Role Description

Bleacher Report’s news desk is looking for a temporary writer/editor to assist with daily content production and editing. The candidate should have experience in sports media/journalism and will need excellent written and verbal communication skills, along with expertise in a range of sports. Night/weekend flexibility required to match sports-world coverage realities. Remote/hybrid OK, but preference given to NY/SF-based applicants. Work periods will range from spot daily shifts to 6-month backfill arrangements.

Bleacher Report is the site of choice for the next generation of sports fans, engaging millions of users every month with its comprehensive, insightful, and entertaining content.

If you are interested in being considered for the role, please submit a resumé with your application.

Job Responsibilities / Typical Day in the Role

• Work with Assignment Editors/Writers to update existing news stories and to create new reports.
• Create high-visibility pieces of content around sports' biggest events, on-field action and off-field issues.
• Follow protocol to meet demands of deadline-driven operation that works closely with Bleacher Report's Programming and Editing departments to create clean, engaging, accurate and timely content.

Qualifications

• Examples of previously published content.
• Active and responsive communication skills.
• Fluency in Sports knowledge.

Requirements

• 1+ years; Portfolio or other examples of content published for Sports outlets.
• 1+ years; We work in a deadline driven production environment.
• 1+ years; Expert-level knowledge of one or a few priority leagues: NFL, NBA, WNBA, MLB, NHL, soccer, college football/basketball.

Nice to Have Skills / Preferred Requirements

• None

Soft Skills

• Strong knowledge of a wide variety of sports, with some in-depth specialties.
• Ability to write about all aspects of sports on and off the field.
• Ability to write quickly and cleanly, according to AP style.
• Ability to navigate social media for newsworthy reactions to sports events.

Technology Requirements

• Comfort in online publishing and word-processing systems.

Education / Certifications

• None required.

Interview Process / Next Steps

• 1st round with Deputy Editor.
• 2nd round with Senior Editor.

Benefits

• Medical, dental & vision
• Hospital plans
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Company paid Basic Life and AD&D as well as voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Company paid short and long-term disability
• Health & Dependent Care Spending Accounts (HSA & DCFSA)
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Allegis Group Paid Family Leave, Parental Leave)