Sports Commerce Writer Job at MLive.com, Grand Rapids, MI

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  • MLive.com
  • Grand Rapids, MI

Job Description

Strengthening and empowering all of the communities we serve.

MLive is searching for a savvy sports reporter with sound writing skills to learn how to reach audiences seeking information about streaming, tickets, apparel, and other revenue-producing opportunities in the sports world. This person will draw upon their sports knowledge to write several articles a day intended to help readers find theinformation,deals and events they’re searching for.

Planning and strategizing are crucial,as is a familiarity with the pro and college sports calendar. Reacting quickly to breaking sports news is part of the job, too, so this role is perfect for someone eager to learn skills that could lead to a sports beat or general assignment position.

Candidates should be organized, competitive and detail-oriented with a terrific work ethic. It’s also important that they are familiar with SEO best practices. After training, candidates should be able to track and understand key metrics to ensure content is performing as expected —and flexible when we need to callanaudible.

This person will be part of our award-winning Sports Content Team and should be able to work on weekends when it’s necessary. This is a remote position.

The base salary range is $48,000 to $55,000 per year.

You Should Apply If You Have

  • Experience in commerce and affiliate marketing or revenue generating initiatives
  • A passion for sports writing and an awareness of what’s happening in the sports world
  • 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 work independently and remotely and effectively collaborate with team members and managers wherever they are
  • Ability to work flexible schedules, including nights, weekends and holidays, as needed
  • This job requires reliable transportation to meet with sources and cover events

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 in the Sports area
  • 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
  • Demonstrated capability in capitalizing on high-value topics by engaging audiences in frequency and urgency

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.

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Job Tags

Holiday work, Flexible hours, Night shift,

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