Content Writer - AFL

This is a remote position.

The Opportunity

Experience: 02 years of experience

Nature of Employment: Contract

Start Date: May 15th 2024

This role is for the Australian Football League (AFL).

Key Responsibilities:

• Write 35 pieces per day especially on match days (predominantly news articles and fan reactions 350400 words each)
  

• Conduct exclusive interviews with athletes and influencers if needed.
  

• Clean & engaging articles no plagiarism falsified facts idea theft cloutfarming or clickbaiting and should not be derogatory in any form.
  

• Keep track of trending topics and break them on time.
  

• Develop a knowledge base for trends news fresh content from creators athletes influencers etc.
  

• Review content for factual accuracy and general accuracy of grammar and context.
  

• Ensure that content is written as per Sportskeeda s guidelines with respect to language spelling grammar scope of text and other such matters.
  

• Ability to work in a robust team environment that is multifaith multinational and diverse.
  

• Provide any other contentrelated assistance that may be required for any other articles
  

• Creating tracking mechanisms and repositories of content sources tracking podcasts social handles etc. to scout good content for features
  

• Working with the Content Manager Assistant Content Manager(s) and Specialists in identifying trending content Article execution and updating/fixing erroneous content.
  

Requirements

• Excellent knowledge of the AFL all the teams involved and the standout players. Should be able to watch all the AFL games and write articles during and immediately after the game.
  

• A good grasp of the English language (US) and the ability to communicate niche ideas to a widespread audience.
  

• Should have a knack for crisp sentence composition grammar and syntax.
  

• Candidates with the desire to learn and expand their writing skills and to build a robust repertoire of portfolio of sports related content (freshers welcome)
  

• Relevant experience in writing (Any past experience is a bonus)
  

• Should have a working knowledge of SEO
  

• Staying updated with recent developments in and around your chosen field
  

• Having a good eye for analysis and covering topics around their field including identifying niches breaking news finding online interactions tracking social media and more
  

• Excellent time management skills and ability to work independently.
  

• Please note The pay/remuneration offered can vary according to years of experience and quality of content.
  

• Note: Australian natives will be preferred but writers from other countries can apply if they have complete command over the sport.