Atlas Beat Writer

Role: New York Atlas Beat Writer

Location: Remote

Job Description:

Job Type: Part-Time

Start Date: Immediate

About:

The Premier Lacrosse League (PLL) powered by Ticketmaster is a men's professional lacrosse league in North America, composed of 8 teams rostered by the best players in the world. Co-founded by lacrosse superstar, philanthropist, and investor Paul Rabil and his brother, serial entrepreneur and investor, Mike Rabil, the Premier Lacrosse League is backed by an investment group composed of Joe Tsai Sports, Brett Jefferson Holdings, The Raine Group, Creative Artists Agency (CAA), Chernin Group, Blum Capital, The Kraft Group, Arctos Sports Partners, and other top investors in sports and media. The PLL is distributed through an exclusive media rights agreement with ABC, ESPN, ESPN2, and ESPN+. The PLL was recognized by Front Office Sports' 2021 Best Employers in Sports. For more information, visit www.premierlacrosseleague.com and follow on social media: Instagram (@PLL), Twitter (@PremierLacrosse), Facebook (@PremierLacrosseLeague), YouTube (YouTube.com/PLL) and TikTok (@pll).

Company Values:

• Stay grounded
• Think critically
• Encourage creativity
• Persevere through the noise
• Operate like an owner
• Be helpful

Position Overview:

The Premier Lacrosse League (PLL) is looking to hire a Beat Writer to follow, interview, report, and storytell around the New York Atlas. The Beat Writer will be responsible for identifying key storylines, spotlighting superstar players, and preparing pre- and post-game coverage. This candidate must be a strong interpersonal communicator and a passionate storyteller. The ideal candidate will create consistent and authentic content, while providing fans with increased access to their favorite club.

Roles & Responsibilities:

• Write long form features on New York Atlas players
• Cover breaking news (i.e. coaching hires, free agent signings, trades, transactions, injuries)
• Ask critical questions in postgame press conferences
• Work closely with the New York Atlas social media team on weekly creative calls
• Work collaboratively with the PLL editorial team to identify micro and macro storylines

Qualifications:

• Strong writing skills
• Experience in 1-on-1 interviews and press conferences
• Knowledge of the league landscape and player movement calendar
• Ability to engage and interact with fanbases through Twitter, Discord, and other social media
• "A"-Level writer and communicator

Compensation:

• $750-$850 per month

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, disability, gender identity, marital or veteran status, or any other protected class.