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NBA/WNBA Writer

NBA/WNBA Writer

3 Weeks ago • 1-2 Years • Editorial

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Job Description

This contract position requires 1-2 years of writing experience. The NBA/WNBA Writer will track social media activity of players, WAGs, and related individuals; monitor rumor sites; track player purchases and investments; and monitor YouTube for appearances. The role involves liaising with the NBA off-field team, generating 12-14 story ideas daily, and finding unique angles, especially concerning the intersection of basketball and hip-hop. Excellent written English (US) is mandatory, along with strong time management skills.

Must have:

1-2 years writing experience
Track social media & rumors
Monitor player spending
Generate 12-14 story ideas daily
Excellent written English (US)

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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).

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

The Opportunity

Experience: 1-2 years

Role: Contract

Key Responsibilities:

Track the social media accounts of Players, WAGs, Children, and relevant people.
Track pages that spread rumors and information about the players' off-court activity.
Track the players' purchases i.e. investments, cars, clothing, watches, vacation spends, etc.
Track YouTube for streams, podcasts, and other players/WaGs appearances.
You will directly liaise with the NBA Off-field team which includes the ACMs and CM of the Basketball division.
Responsible for finding 12-14 story ideas per day.

Requirements

Must have experience in Writing.
As the Basketball landscape is inextricably linked with Rap and Hip-Hop. Thus one must keep track of known hip-hop stars who have the ties.
Responsible for finding unique story angles that would benefit the Basketball section.
Staying updated with recent developments in and around the Basketball
Excellent command of the English language (US) is a must.
Should have a knack for crisp sentence composition, grammar, and syntax.
Excellent time management skills and ability to work independently
Please note - The pay/remuneration offered can vary according to years of experience and quality of content.

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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.