Writer – iGaming

Advance Local; United States; Remote; USD 52,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative company seeks a passionate iGaming Writer to craft engaging content focused on online casinos, sweepstakes, and lotteries. This remote position offers the chance to leverage your journalism skills while driving audience engagement and revenue growth. Ideal candidates will possess a strong understanding of SEO, a competitive spirit, and the ability to work independently under deadlines. If you're excited about the world of online wagering and want to grow your brand and skills, this opportunity is perfect for you. Join a dynamic team committed to excellence and creativity in content creation.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of journalism experience with proven reporting and writing skills.
• Strong understanding of SEO and audience engagement strategies.

Responsibilities

• Create evergreen and promotional content for iGaming initiatives.
• Track key metrics to ensure content performance meets goals.

Skills

SEO

Journalism

Content Creation

Data Analysis

Organizational Skills

Self-editing

Audience Engagement

Competitive Mindset

Education

Degree in Journalism

Degree in English

Degree in Communications

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Teams

Slack

Content Management Platform Arc

Job description

Advance Local is looking for a full-time iGaming Writer to create evergreen and promotional content that supports initiatives around iGaming as part of our growing business. This position will produce content specific to casinos, sweepstakes, and lottery.

Ideal candidates will have a strong understanding of SEO and a business mindset geared toward driving significant and sustainable revenue and audience through best journalistic practices.

We want a writer that is motivated and excited at the thought of growing a brand as well as expanding their journalistic skillset. You should be passionate and knowledgeable about all major sports and have a keen interest in online wagering. In addition to writing articles daily, this position involves some editing and daily tracking of key metrics to ensure content is performing to goal.

We are looking for candidates who are highly competitive, detail-oriented, and want to be part of an innovative team.

The salary for this position is $52,000.00 to $62,000.00 per year. This is a remote-based position.

You should apply if you have:

• Experience in writing about online casinos, sweepstakes, and lottery
• Experience in commerce and affiliate marketing or revenue-generating initiatives
• A passion for informing readers, building audiences, and generating revenue
• Familiarity with SEO best practices
• Clean copy and the confidence to self-edit
• A passion for digesting data and understanding audience metrics
• The ability to work independently and prioritize appropriately
• A competitive nature and mindset
• Strong organizational skills and poise to handle multiple tasks at once
• Ability to quickly pick up technology solutions
• Ability to work weekends, weeknights, and holidays when necessary

Required education, experience, and skills:

• Degree in journalism, English, communications, or a related field preferred, or a combination of equivalent education and experience
• Minimum 2 years’ journalism experience with a proven ability in reporting and writing
• Some experience building, maintaining, and engaging an active audience
• Experience writing about the online wagering industry
• Ability to work independently under deadline pressure and prioritize tasks appropriately
• Proven reporting, writing, and organizational skills
• Solid understanding of news writing, journalism ethics, and story structure
• Experience with search engine optimization practices
• Experience using social media to source and promote content
• High proficiency with Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Teams, and Slack
• Proficiency with content management platform Arc preferred
• Demonstrated capability in capitalizing on high-value topics by engaging audiences in frequency and urgency

Along with your resume, please include a cover letter with your application that details why you would be a good fit for this position as well as samples of your writing skills and/or links to relevant clips.