Title: Assistant Sports Writer/Editor

Duration: 1 Year Contract with possible extension

Location: Remote

Pay Range: $32.00 - $35.73 per hr on W2

Job Responsibilities / Typical Day in the Role

Work with Assignment Editors/Writers to update existing news stories and to create new reports.
Create high-visibility pieces of content around sports' biggest events, on-field action and off-field issues.
Follow protocol to meet demands of deadline-driven operation that works closely with Bleacher Report's Programming and Editing departments to create clean, engaging, accurate and timely content.

Must Have Skills / Requirements

1) Examples of previously published content.

a. 1+ years; Portfolio or other examples of content published for Sports outlets.

2) Active and responsive communication skills.

a. 1+ years; We work in a deadline driven production environment.

3) Fluency in Sports knowledge

a. 1+ years; Expert-level knowledge of one or a few priority leagues: NFL, NBA, WNBA, MLB, NHL, soccer, college football/basketball.

Nice to Have Skills / Preferred Requirements

1) None

Soft Skills:

1) Strong knowledge of a wide variety of sports, with some in-depth specialties.

2) Ability to write about all aspects of sports on and off the field.

3) Ability to write quickly and cleanly, according to AP style.

4) Ability to navigate social media for newsworthy reactions to sports events.

Technology Requirements:

1) Comfort in online publishing and word-processing systems.

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