NHL Writer

Heavy Sports; United States; Remote; USD 12,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote work

Performance-based pay

National audience reach

Job summary

Heavy Sports is seeking experienced NHL contributing writers who can own a beat and build loyal followings of fans hungry for up-to-the-minute coverage. We’re looking for entrepreneurial journalists who can shape the conversation and become a go-to source for insight and breaking news around their team.

We offer autonomy to work remotely, performance-based pay, and visibility to reach Heavy Sports’ national audience and distribution network.

Qualifications

• Deep NHL knowledge with focus on one or more teams.
• Proven digital experience generating traffic and engagement.
• Ability to react quickly to breaking news in a fast-paced environment.
• Sharp news instincts to pursue high-impact stories.
• Self-motivated with ability to manage own schedule.

Responsibilities

• Own a beat and build loyal followings of NHL fans.
• Contribute timely analysis and breaking news.
• Collaborate with Heavy Sports to shape conversation.

Skills

NHL knowledge

Digital journalism

Audience building

Fast-paced work

Job description

Heavy Sports is seeking experienced, driven NHL contributing writers. We’re looking for entrepreneurial journalists who can own a beat and build loyal followings of fans hungry for up-to-the-minute coverage. We're looking for contributors eager to shape the conversation and become a go-to source for insight and breaking news around their team.

What We’re Looking For

• Deep NHL knowledge with a focus on one or more specific teams.
• Proven digital experience with a track record of generating traffic and engagement and building an audience.
• Speed and accuracy: You thrive in a fast-paced environment and can react quickly to breaking news.
• Sharp news instincts: You should be able to quickly identify and pursue the most important and high-impact stories on and off the field. You’re plugged in to the pulse of the NHL and can find breaking and trending stories before the competition.
• Self-motivation: You can manage your own schedule and consistently deliver.

What We Offer

• Autonomy: Work remotely and independently while contributing to a growing national platform.
• Performance-based pay: Compensation scales with performance.
• Visibility: Reach fans with Heavy Sports’ established audience and distribution network.

Heavy Sports is a digital media platform that reaches millions of sports fans each month through its website and email newsletters.

The brand is the flagship of Heavy Inc., a national digital media company founded in 1999. Heavy Inc. also publishes EntertainmentNow.com, an entertainment news and information site, and AhoraMismo.com, a Spanish-language news and information site.