Football and Rugby League Freelance Writers

TN United Kingdom; United Kingdom; Remote; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in sports journalism is seeking freelance writers to enhance their football and rugby league content. This remote opportunity allows you to develop your career by creating engaging articles that attract sports audiences. Ideal candidates will have strong writing skills, SEO knowledge, and the ability to work under tight deadlines.

Qualifications

• Strong writing skills with attention to detail.
• Solid grasp of SEO principles and practices.

Responsibilities

• Produce various content types including news and analysis.
• Generate original content ideas daily.

Skills

Writing

SEO

Content Creation

Team Collaboration

Job description

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Football and Rugby League Freelance Writers, remote, UK

Client: The Smartlist

Location: Remote, UK, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

EU work permit required:

Yes

Job Reference:

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Job Views:

2

Posted:

14.05.2025

Expiry Date:

28.06.2025

Job Description:

National World is seeking football and rugby league freelance writers to enhance its sports content, especially during the summer of sport. Our goal is to entertain and engage supporters with diverse content, encouraging them to return for more.

This role offers an opportunity to develop a career in sports journalism by producing various content types, including news, opinions, and detailed analysis.

Who we are looking for:

• Understanding of content types that attract sports audiences online
• SEO knowledge
• Ability to produce fast, accurate copy under tight deadlines
• Experience with different article formats such as explainers, news, and analysis
• Ability to generate original content ideas daily
• Flexibility to write for different teams regularly
• Skill in identifying topics with potential to become search authorities
• Knowledge of content optimization for SEO
• Comfort in a fast-paced environment with good planning skills
• Team player with the ability to collaborate with digital colleagues

Skills/Experience:

• Strong writing skills with attention to detail and accuracy
• Understanding of tone and style
• Solid grasp of SEO principles and practices
• Basic photo editing skills
• Knowledge of media law and the Editor’s Code of Practice
• Experience using social media to reach audiences