Desk Editor
NBC Sports
Remote / Virtual
Freelance Writer – On Her Turf
Responsibilities
PLEASE NOTE: This is a project / limited term position with an estimated duration of up to 12 months, unless otherwise amended or terminated as deliverables within this project are completed.
Responsibilities
• Write original and insightful posts about key women's sports stories, from breaking news to athlete features to competition previews and recaps.
• Cover breaking news stories with quick, concise analysis.
• Provide insightful, factual, and thoughtful coverage on a variety of women's sports (Olympics, WNBA, NWSL, golf, tennis, etc.).
• Distribute content across a variety of platforms and alert social media team to any upcoming stories.
Qualifications/Requirements
Basic Qualifications
• Bachelor's Degree or related work experience, including internships
• Minimum one (1) year of relevant work experience or related internships
• Experience writing fast, accurate, and insightful news stories for a digital audience
• Extensive knowledge of women's sports and the Olympics
• Experience publishing content, writing headlines, and cropping photos
• Availability during the 2020 Tokyo Olympic Games and willingness to work a flexible schedule
Eligibility Requirements
• Must have unrestricted work authorization to work in the United States
• Must be 18 years or older
• It is the policy of NBCUniversal and NBCUniversal' s affiliated businesses to consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex (including pregnancy) sexual orientation, age, disability, veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.
Jobcode: Reference SBJ-r1yykx-107-23-156-199-42 in your application.