Junior Content Specialist

Sportradar • Philadelphia, PA

3h • $50,000 - $60,000 • Remote

About The Position

This is a rare opportunity to work full-time for Crossing Broad, Philadelphia's irreverent sports blog. We're looking for a dedicated sports fan to write blog posts and create social media content - someone who lives and breathes Eagles, Phillies, Flyers, Sixers, Union, Big 5 basketball, and regional culture.
As junior content specialist, you will write multiple daily blog posts about Philadelphia sports, regional culture, legal sports betting, and prediction markets. You will contribute to our social media platforms while looking for unique and creative story angles that other outlets aren't pursuing. Expect to attend local events with some regularity, not as a beat writer, but as a flexible jack-of-all-trades who can identify the offbeat things that make the region unique.
This job requires personality, levity, and a fan-first approach to sports. We're looking for an assertive grinder who loves Philly sports - someone who is a self-starter with a strong work ethic. The hire will have a lot of creative freedom in this job and the opportunity to generate and pitch their own ideas while working with a small staff that has carved out a niche foothold in a competitive space.
If you are a journalist who expects to write 4-5 stories a week while traveling to the games and simply enjoying the experience, this is not the role for you.

Requirements

• Strong knowledge of Philadelphia sports
• 2 to 3 years of experience in journalism or content creation
• The ability to write in a casual blog style, 5-7 posts per day on average
• Social media skills and experience (X, Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, YouTube)
• Must be able to offer predictions for Philly sports games, and other massive sporting events throughout the year
• Must have at least a basic understanding of legal sports betting apps and event trading platforms (prediction markets) & comfortability tying Philly sports predictions into betting markets
• Cannot be a Cowboys, Mets, or Celtics fan
• Must live in Pennsylvania, New Jersey, or Delaware

Nice To Haves

• On-camera experience is helpful

Responsibilities

• Write multiple daily blog posts about Philadelphia sports, regional culture, legal sports betting, and prediction markets
• Contribute to our social media platforms while looking for unique and creative story angles that other outlets aren't pursuing
• Attend local events with some regularity, not as a beat writer, but as a flexible jack-of-all-trades who can identify the offbeat things that make the region unique
• Offer predictions for Philly sports games, and other massive sporting events throughout the year
• Tying Philly sports predictions into betting markets

Benefits

• A collaborative environment with colleagues from all over the world (Offices in Europe, Asia and US) including various social events and teambuilding.
• Flexibility to manage your workday and tasks with autonomy.
• A balance of structure and autonomy to tackle your daily tasks.
• Vibrant and inclusive community, including Women in Tech and Pride groups which welcome all participants.
• Global Employee Assistance Programme.
• Calm and Reulay app (leading well-being apps designed to support focus, quality rest, mindfulness, and long-term mental resilience).
• Online training videos.
• Flexible working hours.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed