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Freelance Football Writer (Remote)

The Athletic

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Posted over 30 days ago...

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Join The Athletic's dynamic team as a Football Data Writer and influence the betting world with your insights

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United States

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Organisation summary: The Athletic is an established leader in sports journalism, known for its in-depth analysis and creative storytelling. As a freelance Football Data Writer, you will be joining a vibrant team that is passionate about sports and betting. This is an exciting opportunity to be part of a commercial partnership project, scheduled to run through May 2025, and to contribute to a platform that values insightful and engaging content.

  • Role Summary:
    • Produce daily preview and explainer articles through a betting perspective.
    • Write, edit, and publish content that educates and entertains the readership.
    • Integrate betting odds into articles for a comprehensive narrative.
    • Analyze football matches to uncover valuable betting insights.
    • Break down complex concepts for the audience in an accessible manner.
    • Select and curate top content from social media.
    • Work collaboratively with senior editors to broaden content reach.
    • Apply SEO and social media trending knowledge to enhance article visibility.
  • Role Requirements:
    • A minimum of 4 years of experience in sports journalism, preferably with a national sports desk.
    • A journalism degree or equivalent is required.
    • In-depth knowledge of football and an understanding of the betting market.
    • Flexibility and a strong sense of collaboration are essential.

About this Role

The Athletic is looking for an energetic, motivated football data writer to work in its expanding betting vertical, on a freelance basis through May 2025, to support a commercial partnership. The right candidate will be part of a talented team and produce exceptional preview and explainer articles that inform and entertain our readership on a daily basis, through the lens of betting. You will have entry-level experience working in the industry, a brilliant quality of copy and the ability to quickly gather facts and tell stories. Expertise and insight into betting markets and industry is preferable. 

Responsibilities

Writing, editing and publishing preview, news and explainer articles. Integrating betting odds into your storytelling and articles. Analysing matches and key battles within them, understanding where they could be won and lost as a device to find value in betting markets. Quickly understanding challenging concepts and breaking them down in an intelligent, concise manner. Curating the best content from social media. Collaborating with senior editors to expand ideas across formats. Understanding SEO and best practices. Understanding of trends – both on search and social media.

Requirements

Ideally 4+ years of experience in sports journalism, with experience on a national sports desk or media.  A journalism degree or equivalent. Expert knowledge of football. Must be flexible and collaborative.

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