Digital Writer -- NFL Media Group

***Not really a gig for a columnist or feature writer, but feel free to apply ...
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***Send note, resume, clips/links to john.marvel@nfl.com




Job title: Digital Writer

Job Responsibilities:

• Write and edit stories in a fast-paced, high volume environment for NFL.com's growing "Around the League" news team.
• Provide concise analysis on a wide range of NFL stories, many times each day. Write what happened, and explain why it happened.
• Create ideas for articles, running features, and other content for use on all NFL Media properties.
• Participate in NFL Media properties like podcasts and NFL NOW video.
• Monitor wire feeds, social media, and other outside sources to ensure the latest NFL news is represented on NFL.com.
• Execute stories and promotion by working with other NFL departments: video team, social media department, NFL Network, and editorial staff.
• Work with NFL.com news desk to ensure all content is factually accurate, consistent with NFL.com's editorial policies, and presented well.
• Demonstrate news judgment in writing, editing and story selection.
• This is a contracted position.


Skills / Qualifications

• At least two years editorial experience as a sports writer, preferably in football and online medium.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills. Need many writing samples.
• Exhibit deep institutional knowledge of the entire NFL from rosters to news flow to where to find stories.
• Strong news judgment.
• Willingness to work different hours, including weekends
• Bachelor's degree preferred. Journalism degree a plus.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Strong organizational and prioritization skills
• Ability to self-start and multi-task.

 

Where is this located? Or is it a 'work-from-anywhere' type?

 

Actually, I think they may be looking for a writer on the East Coast...

 

I have applied sir. Thank you!

 

We are in the process of narrowing down to three finalists by end of the week. Job will not be in Culver City ...