NCAA Content Writer (Contract)

FanSided • New York, NY

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About The Position

FanSided is seeking new contributors to join their NCAA coverage team. This role is ideal for fans who want to share their extensive knowledge of college football and basketball teams. The program offers a platform, audience, and support for writers to learn and grow. Contributors have the flexibility to write about topics they are passionate about on a schedule that suits their lives, with the freedom to write as often as they wish. This is an Independent Contractor role, with compensation based on article traffic accrual each month, which can vary by site and experience.

Requirements

• Ability to write clearly and effectively in English.
• Must be able to pitch topic ideas before writing.
• Must be able to explore their voices as writers and try new things.
• Minimum of one (1) article per calendar month.

Nice To Haves

• Unparalleled knowledge of specific NCAA teams (Washington State, Wisconsin Badgers, Duke Blue Devils, Alabama Crimson Tide, Louisville Cardinals, Purdue Boilermakers, All College Basketball, Miami Hurricanes, Florida State Seminoles, Georgia Bulldogs, Iowa Hawkeyes, LSU Tigers, Virginia Tech Hokies, Auburn Tigers, South Carolina Gamecocks, Michigan Wolverines, Texas A&M Aggies, Colorado Buffaloes, UCLA Bruins, USF Bulls, Florida Gators, West Virginia Mountaineers, Texas Longhorns, Indiana Hoosiers, Nebraska Cornhuskers, Syracuse Orangemen, North Carolina Tar Heels, BYU Cougars, Mississippi State Bulldogs, Arkansas Razorbacks, Clemson Tigers, Ohio State Buckeyes, Ole Miss Rebels, Notre Dame, Michigan State Spartans, St. John's Red Storm, Washington Huskies, Kansas Jayhawks, Penn State Nittany Lions, Kentucky Wildcats, Texas Tech, Illinois Fighting Illini, Arizona Wildcats).
• Proposals for other teams in the NCAA division.

Responsibilities

• Write a minimum of one (1) article per calendar month.
• Pitch topic ideas before writing to avoid conflicts with other submissions.
• Explore and develop writing voice, trying new approaches.
• Write clearly and effectively in English.

Benefits

• First-class platform
• Growing audience
• Support to learn and expand
• Flexibility to write on topics they are passionate about
• Schedule that fits their daily lives
• Freedom to write as often as they wish
• Compensation based on articles' total traffic accrual each calendar month

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed