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Content Writer - NFL

Content Writer - NFL

17 Hours ago • Upto 2 Years • Editorial

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Job Description

This contract position requires a Content Writer with excellent NFL knowledge to produce 3-5 articles daily (primarily news and fan reactions, 350-400 words each), especially on game days. Responsibilities include conducting interviews, ensuring content accuracy and adherence to style guidelines, tracking trends, and collaborating with a team. Strong writing skills (US English), SEO knowledge, and the ability to work independently are essential. Freshers are welcome.

Must have:

Excellent NFL knowledge
3-5 articles daily (350-400 words)
Conduct interviews (if needed)
Strong US English writing skills
SEO knowledge
Time management

Good to have:

Relevant writing experience
Content analysis skills
Social media tracking

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

Experience: 0-2 years of experience

Role: Contract

Key Responsibilities:

Write 3-5 pieces per day, especially on match days (predominantly news articles and fan reactions - 350-400 words each)
Conduct exclusive interviews with athletes and influencers if needed.
Clean & engaging articles - no plagiarism, falsified facts, idea theft, clout-farming, or click-baiting and should not be derogatory in any form.
Keep track of trending topics and break them on time.
Develop a knowledge base for trends, news, fresh content from creators, athletes, influencers etc.
Review content for factual accuracy and general accuracy of grammar and context.
Ensure that content is written as per Sportskeeda’s and PFN’s guidelines with respect to language, spelling, grammar, scope of text and other such matters.
Ability to work in a robust team environment that is multi-faith, multi-national, and diverse.
Provide any other content-related assistance that may be required for any other articles
Creating tracking mechanisms and repositories of content sources - tracking podcasts, social handles, etc. to scout good content for features
Working with the Content Manager, Assistant Content Manager(s) and Specialists in identifying trending content, Article execution and updating/fixing erroneous content.

Requirements

Excellent knowledge of the NFL, all the teams involved and the standout players. Should be able to watch all the NFL games and write articles during and immediately after the game.
A good grasp of the English language (US) and the ability to communicate niche ideas to a wide-spread audience.
Should have a knack for crisp sentence composition, grammar, and syntax.
Candidates with the desire to learn and expand their writing skills and to build a robust repertoire of portfolio of sports related content (freshers welcome)
Relevant experience in writing (Any past experience is a bonus)
Should have a working knowledge of SEO
Staying updated with recent developments in and around your chosen field
Having a good eye for analysis and covering topics around their field, including identifying niches, breaking news, finding online interactions, tracking social media and more
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.