Sportainment Writer

This is a remote position.

About US

• Writing 90 articles per month (lifestyle and entertainment pieces)




• Generate unique and creative story ideas that mix sports analysis with an entertainment angle.




• Conduct research, follow trends, and stay up-to-date with the latest happenings in US College Sports.




• Work closely with editors and the sports team to ensure content meets editorial standards and audience needs.




• Utilize SEO best practices to ensure articles reach a wide audience.




• Incorporate multimedia elements such as graphics, videos, and interviews into content to make it more engaging.




• Review content for factual accuracy and general accuracy of grammar and context. Ensuring that content is written as per Sportskeeda’s guidelines & checking spelling, grammar & scope of the text




• Pitch story ideas and assist the vertical lead with content strategy/plan for events.




• Track topics around the College Sports entities via Google Trends and other tools




• All news within the shift should be covered within the mentioned time and nothing should be left for the next shift.




• Provide any other content-related assistance that may be required for any other articles/static pages




• Help in growing the College Sports section of Sportskeeda.

Requirements

• Candidates with prior reasonable experience (1-2 years) covering/writing about the College Basketball or College Football should apply.




• Candidates with knowledge of US College Sports and experience in writing entertainment should apply.




• In-depth game knowledge – especially on tactics, salary caps for teams, fantasy football, and NIL deals is a plus




• A network of relationships with sports personalities, athletes, and other key figures in the college sports space for exclusive content is a plus.




• Knowledge of betting odds, spreads, and other match odds is a plus




• A personal network across the College Sports ecosystem (players, coaches, etc.) is a plus




• Excellent time management skills and ability to work independently and within a team.