JOIN THE LAKEFRONT SPORTS TEAM
Your voice.
Our platform.
Always had opinions about Chicago sports you wanted to get out there? Thought about getting into sports media but not sure where to start? This is your opening. We're building a team of contributors — writers, creators, and community builders — and we want passionate Chicago sports fans at the center of it.
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WHAT'S IN IT FOR YOU
A real platform. Real bylines. Real growth.
Your Name on It
Every piece you publish carries your byline on a real, growing sports media site. Build a public portfolio you can point to — whether you're pursuing journalism professionally or just want your work seen.
Built-In Audience
You're writing for a site with an existing readership, social media following, and SEO presence — not shouting into the void. Your work gets distributed across our channels from day one.
Video on the Horizon
Lakefront Sports is expanding into video content. Our best contributors will be first in line to get involved when that launches — whether in front of the camera or behind it.
Editorial Support
You won't be thrown in alone. We'll work with you on angle, structure, and standards. Whether you've written for publications before or this is your first piece, we'll help you put out work you're proud of.
Flexible Commitment
This isn't a second job with deadlines looming over you. Contribute when you can, as much as you want. Consistent contributors get more visibility and opportunities — but we're not going to burn you out.
Grow With Us
Lakefront Sports is early and growing fast. Getting involved now means growing alongside the platform — and being part of what it becomes. The opportunities expand as the site does.
WAYS TO CONTRIBUTE
Find your lane.
There's more than one way to be part of this. Choose what fits how you want to contribute — or mix and match.
Writer / Analyst
Game recaps, roster analysis, opinion pieces, trade breakdowns, injury updates, prospect reports — if you have a take and can back it up, there's a home for it here.
Video Contributor
Lakefront Sports is expanding into video. We're looking for on-camera talent and production-minded contributors who want to bring Chicago sports coverage to life in a new format. Details coming soon — get your name in now.
Forum Moderator
The Locker Room is coming. We'll need people who know the community, can keep conversations civil and on-topic, and want to help build something that Chicago sports fans actually want to spend time in.
ONE THING WE DO ASK
Know the game. Respect the facts.
Accuracy over speed
We'd rather publish something right than publish it first. Stats get verified. Claims get sourced. That's the standard every contributor holds, regardless of experience level.
Genuine passion, not hot takes
You don't need to be a professional journalist — you need to actually care. We can work with someone who knows their team cold and writes with conviction. We can't manufacture the passion.
Show up when you say you will
We're flexible on volume and schedule, but if you commit to covering a game or a piece, we count on you. Reliability matters more than output quantity.
No journalism degree required. No prior publication credits required. Just know your sport, communicate clearly, and be willing to put in the work. We'll handle the rest.
GET INVOLVED
Tell us about yourself.
Fill out the form below and we'll be in touch within a few days. There's no formal application process — just a conversation about how you'd like to be involved.