Taproom Network is growing, and we’re looking for new voices to help us build it. The website is live, articles are being published and podcasts are being recorded. We’re now looking for sports writers, podcast contributors, editors, producers and creators who want to be part of what comes next.
This isn’t another recruitment advert for a project that might happen someday. We’re already making content. Now we want more good people, more ideas and more sports represented — without losing the personality that makes independent coverage worth reading and listening to.
What is Taproom Network?
We’re an independent, supporter-led sports media network built around four things: sport, stories, opinions and personality. We believe interesting voices deserve a platform, whether they’re established journalists, experienced podcasters or passionate supporters who haven’t yet had their chance.
Our coverage already spans football, the NFL, golf, darts, wrestling and more. You can see the people behind the work on our contributors page and explore our shows on the podcasts page. We’ve launched Football Taproom episodes, Champions League discussions and Football Manager content, alongside shows and projects such as First and Ten, Clock End Taproom and Fore! Cast.
Who are we looking for?
- Sports writers: Analysis, features, opinion pieces, previews, explainers and personal stories. We want articles with something to say, not bland rewrites of the same headlines.
- Podcast contributors and potential hosts: People who enjoy talking sport, have a point of view and work well in a conversation. You don’t need to be an experienced presenter.
- Researchers, editors and producers: People who enjoy developing ideas, preparing shows, improving content and turning recordings into something worth watching.
- Social media and video creators: People interested in clips, short-form video, graphics and reaching new audiences.
- Specialist voices: Anyone with genuine knowledge of a sport, league, club or community that deserves more attention.
We’re especially keen to tell football stories beyond the usual Big Six conversation and to broaden coverage across other sports. But a strong idea and an interesting voice matter more than ticking a particular box.
What does contributing look like?
That depends on you. Some people write regularly; others submit an occasional feature or join a podcast when they’re available. You might want to build a portfolio, try presenting, share your knowledge of a niche sport or help shape a new series.
There’s no expectation to commit to a fixed number of articles or appearances. We want to build around people’s strengths, interests and real-life availability. We’d rather have one genuinely good contribution than ten pieces written just to fill a schedule.
An important note about payment
These are currently voluntary, unpaid opportunities. We want to be completely transparent about that before anyone applies.
We’re actively pursuing sponsors, commercial partnerships and affiliate opportunities to bring revenue into Taproom. My belief is simple: if the network makes money, the people who help create its content should be paid. This isn’t about asking contributors to build something for free while the network keeps all the rewards. If and when Taproom starts generating revenue, contributors will receive a share of that income. We’ll work out a fair, transparent approach to sharing it, with the details made clear before payments begin. We can’t promise when revenue will arrive or what anyone might earn, so please only give time you’re comfortable contributing on a voluntary basis for now.
Why get involved?
You’ll be joining a live project where your ideas can become published articles, podcasts, features or new formats. There’s room to develop your writing, find your presenting voice, collaborate with other sports fans and have your work published under your own name.
We want contributors to have a voice in what we make, rather than simply being handed a list of assignments. Experience is welcome, but curiosity, reliability and enthusiasm are just as important.
How to apply
If this sounds like something you’d enjoy, fill in our short application form. Tell us about your sports interests, what you’d like to do and any experience or ideas you want to share. You don’t need a polished CV or a professional broadcasting setup to express an interest.
Want to see more first? Read about Taproom Network, explore our current contributors or browse the latest articles.
Sport. Stories. Opinions. Personality. If that sounds like your kind of thing, we’d love to hear from you.