Breaking/Trending News Writer at Sports Illustrated

Breaking/Trending News Writer – Freelance

• Editorial SI
• US Remote
• Freelance

Description

Sports Illustrated: Where The Greatest Stories In Sports Come To Life

Sports Illustrated (SI) is the trusted voice for a changing sports landscape. With 70 years of excellence in sports journalism under its belt, SI is the essential destination for fans looking for expert coverage of the games and athletes they love most. SI has evolved alongside the sports it covers, building on a legacy of unassailable content, while innovating to reflect what’s next in sports and culture. Through impactful digital coverage, an award-winning magazine and high-profile experiential activations, SI continues to provide fans the best in sports storytelling.

Sports Illustrated is seeking a dynamic and motivated writer with a passion for breaking, trending and viral sports content. This role is all about feeding the enthusiasm of sports fans with timely and insightful stories. We’re looking for an ambitious candidate with sound journalistic instincts – a sharp writer who has a nose for the hottest stories and is able to tell them quickly and cleanly.

Seeking candidates interested in a 3-month freelance opportunity with the potential to turn into full time employment.

What You’ll Do:

• Write compelling breaking and trending content, staying in sync with the latest developments in sports.
• Craft engaging, accurate headlines that tout the most exciting elements of the story.
• Track the pulse of the sports world by monitoring news and trends across social media and analytics tools.
• Surface fresh angles on current stories that captivate and engage a wide audience.
• Provide quick analysis and context to trending sports stories.
• Create compelling lists, rankings and comparisons that drive conversation among passionate fans.
• Build stories with our in-house content management system (CMS), creating a holistic piece of content to enhance reader experience.
• Understand how to attract and grow digital audiences through SEO best practices and social media savvy.
• Occasionally review work from peers and give insightful feedback.

The expected hourly range for this position is between $31 – $36 per hour. Actual pay will be determined based on skills, experience, and location.

Requirements

What You’ll Bring:

• At least one year of experience in digital journalism at a recognized news organization.
• A passion for creating a high volume of quality content with creativity and energy.
• An advanced understanding of the digital media landscape, including search and social traffic drivers.
• Strong editorial judgment, writing and communication skills.
• Energy, enthusiasm and a collaborative spirit.
• A Bachelor‘s degree in journalism, English or a related field.