Online Sports Analyst

Placements24; Klerksdorp; Hybrid; ZAR 8,900 - 22,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible part-time hours

Remote work

Competitive pay per article

Portfolio growth

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking an Online Sports Analyst to contribute to our digital sports media platform. This fully remote, part-time role involves researching, analyzing, and reporting on sports events, trends, and statistics.

You will create engaging written content, including articles, previews, and post-match analyses, for our online audience. The ideal candidate is a sports enthusiast with strong writing and independent work skills, able to meet tight deadlines.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated passion for and knowledge of multiple sports.
• Proven experience in sports journalism, content creation, or sports analysis.
• Excellent writing, editing, and proofreading skills.
• Strong analytical and research abilities, with a keen eye for detail.
• Proficiency in using online research tools and data analysis software.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple assignments in a remote setting.

Responsibilities

• Conduct in-depth research and analysis of sporting events, teams, and player statistics.
• Write compelling and informative sports articles, blog posts, and social media content.
• Develop engaging previews and post-match reports for various sports leagues.
• Identify emerging trends and provide data-driven insights to the editorial team.
• Monitor sports news and updates to ensure content is timely and relevant.
• Collaborate with editors to refine content and adhere to publication guidelines.

Skills

Sports knowledge

Analytical thinking

Research skills

Writing skills

Editing

Proofreading

Tools

Online research tools

Data analysis software

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a sharp and insightful Online Sports Analyst to contribute to their digital sports media platform. In this fully remote, part-time position, you will be responsible for researching, analyzing, and reporting on various sports events, trends, and statistics. You will create engaging written content, including articles, previews, and post-match analyses, for our online audience. This role is perfect for a sports enthusiast with a keen analytical mind and excellent writing skills, who can work independently and deliver high-quality content on tight deadlines.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct in-depth research and analysis of sporting events, teams, and player statistics.
• Write compelling and informative sports articles, blog posts, and social media content.
• Develop engaging previews and post-match reports for various sports leagues.
• Identify emerging trends and provide data-driven insights to the editorial team.
• Monitor sports news and updates to ensure content is timely and relevant.
• Collaborate with editors to refine content and adhere to publication guidelines.

Requirements

• Demonstrated passion for and knowledge of multiple sports.
• Proven experience in sports journalism, content creation, or sports analysis.
• Excellent writing, editing, and proofreading skills.
• Strong analytical and research abilities, with a keen eye for detail.
• Proficiency in using online research tools and data analysis software.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple assignments in a remote setting.

Benefits

• Flexible part-time hours for remote work.
• Competitive pay per article or project.
• Opportunity to cover a wide range of sports and contribute to a growing online platform.
• Enhance your sports analysis and writing portfolio.
• Work from anywhere with an internet connection.