Sport News Assistant Editor – $30/hr – $35/hr
Job Title: Assistant Editor / Writer
Location: Remote / Hybrid (preference given to NY/SF-based applicants)
Duration: 12 months Contract
Payrate: $30/hr – $35.73/hr on W2
Job Description:
• News desk is looking for a temporary writer/editor to assist with daily content production and editing.
• The candidate should have experience in sports media/journalism and will need excellent written and verbal communication skills, along with expertise in a range of sports.
• Night/weekend flexibility required to match sports-world coverage realities.
• Work periods will range from spot daily shifts to 6-month backfill arrangements.
• Site of choice for the next generation of sports fans, engaging millions of users every month with its comprehensive, insightful, and entertaining content.
• If you are interested in being considered for the role, please submit a resumé with your application.
Job Responsibilities / Typical Day in the Role
• Work with Assignment Editors/Writers to update existing news stories and to create new reports.
• Create high-visibility pieces of content around sports’ biggest events, on-field action and off-field issues.
• Follow protocol to meet demands of deadline-driven operation that works closely with Programming and Editing departments to create clean, engaging, accurate and timely content.
Must Have Skills / Requirements
1) Examples of previously published content.
a. 1+ years; Portfolio or other examples of content published for Sports outlets.
2) Active and responsive communication skills.
a. 1+ years; We work in a deadline driven production environment.
3) Fluency in Sports knowledge
a. 1+ years; Expert-level knowledge of one or a few priority leagues: NFL, NBA, WNBA, MLB, NHL, soccer, college football/basketball.
Soft Skills:
1) Strong knowledge of a wide variety of sports, with some in-depth specialties.
2) Ability to write about all aspects of sports on and off the field.
3) Ability to write quickly and cleanly, according to AP style.
4) Ability to navigate social media for newsworthy reactions to sports events.
Technology Requirements:
1) Comfort in online publishing and word-processing systems.
If you have any questions, feel free to call me on (415) 322-5419 or send an email on akarsh.yathiraj@leadstackinc.com