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Minute Media · 6 days ago

Trending News Writer & Editor, Soccer - Sports Illustrated FC

positionUnited States
timeFull-time
remoteRemote
seniorityEntry, Mid Level
money$65K/yr - $75K/yr
date2+ years exp

Minute Media is a global technology and content company specializing in sports and culture. They are seeking a talented and soccer-obsessed Breaking/Trending News Writer & Editor to join their Sports Illustrated FC team, focusing on writing and editing soccer stories that engage North American audiences while managing tight deadlines and multiple responsibilities.

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Responsibilities

Form a key part of the core SI FC editorial team in the US, helping to ensure high quality standards everywhere
Write and edit global soccer articles with a particular focus on those that appeal to a North America audience
Identify opportunities to grow our user base and maximize US audience consumption with regular real-time and historic data analysis
Help coordinate a small team of freelance writers across North America
Be the team’s main editor from 1pm/2pm ET most days (when the UK team hands over to the US team) and coordinate much of SI FC’s live match coverage
Be available for on-the-ground match and interview coverage
Coordinate and produce commercial written content, when required

Qualification

Journalism experienceSoccer knowledgeData-driven approachCommunication skillsCreative content ideasAttention to detail

Required

Bachelor's degree in Journalism, Communications, English, or a related writing-intensive field
At least two years of journalism experience, ideally with a focus on soccer
Strong knowledge of and a genuine passion for North American soccer
A data-driven approach to growing digital audiences
Based and authorized to work in the U.S
Weekend availability

Benefits

Flexible vacation policy
15 paid holidays
Paid parental leave
Health insurance
401(k) with company match

Company

Minute Media

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Minute Media is a global technology and content company specializing in sports and culture.
dateFounded in 2011
location
London, England, GBR
people-size501-1000 employees
web-link
http://www.minutemedia.com

Funding

Current Stage
Late Stage
Total Funding
$260M
Key Investors
Dawn CapitalGoldman SachsQumra Capital
2024-01-24Series Unknown· $100M
2024-01-24Debt Financing
2020-02-26Series I· $40M

Leadership Team

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Asaf Peled
Founder, CEO
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Tom Golan
SVP, Product & Operations
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