College Basketball Writer

5 Months ago • 1 Years + • Editorial

Job Summary

Job Description

Sportskeeda seeks an experienced College Basketball Writer to produce high-quality, long-form content (4-6 articles daily, 90-100 monthly). Responsibilities include writing predictions, betting odds analysis, box scores, stats summaries, transfer portal features, and listicles. The role demands excellent writing, research, and analytical skills, a strong understanding of college basketball, and the ability to meet tight deadlines. Freshers with strong basketball knowledge are also encouraged to apply.
Must have:
  • 1+ years experience writing about college basketball or related sports
  • High-quality content creation (predictions, betting odds, analysis)
  • Excellent writing, research, analytical skills
  • Ability to meet tight deadlines
  • Strong understanding of college basketball
Good to have:
  • Experience with sports data analysis and statistics
  • Knowledge of SEO principles
  • Social media familiarity

Job Details

About US

Sportskeeda - For the hardcore sports fan

Established in 2009, Absolute Sports is the parent company of Sportskeeda.com, ProFootballNetwork.com, SoapCentral.com and Deltiasgaming.com. We are a subsidiary of Nazara Technologies, the only publicly listed Indian gaming / diversified media company.


Sportskeeda is a global sports content platform that covers the world's biggest sports and esports subjects and serves over 100 Million fans every month. Our passionate team comprises top content creators from around the world who produce hundreds of well-researched content pieces on a daily basis. Sportskeeda has market leadership in multiple sports in the US, being #10 in Comscore rankings and a very close #2 in India (All Sports).

ProFootballNetwork.com is a NFL-focused property in the US with +11M monthly users.

SoapCentral.com is a leading soap opera content destination in the US.

Deltiasgaming.com is a dynamic and thriving online platform dedicated to providing gamers of all skill levels with top-notch content, valuable resources, and an engaging community.

We are a Great Place to Work certified organization, with employees and contributors working from various corners of the globe.

The  Opportunity
Experience: 6+ months of experience

Role: Contract


We are seeking an experienced and skilled College Basketball Writer to join our team. As a College Basketball Writer, you will be responsible for producing high-quality, long-form content, including predictions, betting odds, box score, stats & summary pieces, transfer portal, March Madness features and listicles.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Write 4-6 long form articles per day, 90-100 articles per month, on college basketball topics. Word count ranges at an average of 600-800 words. Can be more or less, depending on the content piece in question. 

  • Conduct research and provide accurate predictions, parlays, player props and analysis for college basketball games.

  • Write engaging and informative box scores, stats, and summaries for college basketball games in realtime, and update info as soon as games end

  • Write transfer portal features, listicles, and other content types as assigned.

  • Ensure content meets Sportskeeda's guidelines and standards.

  • Maintain factual accuracy, grammar, and context.

  • Pitch new ideas, content styles, and topics with the team.


Requirements

  • 1+ years of experience writing about but not limited to college basketball, NBA, or a related sport.

  • Are willing to start within one week 

  • Proven track record of producing high-quality content, including predictions, betting odds, and analysis.

  • Excellent writing, research, and analytical skills.

  • Ability to work under tight deadlines and produce content quickly. 

  • Strong understanding of college basketball, its teams, players, history and trends.

  • Experience with content management systems (CMS) and Microsoft Office.

  • Ability to collaborate with editors, writers, and other stakeholders.

  • ⁠Freshers can also apply, provided you’re a basketball nerd.


Nice to have:

  1. Experience with sports data analysis and statistics.

  2. Knowledge of SEO principles and practices.

  3. Familiarity with social media platforms and content promotion.


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Sportskeeda - For the hardcore sports fan


Fans don't just follow the sport, they feel it. We're one of you, and we strive to keep you on top of every possible sports trend by creating engaging and insightful content at lightning-quick speed. Established in 2009, Sportskeeda is a global sports content platform that covers the world's biggest sports and esports subjects and serves over 80 Million fans every month. Our passionate team comprises top journalists from around the world who produce hundreds of well-researched content pieces on a daily basis.


Sportskeeda also operates a fully owned US subsidiary, by the registered name Sportskeeda Inc. We are a Great Place to Work certified organization, with employees and contributors working from various corners of the globe. 

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