Live Reporter (Remote)
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Base pay range
$65,000.00/yr - $75,000.00/yr
About Us The Athletic is a digital sports media company that brings true sports fans closer to the athletes, teams and leagues that captivate their attention. We serve a multi-faceted audience that craves a richer connection and understanding with immersive storytelling and a like-minded community of fans. Founded in 2016 and with major operational hubs in San Francisco, Los Angeles, London and Melbourne, we empower a truly global team of more than 600 creators and cover more than 250 professional sports and collegiate teams across the United States, Canada and the UK. Our newsroom has produced thousands of in-depth reports along with more than 120 podcasts and other forms of premium content. Put simply, The Athletic is at the center of a sports fan’s universe. About the Role The Athletic is seeking a Live Reporter to work with some of the best sports writers in the world and a talented team of editors to produce exceptional live news and transfer blogs on a daily basis. The right candidate will have experience working on a national sports desk or similar, a brilliant quality of copy and an engaging, driven approach to live coverage. This is a remote-based role. Responsibilities
- Writing, editing and publishing content in live blogs
- Experience with producing breaking news content in an accurate, timely manner
- Curating the best content from social media
- Working with reporters to produce news stories and copy in their voice for live experience
- Collaborating with news editors to keep blogs up to date
- Strategic planning for tentpole events, matches and news storylines
- Understanding SEO and best practices
- Understanding of trends – both on search and social media
- 4+ years of live blogging experience
- A solid background in sports journalism, with experience on a national sports desk
- Must be flexible and collaborative
- Willingness to work unsociable shifts around weekends and evenings
- This is a remote-based role
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Seniority level
Not Applicable -
Employment type
Full-time -
Job function
Marketing, Public Relations, and Writing/Editing -
Industries
Online Media
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