Our client, a Mass Media and Entertainment company, is looking for a Bleacher Report Assistant Editor/Writer for their Remote location.
Responsibilities:
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 Bleacher Report's Programming and Editing departments to create clean, engaging, accurate and timely content.
Requirements:
Bleacher Report’s 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.
Bleacher Report is the site of choice for the next generation of sports fans, engaging millions of users every month with its comprehensive, insightful, and entertaining content.
Examples of previously published content.
1+ years; Portfolio or other examples of content published for Sports outlets.
Active and responsive communication skills.
1+ years; We work in a deadline driven production environment.
Fluency in Sports knowledge
1+ years; Expert-level knowledge of one or a few priority leagues: NFL, NBA, WNBA, MLB, NHL, soccer, college football/basketball.
Strong knowledge of a wide variety of sports, with some in-depth specialties.
Ability to write about all aspects of sports on and off the field.
Ability to write quickly and cleanly, according to AP style.
Ability to navigate social media for newsworthy reactions to sports events.
Comfort in online publishing and word-processing systems.
1-3 years relevant experience in digital sports media.