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Sportainment Writer

3 Months ago • 1-2 Years • Undisclosed

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Job Description

This remote freelance role requires 1+ years experience writing about US College Sports, with a focus on entertainment and analysis. You'll generate 90 unique articles per month, combining sports knowledge with creative storytelling and SEO best practices. Strong research and communication skills are essential.

Must have:

US College Sports
Sports Writing
Entertainment Content
SEO Best Practices

Good to have:

College Basketball
College Football
Fantasy Football
NIL Deals

Perks:

Remote Work
Freelance Flexibility

Job Information

Sports Vertical

US Sports

Role Type

Writer

Industry

Media

Remote Job

Job Description

This is a remote position.

About US

Sportskeeda - For the hardcore sports fan

Fans don't just follow the sport, they feel it - the pain, the passion, the guts, and the glory. When we at Sportskeeda look at sports fans we don't see a crowd; we see you. 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, 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: 1+ years of experience

Role: Contract

Key Responsibilities:

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.

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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.