JOE Media Group is looking to hire into an exciting new role as we expand our editorial team for our portfolio of websites.
The Sports Trending Writer is responsible for sourcing and writing the highest-quality sports content around. The Sports Trending Writer will be able to quickly produce engaging, social-friendly written content that can be used on JOE's group of websites.
Working as part of our editorial team in Manchester, the Sports Trending Writer's primary responsibilities will be driving website traffic and social media engagement. They will be a social native with a passion for sports of all kinds. They will be able to identify what stories will generate clicks to the website and engagement on our verticals and help deliver our daily editorial content schedule. They will also be able to spot opportunities for the development of our own distinctive content based on the news agenda of the day.
The role will involve working alongside fellow writers and social editors to deliver distinctive content. Sports Trending Writer must be able to quickly grasp the tone of voice for our brands and apply this across a range of content for maximum impact in a timely manner.
LOCATION: MANCHESTER BASED
JOB TYPE: FULL TIME
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
* You’ll be responsible for the creation of trending and original news content to be published to JOE’s websites and social media platforms.
* Working with the JOE social teams to create and schedule social content across our platforms, ensuring our unique tone of voice is championed across our platforms.
* Working closely with the editorial team to increase our liveblog and quiz output, alongside other exciting products as opportunities arise.
* Sourcing and delivering content in the JOE tone of voice, including long-form, high value pieces and trending content.
* Research industry-related topics (combining online sources, interviews and studies).
* Ensure all-around consistency (style, fonts, images and tone), alongside any other duties as required by Senior Management.
* Must be able to work across shifts across the week, including evenings and weekends.
SKILLS
* Familiarity with web publications
* Great written communication skills
* Passion for and understanding of sports of all kinds.
* Understanding of digital publishing industry
* Ability to recognise viral content effectively
* Editorial research and fact checking skills
* Media law knowledge
* Ability to work under pressure and to work as a team
* Display a high level of curiosity and willingness to learn
* Hands-on experience with Content Management Systems (e.g. WordPress)
* Ability to meet deadlines
Seniority level
* Entry level
Employment type
* Full-time
Job function
* Marketing, Public Relations, and Writing/Editing
Industries
* Online Audio and Video Media
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