Writer - NBA and NCAA Basketball

1 Week ago • 1-3 Years • Editorial

Job Summary

Job Description

Sportskeeda seeks a detail-oriented script writer specializing in NBA and NCAA basketball to create short-form video scripts (8-10 daily) for platforms like Reels and YouTube Shorts. Responsibilities include script-to-video conversion using provided tools, fact-checking, content strategy development, and performance tracking (views, engagement, traffic). The ideal candidate possesses deep NBA/NCAA basketball knowledge, strong writing skills adaptable to short-form video, and a passion for creating engaging content. Prior video content experience is preferred but not mandatory.
Must have:
  • NBA/NCAA basketball expertise
  • Strong writing skills
  • Short-form video scriptwriting
  • Content strategy development
  • Analytical skills and data tracking
Good to have:
  • Video content experience
  • Generative AI tool knowledge (ChatGPT, etc.)
  • Image/video editing skills (Canva, Premiere Pro, etc.)

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
Location: Remote
Experience: 1 to 3 years
Role: Contract

Key Responsibilities
Sportskeeda is looking for an enthusiastic and detail-driven script writer who is a subject matter specialist in the domain of NBA and NCAA / 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!


  • Writing 8-10 short-video scripts per day within the NBA and NCAA / 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 NCAA / 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. 

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