Staff Writer - NCAA

Minute Media; New York (NY); Remote; USD 50,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a creative Staff Writer with a passion for college sports to join their dynamic editorial team. This role involves producing engaging articles across multiple NCAA network sites, focusing on timely features and trending topics. The ideal candidate will have a solid understanding of college sports and experience in digital writing, contributing to a vibrant community of fans. With a remote-first approach and flexible work options, this position offers a great opportunity to thrive in a fast-paced environment while making a significant impact in the sports journalism landscape.

Benefits

Flexible Vacation

15 Paid Holidays

Paid Parental Leave

Health Insurance

401(k) Plan

Qualifications

• 1-2 years of experience in digital sports editorial writing.
• Strong knowledge of college sports and current trends.

Responsibilities

• Write 30-40 articles weekly on trending college sports topics.
• Collaborate with editors to optimize content for SEO.

Skills

Digital Sports Editorial Writing

SEO Knowledge

Research Skills

Communication Skills

Multitasking

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Journalism or Related Field

Job description

FanSided is looking for its next professional fan!

FanSided, a brand of Minute Media, is one of the fastest growing networks of fandom-focused sports, entertainment, and lifestyle sites on the internet. FanSided consists of a thriving collection of more than 300 communities dedicated to bringing together fans to share their passions. For more information, visit https://fansided.com/.

We are seeking a creative-minded college sports expert who thrives in a fast-paced environment to join our FanSided editorial team as a Staff Writer.

As a Staff Writer, you will produce quality content across multiple NCAA network sites, aiming to attract a large readership with daily articles. You will post multiple articles per day on trending topics, opinion pieces, long-form lists, and more. Monitoring analytics will help you identify trends and deliver timely, engaging content.

What you’ll do:

• Write 30-40 articles weekly, focusing on well-crafted, timely features that are interesting and engaging.
• Stay informed about major storylines involving popular players, coaches, and teams to produce compelling content quickly.
• Use your research skills and existing knowledge to generate quality content and new ideas.
• Collaborate with editors and team leaders to optimize content for SEO and Google Discover.
• Guide and support contractors to improve their content and site quality.
• Complete assignments from directors to maximize traffic and meet content strategy goals.
• Support your teammates with a positive attitude, assume positive intent, and contribute enthusiastically.

Where you’ll be:

• We follow a remote-first approach, offering flexible work options.

The salary range for this position is $50,000 - $55,000 annually, based on skills, experience, and location. Benefits include flexible vacation, 15 paid holidays, paid parental leave, health insurance, and a 401(k) plan.

Requirements:

• 1-2 years of digital sports editorial writing experience with basic SEO knowledge and a passion for college sports year-round.
• Extensive knowledge of college sports, including current trends, viral issues, history, and key players/events in football, basketball, and non-revenue sports.
• A confident voice to pitch stories and engage with fan conversations.
• Strong communication skills for idea sharing and content strategy discussions.
• Ambition to seek new ideas and innovative approaches.
• Agility to produce and edit multiple trending topics daily in a timely manner.
• Ability to multitask and prioritize objectives while covering breaking news outside regular coverage.
• Flexibility to work nights and weekends during peak seasons and big events.

Interested but not 100% qualified? We encourage you to apply!

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