Staff / Senior Writer - NBA at The Athletic Media Company
Company: Friends
Location: Los Angeles
Posted on: October 12, 2024
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Job Description:
The Athletic is a digital sports media company that brings true
sports fans closer to the athletes, teams and leagues that
captivate their attention. We serve a multi-faceted audience that
craves a richer connection and understanding with immersive
storytelling and a like-minded community of fans. Founded in 2016
and with major operational hubs in San Francisco, Los Angeles,
London and Melbourne, we empower a truly global team of more than
600 creators and cover more than 250 professional sports and
collegiate teams across the United States, Canada and the UK. Our
newsroom has produced thousands of in-depth reports along with more
than 120 podcasts and other forms of premium content. Put simply,
The Athletic is at the center of a sports fan's universe.About the
RoleThe Athletic is looking for an energetic, motivated writer who
is able to conceive, report and write unique, revelatory NBA
stories. This is a national role covering the NBA as a whole,
though previous NBA reporting experience is not necessarily a
prerequisite. Storytelling and vision are a must.This role is open
for either a Staff Writer or Senior Writer depending on
experience.This is a remote position based in the United States or
Canada.ResponsibilitiesDeliver authoritative, must-read stories
that drive the national conversation in NBA.Tell rich, ambitious
features through deep reporting and access to get beyond
superficial storylines.Take readers behind-the-scenes to unearth
critical details and explain what really happened around key
decisions and major issues.Be meticulous and thorough when sourcing
stories.Clean, skilled writing in long, medium and short-form
formats.Balance mid- and long-term projects while delivering
stories and news analysis.Utilize a creative approach to story
ideation and formats.Maintain a strong voice that can stand out
from competitors.Work collaboratively with colleagues and share
information.Connect with the audience constructively by interacting
with our comments sections.Use internal metrics to provide what
subscribers desire.Contribute on multiple platforms, including
podcasts, social media, headlines and short
form.RequirementsMinimum 6+ years of relevant experience.Ability to
establish relationships with team and league staff and players
across the NBA.Demonstrated ability to react quickly and
authoritatively to news and developments.This is a remote position
based in the United States or Canada.The annual base salary range
for this role is $95,000.00 - $150,000.00 USD. The total
compensation offered for this position may vary based on factors
such as education, experience, skills, and location. It may also
include non-cash rewards and benefits. The base salary range is
subject to change and may be modified in the future.The Athletic
offers unique perks and benefits to all full-time employees based
on their country of residence. Our comprehensive US benefits
package includes:- Highly competitive, employer-contributed
medical, dental, vision, basic life and disability insurance
plans.- Savings accounts for medical, wellness, and childcare
expenses.- 401k retirement savings plan and employer match.- Paid
time off including paid sick leave, 12 paid holidays, 15 days of
accrued vacation to start, and up to 20 weeks of Paid Parental
Leave.For international candidates: Our global benefits packages
offer similar benefits and perks, competitive to the local
market.The Athletic Media Company is an equal opportunity employer
and enthusiastically encourages people from all backgrounds and
experiences to apply. The Athletic will consider all applicants
without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, ancestry,
physical and/or mental disability, medical condition, genetic
information, marital status, sex, gender, gender identity, gender
expression, transgender status, age, sexual orientation, military
or veteran status, or any other protected characteristic under
applicable law.Click here to review our Applicant Privacy Notice ,
which describes how and when The Athletic Media Company collects,
uses, and shares certain personal information of job applicants and
prospective employees.Beware of fraudulent job recruiting schemes!
Our recruiters usecareers@theathletic.com exclusively. We do not
conduct interviews via text or instant message and we do not ask
candidates to download software, to purchase equipment through us,
or to provide sensitive personally identifiable information, such
as bank accounts or social security numbers. If you have been
contacted by someone claiming to be a recruiter with The Athletic
but operating from a different email address about a job offer,
please report it as potential job fraud to the law enforcement and
topeople@theathletic.com .The Athletic is a digital sports media
company that brings true sports fans closer to the athletes, teams
and leagues that captivate their attention. We serve a
multi-faceted audience that craves a richer connection and
understanding with immersive storytelling and a like-minded
community of fans. Founded in 2016 and with major operational hubs
in San Francisco, Los Angeles, London and Melbourne, we empower a
truly global team of more than 600 creators and cover more than 250
professional sports and collegiate teams across the United States,
Canada and the UK. Our newsroom has produced thousands of in-depth
reports along with more than 120 podcasts and other forms of
premium content. Put simply, The Athletic is at the center of a
sports fan's universe.About the RoleThe Athletic is looking for an
energetic, motivated writer who is able to conceive, report and
write unique, revelatory NBA stories. This is a national role
covering the NBA as a whole, though previous NBA reporting
experience is not necessarily a prerequisite. Storytelling and
vision are a must.This role is open for either a Staff Writer or
Senior Writer depending on experience.This is a remote position
based in the United States or Canada.ResponsibilitiesDeliver
authoritative, must-read stories that drive the national
conversation in NBA.Tell rich, ambitious features through deep
reporting and access to get beyond superficial storylines.Take
readers behind-the-scenes to unearth critical details and explain
what really happened around key decisions and major issues.Be
meticulous and thorough when sourcing stories.Clean, skilled
writing in long, medium and short-form formats.Balance mid- and
long-term projects while delivering stories and news
analysis.Utilize a creative approach to story ideation and
formats.Maintain a strong voice that can stand out from
competitors.Work collaboratively with colleagues and share
information.Connect with the audience constructively by interacting
with our comments sections.Use internal metrics to provide what
subscribers desire.Contribute on multiple platforms, including
podcasts, social media, headlines and short
form.RequirementsMinimum 6+ years of relevant experience.Ability to
establish relationships with team and league staff and players
across the NBA.Demonstrated ability to react quickly and
authoritatively to news and developments.This is a remote position
based in the United States or Canada.The annual base salary range
for this role is $95,000.00 - $150,000.00 USD. The total
compensation offered for this position may vary based on factors
such as education, experience, skills, and location. It may also
include non-cash rewards and benefits. The base salary range is
subject to change and may be modified in the future.The Athletic
offers unique perks and benefits to all full-time employees based
on their country of residence. Our comprehensive US benefits
package includes:- Highly competitive, employer-contributed
medical, dental, vision, basic life and disability insurance
plans.- Savings accounts for medical, wellness, and childcare
expenses.- 401k retirement savings plan and employer match.- Paid
time off including paid sick leave, 12 paid holidays, 15 days of
accrued vacation to start, and up to 20 weeks of Paid Parental
Leave.For international candidates: Our global benefits packages
offer similar benefits and perks, competitive to the local
market.The Athletic Media Company is an equal opportunity employer
and enthusiastically encourages people from all backgrounds and
experiences to apply. The Athletic will consider all applicants
without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, ancestry,
physical and/or mental disability, medical condition, genetic
information, marital status, sex, gender, gender identity, gender
expression, transgender status, age, sexual orientation, military
or veteran status, or any other protected characteristic under
applicable law.Click here to review our Applicant Privacy Notice ,
which describes how and when The Athletic Media Company collects,
uses, and shares certain personal information of job applicants and
prospective employees.Beware of fraudulent job recruiting schemes!
Our recruiters usecareers@theathletic.com exclusively. We do not
conduct interviews via text or instant message and we do not ask
candidates to download software, to purchase equipment through us,
or to provide sensitive personally identifiable information, such
as bank accounts or social security numbers. If you have been
contacted by someone claiming to be a recruiter with The Athletic
but operating from a different email address about a job offer,
please report it as potential job fraud to the law enforcement and
topeople@theathletic.com .
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