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Script Writer - NBA & College Basketball

Script Writer - NBA & College Basketball

9 Months ago • 1 Years + • Editorial

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Job Description

Sportskeeda seeks a detail-oriented video content producer specializing in NBA and college basketball to create 8-10 short-video scripts (Reels, YouTube Shorts) for vertical content. Responsibilities include script-to-video conversion using provided tools, fact-checking, content strategy development, analytics tracking, and course correction. The ideal candidate possesses subject matter expertise in US NBA and college basketball, strong writing skills for adapting longer stories into short-form scripts, and a keen eye for detail. Prior video content experience is preferred but not mandatory. Knowledge of AI tools and video editing software is a plus.

Must have:

NBA/College Basketball expertise
Strong writing skills
Short-form video scriptwriting
Content strategy development
Analytics tracking & analysis

Good to have:

Video editing skills (Canva, Premiere Pro)
Experience with AI tools (ChatGPT, Play.HT)
1-2 years video content experience

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

Sportskeeda is looking for an enthusiastic and detail-driven video content producer who is a subject matter specialist in the domain of NBA and college basketball!

The best part? We will teach you the rest! We will teach you how to write scripts for short-form content like Reels and YouTube Shorts, and we will teach you how to convert those scripts into videos too!

Dabbling into tech and innovation with a creative, detail-oriented mindset is the crux of this role and we would love to have you on board if you know your way around content about the NBA, as well as college basketball!

Location: Remote

Experience: 1+ Yrs

Role:Contract

Key Responsibilities

Writing 8-10 short-video scripts within the NBA and college basketball domain, purely meant for vertical content
Converting scripts and briefs into video using prescribed video tools for editing, voiceovers, graphics, etc.
Fact-checking and proofing the scripts with proper due diligence with the reporting manager for a quality final product
Developing content strategies in adherence to larger goals and targets
Ownership of views, interactions, and traffic on the channels for the specific content domain assigned
Tracking analytics on a daily, weekly, and monthly basis, and implementing course-correction whenever necessary

Requirements

Subject matter expertise in and around the NBA and college basketball in the US, with a knack to stay updated and consume content across various areas and platforms for the same
Knowledge of content management and picking topics, selecting titles, hooks, and delivering quality, engaging information via short-form video content
Strong writing skills to understand the scope and relevance of converting longer stories suitable for short-form scripts with exciting and unique angles
1-2 years of experience in video content (preferred, but not mandatory)
Knowledge of generative AI tools like ChatGPT, Play.HT, ElevenLabs, etc. (preferred, but not mandatory)
Knowledge of image / video editing tools like Canva, Premiere Pro, etc. (preferred, but not mandatory)
A hunger to produce great content from your assigned domain and the eye for detail in picking the right stories and topics

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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.