Writer – Sports Betting

7 days ago

remote us Advance Local Full time

Job Description Diversity, Equity and Inclusion are at the core of our mission to strengthen and empower the communities we serve. Writer – Sports Betting & iGaming This is a remote-based position Advance Local is looking for a Full-Time Writer to create event-driven, evergreen, and promotional content that supports initiatives around Sports Betting & iGaming as part of our growing business. This position will produce content specific to sports betting, casinos, sweepstakes, and lottery. The salary for this position is $50, to 55, per year. (40 hours/week) Ideal candidates will have a strong understanding of SEO and a business mindset geared toward driving significant and sustainable revenue and audiencethrough best journalistic practices. We want a writer that is motivated and excited at the thought of growing a brand as well as expanding their journalistic skillset. You should be passionate and knowledgeable about all major sports and have a keen interest in online wagering. Reacting quickly to breaking sports news is part of the job, too. In addition to writing articles daily, this position involves some editing and daily tracking of key metrics to ensure content is performing to goal.  We are looking for candidates who are highly competitive, detail-oriented and want to be part of an innovative team. Along with your resume, please include a cover letter with your application that details why you would be a good fit for this position as well as samples of your writing skills and/or links to relevant clips. You should apply if you have: Experience in sports writing and/or writing about online wagering Experience in commerce and affiliate marketing or revenue-generating initiatives A passion for informing readers, building audiences, and generating revenue Familiarity with SEO best practices Clean copy and the confidence to self-edit A passion for digesting data and understanding audience metrics The ability to work independently and prioritize appropriately A competitive nature and mindset Strong organizational skills and poise to handle multiple tasks at once Ability to quickly pick up technology solutions Ability to work weekends, weeknights, and holidays when necessary Required education, experience, and skills Degree in journalism, English or communications, or related field preferred, or a combination of equivalent education and experience Minimum 2 years’ journalism experience with a proven ability in reporting and writing Some experience building, maintaining, and engaging an active audience Experience writing about sports and/or the online wagering industry Ability to work independently under deadline pressure and prioritize tasks appropriately Proven reporting, writing, and organizational skills Solid understanding of news writing, journalism ethics and story structure Experience with search engine optimization practices Experience using social media to source and promote content High proficiency with Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Teams, and Slack Proficiency with content management platform Arc preferred Demonstrated capability in capitalizing on high-value topics by engaging audiences in frequency and urgency

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