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Staff Writer - Cleveland Browns

Discussion in 'Journalism Jobs' started by Andrew Gribble, Dec 2, 2015.

  1. Andrew Gribble

    Andrew Gribble New Member

    Feel free to message me with any questions. I'll try to answer and correspond as best I can.

    NFL Team Jobs

    Staff Writer - Cleveland Browns (Berea, OH)

    Summary Description:

    The Staff Writer/Content Creator is responsible for creating, aggregating and curating engaging Cleveland Browns, NFL and fan lifestyle written and digital content for the Cleveland Browns digital, social media and print publications.

    Duties:

    • Create written content for Cleveland Browns media assets – including but not limited to: team web site, social media sites, game program and newsletters
    • Generate short-form, blog-style digital content
    • Research and develop story ideas
    • Manage process of sizing and uploading photos to the team digital properties
    • Make swift editorial decisions and write clean and precise copy
    • Work closely with internal departments to promote team initiatives
    • Maintain an active social media presence
    Qualifications:

    • Proven ability to develop creative, compelling stories
    • Excellent writing, research, communication and organizational skills
    • 3+ years of experience covering a team, league or college conference/association
    • Proven ability to multi-task and produce content for multiple media platforms
    • Proven ability to work under strict deadlines
    • Willingness to cover football and non-football events
    • Willingness to work flexible and non-traditional hours
    • Experience working with a website content management system
    • Excellent communication skills
    • Able to work extended hours/weekends as required
    • Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
    • Team player
    • Working knowledge of Photoshop; graphic design skills a plus

     
  2. Cosmo

    Cosmo Well-Known Member

    Gribble's a decent fantasy baseball player. Cleveland's a better town than people give it credit for. That's all I've got.
     
  3. Ricky LaBlue

    Ricky LaBlue New Member

    What time frame
    What time frame are you looking at for filling this position?
     
  4. Andrew Gribble

    Andrew Gribble New Member

    No hard and fast deadline but early 2016 would be a safe bet.
     
  5. Craig Sagers Tailor

    Craig Sagers Tailor Active Member

    Was this Kevin Jones’ job?
     
  6. Thunder8671

    Thunder8671 New Member

    Is this still open?
     
  7. Sports Guy

    Sports Guy Member

    You will be in the city that loves LeBron, and you'll also enjoy the team of dysfunctionalism — the Cleveland Browns.
     
  8. Antwan Staley

    Antwan Staley Member

    Is the job still available? If it is, I would love to apply
     
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