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Fri Aug 01, 2008 11:00 am EDT

Wanted: New York Knicks beat writer

Finding the job that is right for you can be stressful and exhausting, which is why it's important to determine what you like to do. Here are some questions you should ask yourself to determine what those wants and needs are:

Do you like computers? Are you creative? Do you enjoy problem solving? What are your thoughts on Zach Randolph and Eddy Curry being able to coexist on the low block?

If you had a strong opinion on that last question, boy, do I have the right job for you. Yep. Time to tidy up that resume and buy a blue suit with an orange pocket square, folks: the Knicks are advertising for a "Freelance NBA Writer/Editor."

This individual will be the primary Knicks beat writer for NYKnicks.com, writing previews and recaps for all Knicks regular-season and playoff games. Must be able to attend all home games at Madison Square Garden and write 1-2 feature stories per week in addition to game coverage. The ideal candidate will be a self-starter with a superior knowledge of NBA basketball and prior experience covering the sport for a team site or professional media organization. Persons with a background in the public relations or marketing departments of a professional sports team are also encouraged to apply.

Minimum job requirements include a bachelor's degree in journalism, communications or English, strong writing and researching skills, and the ability to make a 50-point loss to the Celtics sound exciting. Best of luck.

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  1. hans k
    1. Posted by hans k Thu Sep 03, 2009 4:16 pm EDT

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    If the article can be in Dutch, email me LOL
  2. Jamie Mottram
    2. Posted by Jamie Mottram Thu Sep 03, 2009 4:28 pm EDT

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    That photo belongs in a time capsule.
  3. Jaceman
    3. Posted by Jaceman Thu Sep 03, 2009 4:40 pm EDT

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    To make anything on the Knicks exciting just keep hyping how short Nate Robinson really is. That's how I'd do it. I'd apply to the job if I did meet any of the above mentioned qualifications.
  4. Jaceman
    4. Posted by Jaceman Thu Sep 03, 2009 4:40 pm EDT

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    I've already written about Eddy Curry and Zach Randolph here: http://jacemannba.blogspot.com/2008/03/woe-of-knicks.html
  5. Envigado
    5. Posted by Envigado Thu Sep 03, 2009 4:24 pm EDT

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    And I was afraid my communications degree was good for nothing... is "LOL" considered proper English yet?
  6. Devine
    6. Posted by Devine Thu Sep 03, 2009 3:39 pm EDT

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    "Hey, did you just hear that?"
    "I didn't hear anything, Devine -- what is it?"
    "Oh, nothing. Just the sound of my soul deflating as I realized a crippling truth: one of the jobs I dreamed of having as a kid has become available, only these days nothing would make me sadder than covering the Knicks on a daily basis."
    "Hmm. What a predicament. It calls to mind 'The Gift of the Magi.'" "You're a literary sage, indeed, Clyde Drexler."
    "Thanks, Devine."
  7. Tom Toronto
    7. Posted by Tom Toronto Thu Sep 03, 2009 10:33 pm EDT

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    How long is the commute from Toronto to Madison Square Gardens? Are they accepting illegal Canadian immigrants?
  8. bigboo's bro
    8. Posted by bigboo's bro Thu Sep 03, 2009 3:38 pm EDT

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    Experience writing obituaries should be a requirement. Or perhaps this NYK job is good practice for writing obituaries? Man, that team sucks, plus most of the crowd is a bunch of stupid suits in corporate seats, and then there are the City Dancers, who look like they failed out of a remedial program at Scores. The job better pay well because there is zero psychic salary.
  9. NickGJ
    9. Posted by NickGJ Thu Sep 03, 2009 7:37 pm EDT

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    I'll do that! I don't care if it's the Knicks!
    I'll just have to move to NY, though. :)
    Oh and uh, Envigado, it means Laugh Out Loud.
  10. Son
    10. Posted by Son Thu Sep 03, 2009 4:30 pm EDT

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    i hope everyone of them is in a different uniform soon
  11. NickGJ
    11. Posted by NickGJ Thu Sep 03, 2009 7:37 pm EDT

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    Well, I would do it for the Wizards. NY would be a little bit too CRAZY!
  12. Marc R
    12. Posted by Marc R Thu Sep 03, 2009 7:27 pm EDT

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    If they want good spin, they could just have Isiah Thomas be their man!
  13. N. Y. NIGHTMARE
    13. Posted by N. Y. NIGHTMARE Thu Sep 03, 2009 3:06 pm EDT

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    hahaha laugh it up. when my knicks rebuild the organization you will all hop back on our dillsnick and we can get back all those bandwagon fans across the country.
    also bigboo's bro is finoc.... the knicks city dancers are smoking , way hotter than scores girls.
  14. BIG D
    14. Posted by BIG D Thu Sep 03, 2009 3:50 pm EDT

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    the knicks need 2 get it 2gether
    they're da laughinstock of the nba
  15. TimR
    15. Posted by TimR Thu Sep 03, 2009 10:12 pm EDT

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    "and playoff games"
    A little presumptuous aren't we, Jimmy?
  16. Devine
    16. Posted by Devine Thu Sep 03, 2009 3:39 pm EDT

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    ... I actually just applied.
    /not kidding
    /prepare for epic fail
  17. K.I.D SiCKARUS
    17. Posted by K.I.D SiCKARUS Thu Sep 03, 2009 3:53 pm EDT

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    Du-run-run Duhon, All Ball Jamaal, Wilson Chandelierrrr, D'boardz-LEEE and E-Z Eddy Curry = Starting Five of the new high flying Knicks + The Italian Stalian off the Bench = NBA CHAMPIONSHIP.
    - I must B a Knick Fan. And an optimistic one @ that. I am a Witnesssssssssssssssssssssssss
  18. Alok T
    18. Posted by Alok T Thu Sep 03, 2009 2:51 pm EDT

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    Since when is Eddy Curry high flying?
  19. CN
    19. Posted by CN Thu Sep 03, 2009 4:22 pm EDT

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    the contrast in that pic is killin my eyes...imarbury's the only face i see cuz he's the only one smiling
  20. gdot
    20. Posted by gdot Thu Sep 03, 2009 8:16 pm EDT

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    Have they ever heard of matching sneakers for a picture cmon
  21. Marvin
    21. Posted by Marvin Thu Sep 03, 2009 10:10 pm EDT

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    Hey this is great news. I have a highschool diploma, I hate to write, have problems staying professional, love to speak slang and is late most of the times....Too bad Isiah is not in charge I could have got this position making $2.7 million per year.
  22. Jaceman
    22. Posted by Jaceman Thu Sep 03, 2009 4:40 pm EDT

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    How can anyone make a 5 on 3 fast break with Curry and Randolph trying to cherry pick sound exciting? Really...
  23. jaffe
    23. Posted by jaffe Thu Sep 03, 2009 3:40 pm EDT

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    dolan could pay me..i could even make jerome james sound important
  24. slimey
    24. Posted by slimey Thu Sep 03, 2009 3:18 pm EDT

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    Im such a fan,I would do it free from my home in daytona,Til they found someone better.........not kidding! myspace/carleedo
  25. bert t
    25. Posted by bert t Thu Sep 03, 2009 3:05 pm EDT

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    this photo should have BIGGEST WASTE OF TALENT over it

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