Our media outlet is in need of Staff Writers to help us cover the exciting world of professional football. In a dying world of corporate-owned sports media, why not join a movement to take back sports media and give the fans what they want?
As a Staff Writer, you will meet a twice-monthly quota of well-researched content on the latest news from around the NFL. Working with our editorial staff, you will manage assigned topics and, as needed, pitch articles that you believe would be of value to our readers. When assigned topics, you will exhaustively research their details and draft compelling writing that informs and draws in our readers. You will incorporate all notes and feedback from the editorial team in the review process and produce immaculately composed and highly informative articles.
In addition, you may make appearances on any of the podcasts within our podcast network.
Responsibilities
- Writing content free of spelling, grammar, punctuation, and contextual errors about the NFL
- Staying up to date with the latest NFL news
- Ensuring your writing follows the style of our in-house writers' manual
- Researching your assigned topics in detail and identifying and incorporating relevant sources
- Coordinating with our editorial team to identify new story ideas
- Reviewing and incorporating feedback from editors into subsequent written work
- Working within proposed content creation deadlines
Requirements
- Enthusiasm for professional American football
- Enthusiasm for writing
- An engaging writing style that blends information with an interesting tone
- SEO experience is considered a plus
- Previous experience in professional sports writing is considered a plus
**This position is open to all applicants based in the US, regardless of state residency**
**This position will be paid on a per-view basis**
**No benefits are offered for this position**
**Must sign a Non-Disclosure Agreement (NDA) before joining**
Job Type: Contract
Pay: $6,000.00 - $12,000.00 per year
Benefits:
Schedule:
- Choose your own hours
- On call
- Weekends as needed
Application Question(s):
- Are you currently a member of the Football Writers Association of America (FWAA)? If not, would you be willing to pay $40 in annual dues to become a member if you joined College Football Dawgs?
- How many years of experience do you have in sports journalism?
- Do you understand that payment for this position is $0.75 per mile (1,000 views)?
Work Location: Remote