Sports Journalism Specialist

About Us

EssentiallySports is a leading sports media house delivering in-depth coverage of America's favorite sports celebrities from a fan's perspective.

We're a digital-first platform founded in 2014, covering various sports including NBA, Formula 1, Golf, Boxing, NASCAR, Soccer, NFL, and the Olympics.

We've achieved remarkable growth over the last two years with over 2 billion page views, 30 million+ monthly active users, and a quarterly social media reach of over 1 billion.

Job Overview

We're looking for a Sports Journalism Specialist to join our team.

This role involves writing engaging news articles on sports, ensuring speed, accuracy, and depth.

You'll monitor live sports events, team updates, and trending sports news to stay ahead of the curve.

Collaborate with our editorial team to ensure high-quality content that resonates with fans.

Your primary responsibility will be to generate fresh ideas for content that engages a global audience.

As a Sports Journalism Specialist, you'll uphold journalistic standards of accuracy, ethics, and objectivity in every piece.

Responsibilities

• Write compelling breaking news articles on sports, focusing on speed, accuracy, and depth.
• Monitor live sports events, team updates, and trending sports news to stay informed.
• Collaborate with the editorial team to create high-quality content that resonates with fans.
• Develop innovative ideas for content that appeals to a global audience.
• Adhere to journalistic standards, upholding accuracy, ethics, and objectivity in every article.

Requirements

• Proficient in English with excellent writing and editing skills.
• Meticulous research abilities and adept at crafting well-structured narratives.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.
• At least 1 year of experience in news writing, preferably in sports.
• Passionate about writing or sports (preferably American sports).
• Familiarity with content management systems (CMS) like WordPress is a plus.

What We Offer

• Flexible Work Arrangements: Work from anywhere, at your convenience.
• Skill Development: Enhance your writing skills and gain practical journalism experience.
• Networking Opportunities: Collaborate with experienced sports industry professionals.
• Growth: Opportunities for professional growth in sports journalism.
• Portfolio Building: Showcase & recognition on your work on our authentic platform.
• Exposure: Gain exposure on a platform that reaches millions of sports fans daily.
• Social Reach: Enhance your social presence with our unique journalistic approach.

Salary

$60,000 - $80,000 per annum.