American Sports Writer

Essentiallysports; Salem (OR); Remote; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Join EssentiallySports as a Sports Journalist and tell captivating sports stories. Whether you're covering breaking news or emerging trends, you'll create engaging articles tailored for a passionate audience. Benefit from remote work flexibility and growth opportunities in a dynamic environment with fellow sports enthusiasts.

Benefits

Remote work flexibility worldwide

Opportunities for growth in a rapidly expanding media company

Support to grow personal brand and social media presence

Qualifications

• 1+ years of experience in sports writing or similar roles.
• Ability to craft well-researched articles covering trends and features.
• Live and breathe sports, staying updated on live events.

Responsibilities

• Create 6 high-quality articles daily focused on the US audience.
• Collaborate with the editorial team to generate new ideas.
• Ensure articles are well-researched and captivating.

Skills

Excellent command of the English language

Ability to create engaging content

Familiarity with Content Management Systems

Education

Bachelor's Degree in English, Media/Journalism or similar

Job description

Your Story Starts Here: Join EssentiallySports as a Sports Journalist!

Are you passionate about sports and eager to tell captivating stories? Here's your chance to join our team and cover the most exciting games in the Americas.

Since 2014, EssentiallySports has been on a mission to redefine how fans engage with sports content. Today, we're the fastest-growing sports media company in America.

From mainstream to niche sports, EssentiallySports is the ultimate destination for sports fandoms worldwide. With over 50M+ monthly pageviews, we are committed to telling the best stories the world of sports has to offer.

Ideal Candidate:

• Bachelor's Degree in English, Media/Journalism, or similar discipline.
• 1+ years of experience in sports writing, news content, or similar roles.
• Excellent command of the English language with the ability to create engaging content.
• Ability to craft compelling, well-researched articles covering breaking news, emerging trends, and insightful features.
• Live and breathe sports, staying updated on live events, team news, and trends in a fast-paced environment.
• Familiarity with Content Management Systems (CMS), especially WordPress, is a bonus.

Responsibilities:

• Create 6 high-quality, engaging articles daily, aligned with our standards.
• Work six days a week, focusing on our US audience with timely, relevant content.
• Ensure all articles are well-researched, accurate, and captivating from the start.
• Collaborate with the editorial team to maintain quality and generate new ideas.
• Understand our audience's passion and craft content that resonates with them.
• Prioritize breaking news to keep fans informed and ahead.

What We Offer:

• Remote work flexibility worldwide.
• Competitive salary based on experience and assessment.
• Opportunities for growth in a rapidly expanding media company.
• A collaborative environment with passionate sports professionals.
• A platform to showcase your work to millions of fans daily.
• Support to grow your personal brand and social media presence.