113 applicants

Company

Sportskeeda · 2 days ago

NFL Writer

United States

Contract

Remote

Entry Level

1+ years exp

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Responsibilities

Writing 80-90 articles per month (features, listicles, news or independently-sourced interviews)

Working with a team of writers to ideate topics, developing a focused, data-driven content strategy with the Content Manager, and providing direction to new content ideas.

Review content for factual accuracy and general accuracy of grammar and context. Ensuring that content is written as per Sportskeeda’s guidelines & checking spellings, grammar & scope of the text

Pitch story ideas and assist the vertical lead with content strategy/plan for events.

Track topics around the NFL via Google Trends and other tools

All news within the shift should be covered within the mentioned time and nothing should be left for the next shift.

Help with sourcing stories via podcasts, shows and tier 1 news outlets

Stay updated with the latest news and developments around the NFL.

Provide any other content-related assistance that may be required for any other articles/static pages

Help in growing the NFL section of Sportskeeda.

Qualification

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NFL coverageContent strategyTopic ideationGame knowledgeBetting oddsPersonal network in NFL

Required

1+ year of experience

Candidates with prior reasonable experience (2-4 years) covering/writing about the NFL or College Football should apply.

Content strategy, editing and topic ideation is a must-have skill.

Staying updated with recent developments in and around the NFL - players, coaches, teams (especially top teams), etc.

In-depth game knowledge – especially on tactics, trade movements, salary caps for teams, fantasy football and player contracts.

Excellent time management skills and ability to work independently as well as within a team.

Preferred

Knowledge of betting odds, spreads, and other match odds is a plus.

A personal network across the NFL ecosystem (players, coaches, etc.) is a plus.

Company

Sportskeeda

Sportskeeda App is your home for exclusive sports content. Personalize your app to receive alerts for your favorite teams and leagues. It is a sub-organization of Absolute Sports.

Founded in 2009

Bangalore, Karnataka, IND

501-1,000 employees