MLive.com · 2 days ago
Sports Commerce Writer
Grand Rapids, MI
Full-time
Remote
Entry Level
$48K/yr - $55K/yr
2+ years exp
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Responsibilities
Write several articles a day intended to help readers find information, deals and events in the sports world.
Plan and strategize content based on the pro and college sports calendar.
React quickly to breaking sports news.
Track and understand key metrics to ensure content is performing as expected.
Work on weekends when necessary.
Qualification
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Required
Experience in commerce and affiliate marketing or revenue generating initiatives
A passion for sports writing and an awareness of what’s happening in the sports world
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 work independently and remotely, and effectively collaborate with team members and managers wherever they are.
Ability to work flexible schedules, including nights, weekends and holidays, as needed.
This job requires reliable transportation to meet with sources and cover events.
Minimum 2 years’ journalism experience with a proven ability in reporting and writing
Some experience building, maintaining and engaging an active audience
Experience writing in the Sports area
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
Demonstrated capability in capitalizing on high-value topics by engaging audiences in frequency and urgency
Preferred
Degree in journalism, English or communications, or related field preferred, or a combination of equivalent education and experience
Company
MLive.com
MLive.com is the #1 website in Michigan with 3 million readers per month.
201-500 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageCompany data provided by crunchbase
