MLB Content Writer (Contract)

FanSided; New York (NY); On-site; USD 2,232 - 11,160; Part time

Job summary

FanSided invites fans to join our MLB coverage team as contributors. This independent contractor role offers the freedom to write about teams you love, with compensation tied to total monthly traffic. You can pitch topics, publish on a flexible schedule, and help expand our fan-driven coverage across multiple MLB teams.

You must write clearly in English and commit to a minimum of one article per month, with opportunities to write more and earn based on traffic and site performance.

Qualifications

• Contributors must write at least one article per calendar month.
• Pitch topics before writing to avoid conflicts with other contributors.
• Develop and express your unique voice while writing clearly in English.
• FanSided compensates contributors based on total monthly traffic.

Responsibilities

• Write engaging MLB team coverage articles for FanSided.
• Develop ideas and publish posts on a flexible schedule.
• Collaborate with editors and readers to grow audience.

Skills

English writing

MLB knowledge

Content creation

Audience engagement

Tools

WordPress

Job description

FanSided is looking to add new contributors to join our MLB coverage team. Currently, we are looking for fans who are looking to share their unparalleled knowledge of the following teams as we dive deep into the Hot Stove season:

• Baltimore Orioles (Birds Watcher)
• Chicago White Sox (Southside Showdown)
• Cleveland Guardians (Away Back Gone)
• Detroit Tigers (Motor City Bengals)
• Texas Rangers (Nolan Writin')
• Milwaukee Brewers (Reviewing the Brew)
• Philadelphia Phillies (That Ball's Outta Here)
• San Diego Padres (Friars on Base)
• San Francisco Giants (Around the Foghorn)
• Seattle Mariners (Sodo Mojo)
• Washington Nationals (District on Deck)

FanSided's Contributor program is a great way for aspiring writers to get experience creating content about their favorite MLB teams. We provide you with a first-class platform, a growing audience, and the support to learn and expand.

Our contributors are given the flexibility to write on the topics they are passionate about while doing so on a schedule that fits their daily lives. You'll be free to write as often as you wish.

This is an Independent Contractor role. All Contributors are compensated based on their articles' total traffic accrual each calendar month. Compensation may vary based on site and experience.

Requirements:

• Contributors are asked to write a minimum of one (1) article per calendar month. However, as our contributors have more opportunities to earn the more they write, we encourage them to write as often as they wish.
• Contributors are asked to pitch their topic ideas before writing to ensure that there is no conflict with similar articles being submitted by other users.
• Contributors are asked to fully explore their voices as writers. FanSided encourages our contributors to try new things with their writing.
• Contributors must be able to write clearly and effectively in English.

About FanSided:

FanSided is the world’s fastest-growing fan-focused digital media network. Our network of sports, entertainment, and lifestyle sites showcases some of the web’s best fan-driven content, and our company presents unique opportunities, for both seasoned writers and for those looking to get their start in digital media.

FanSided contributors create the best content on the Internet for their fandoms. As independent contractors, site experts and contributors share their knowledge and passion for teams, sports, movies, TV series, and more.