Denver Sports PT Writer
About The Position
To update, gather, edit and create sports content for DenverFan.com. Ensure that all content on DenverFan.com is fresh and represents the high standards of 104.3 The Fan. The ideal candidate for this position demonstrates strong editorial skills and sound news judgment with experience reporting or writing for a print publication or online news outlet. This is a unique position that requires extreme flexibility, including work on weekends, evenings, etc. In addition, the position requires the flexibility and dependability to work additional hours during breaking news and other big sporting events. Works closely with the digital media team, sports and other departments to help make DenverFan.com a world class web site. Note: Work configurations are subject to change based on business needs and at company discretion. This position is a hybrid role that requires the employee to sometimes work at our Denver site. Specific hybrid schedules will be determined based on business needs and evaluated by managers and senior management.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in communication/journalism with skills in the following areas: broadcast journalism, writing, computer and operational skills, related field, or equivalent.
- Experience working in a newsroom environment and/or experience writing for print or online news or sports site or blog.
- Exceptional sports writing skills including editing and grammar skills.
- Ability to edit, produce and create accurate, well presented content in a quick, timely manner.
- Must possess typing skills and computer input ability.
- Basic computer skills and the ability to learn new programs and HTML are required.
- Must enjoy working with computers and technology.
Nice To Haves
- Prefer experience as a print reporter, copy editor and/or web editor.
Responsibilities
- Produce written news content and features on Denver sports stories for station’s website.
- Receive writing assignments from digital sports editor and complete projects on deadline.
- Post stories to website using station’s online portal and subscription image service.
- Offer ideas, suggestions, and concepts for the station’s digital platforms that are innovative and creative.
- Able to produce, gather, edit and update sports news content for DenverFan.com on a daily basis.
- Will require the production and gathering of text, images, web pages, audio/video, etc. and work closely with others in the digital department to accomplish this function.
- Able to work independently with little supervision.
- Requires a track record of dependability and evidence of being a self-starter.
- As a key player of the 104.3 The Fan team, must be willing to offer ideas, suggestions and other concepts for the station’s Internet activities that are innovative and creative.
- Willingness to support web team and participate in a variety of Internet activities.
Benefits
- 401(k) with Company match, fully vested from day one
- Paid time off for sick leave in addition to paid company holidays
- Paid time off for volunteering
- Employer-funded retirement account, fully vested from day one
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP) services
- Access to an entire team of free financial planners
- Continuous growth and development opportunities
- Dynamic team culture that values teamwork, having fun, and collaboration
Stand Out From the Crowd
Upload your resume and get instant feedback on how well it matches this job.
What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Number of Employees
1,001-5,000 employees
