Digital Writer

2 months ago

Salt Lake City, United States teamworkonline Full time

The Utah Jazz are looking for a digital content writer to join our team. This position will be responsible for manning the beat, covering the Jazz from an internal perspective. The ideal candidate will be comfortable executing a range of articles from gamers, features and social reaction to brand-focused pieces. This role is for a great writer who can work alongside the Sr. Director of Content to keep a pulse on storylines, establish relationships with internal groups like PR and Communications while effectively telling the story of an NBA season to a very engaged fanbase.


DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Proactively pitch and write feature stories on the Jazz, arena and other Smith Entertainment properties
  • Work alongside other content talent and team members to “repackage” content for a various digital channels and platforms
  • Manage content publishing strategy for UtahJazz.com
  • Make recommendations around accompanying multi-media content for feature stories
  • Work closely with Jazz public relations and communications teams to bring the best stories to light
  • Maintain relationships with players, coaches and front office members by attending
  • practices and games
  • Have an eye for both creative, fan-focused content while also being capable of thoughtful longform features
  • Keep fans—and potential fans—interested and entertained through a unique point of view
  • Be available to travel to cover tentpole events over the course of the season
  • Curate user-generated content and incorporate that content into articles as appropriate
  • Work with the entire content team to maintain a content team publishing calendar
  • On-camera experience is not required, but a bonus since we work cross functionally with our broadcast group on regular live opportunities (pregame live stream, Social Saturday broadcast pregame, etc.)
  • Maintain the integrity of the Utah Jazz and the Smith Entertainment organization
  • Uphold the company values by being transparent, all-in, community obsessed, one team, and scrappy.
  • Protect the reputation of the company
  • Accept other duties, as assigned

COMPETENCIES:

  • Persists in accomplishing objectives despite obstacles and setbacks
  • Proactively seeks feedback without being defensive
  • Follows through on commitments
  • Anticipates future trends and implications accurately
  • Relies on a mixture of analysis, wisdom, experience and judgment when making complex decisions.
  • Builds constructive relationships with people both similar and different to self.

QUALIFICATIONS:

  • Bachelor’s Degree in journalism, communications, English or similar program (or
  • demonstrated similar experience)
  • 3-5 years of sports writing experience required (please include a link to your portfolio)
  • Experience interviewing public figures required
  • Social media savvy
  • Demonstrated experience with online publishing tools (drupal, wordpress, etc)
  • Ability to maintain strict confidentiality in both business and basketball operations
  • matters
  • Demonstrated NBA and Utah Jazz knowledge
  • Basic understanding of SEO best practices and tools
  • Must be available to work nights, weekends and holidays

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

  • This person must be able to communicate and express themselves both written and verbally.
  • This person must be able to observe, inspect, estimate and assess.
  • This person must be able to sit, stand, bend, walk, and climb stairs for long periods of time.
  • This person must be able to lift 20 lbs.

The Utah Jazz provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us at recruiting@utahjazz.com to request accommodation.

Note: The need may arise to revise, supplement, or rescind portions of this job description, and the Utah Jazz reserves the right to do so at any time. Employees shall be required to meet the qualifications and perform the duties of any revised job description.

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