Joel Anderson

Joel Anderson is a seasoned journalist with extensive experience in sports and cultural reporting. Currently serving as a Senior Staff Writer at The Ringer since October 2024, Anderson previously held positions at Slate Magazine as a Staff Writer and podcast host for Slow Burn. Prior roles include Senior Writer at ESPN, covering college football and basketball, and Senior National Reporter at BuzzFeed, focusing on the intersection of race, sports, and culture. Anderson’s earlier career includes sports reporting for the Tampa Bay Times and covering municipal governments for The Atlanta Journal-Constitution. Education includes a B.A. in News-editorial journalism from Texas Christian University.