Staff / Senior Writer, NBA (Remote)

August 16

🏡 Remote – New York

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Description

• Deliver authoritative, must-read stories that drive the national conversation in NBA. • Able to deliver high-level, in-the-moment stories. • 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.

Requirements

• Minimum 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.

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