Josh Hill

As Content Director at FanSided, Hill shapes coverage of:

  • Digital fan engagement - Analyzes emerging technologies in live sports experiences
  • Cross-platform storytelling - Tracks athlete-led media ventures
  • Sports business trends - Covers sponsorship innovations and streaming economics

Pitching Priorities

  • Data-driven analysis of fan behavior
  • Behind-the-scenes sports production insights
  • Emerging athlete-media partnerships
"The best stories live where sports culture meets digital innovation" - Hill on modern sports journalism

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Bio

Building the Modern Sports Media Playbook

Since joining FanSided in 2010, Hill has progressed from staff writer to Content Director, overseeing editorial strategy for one of sports media's most dynamic networks. His career trajectory mirrors the digital transformation of sports journalism:

  • 2010-2015: Groundbreaking coverage of MLB/NFL crossover fandom
  • 2016-2018: Pioneering viral social media formats for game analysis
  • 2019-Present: Leading cross-platform content initiatives merging sports and entertainment

Signature Works

Redefining Sports Commentary in the Streaming Age

Hill's 2023 analysis of NBA viewership trends demonstrated how league pass and social clips create new engagement metrics beyond traditional ratings. Through interviews with 17 media executives and data from 5 streaming platforms, he revealed...

The Stadium Experience Reimagined

This 2024 piece examined how augmented reality and mobile integration transform live events. Hill embedded with three NHL teams during playoff runs...

Athletes as Cross-Platform Storytellers

Hill's profile of WNBA players producing documentary content blended sports analysis with media criticism...

Strategic Pitching Guide

Focus on Fan Experience Innovation

Hill consistently covers technologies enhancing spectator engagement, as seen in his analysis of MLB's ballpark app integrations...

Highlight Cross-Industry Collaborations

His reporting on NBA x Fortnite partnerships demonstrates interest in non-traditional sports revenue streams...

Emphasize Data Storytelling

Pitches should include visualized analytics like those in Hill's NCAA social media impact study...

Explore Fandom Subcultures

From fantasy league psychology to jersey customization trends, Hill documents evolving fan identities...

Prioritize Multimedia Integration

Successful pitches include podcast/video companion content, reflecting Hill's cross-platform approach...

Industry Recognition

"Hill's work represents the vanguard of sports media's digital transition" - Sports Business Journal
  • 2024 Digiday Award for Best Editorial Innovation (Finalist)
  • 2023 National Sports Media Association Digital Commentary Honor
  • 2022 Featured Speaker at Hashtag Sports Conference

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