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Major League Baseball (MLB) · 9 hours ago

Trending Content Writer/Editor (Seasonal)

United States

Full-time

Remote

New Grad, Entry Level

$22/hr - $25/hr

Major League Baseball (MLB) is seeking a Trending Content Writer/Editor who will analyze and write engaging content on trending baseball topics. The role requires quick thinking, collaboration with editorial teams, and the ability to produce timely and accurate written content.

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Responsibilities

Stay on top of which storylines are resonating with fans

Move quickly to execute engaging written content centered on the day’s trending topics

Work closely with our editorial and mobile alerts teams to ensure timely publishing and distribution of articles

Assist with a variety of other tasks as needed, including writing and editing push notifications through the MLB App; editing copy and handling web production tasks; and providing help with statistical research and analysis

Qualification

Baseball knowledgeSEO best practicesStatcast metricsContent management systemsResearch skillsWriting accuracyAttention to detailTeam collaboration

Required

Thorough knowledge of baseball, especially current players and trends, and comfort with the sport's terminology

Strong grasp of the baseball media landscape and how to navigate social media to identify trending topics

Exemplary news judgment

The ability to write both quickly and accurately, with keen attention to detail regarding spelling, grammar and style

Proficiency with SEO best practices

Familiarity with baseball statistics and advanced metrics, including via Statcast

The ability to conduct research through sites such as Baseball-Reference (including the Stathead tool), FanGraphs and Baseball Savant, with a willingness to learn new tools

Experience with content management systems and web publishing