NHL Staff Writer

Minute Media•New York, NY

4h•$50,000 - $55,000•Remote

About The Position

The FanSided network, part of the Minute Media family, features more than 300 websites covering a variety of sports, entertainment and lifestyle topics. Launched in 2007, FanSided is one of the industry’s fastest-growing digital content networks and includes sites dedicated to every major professional sports team, all of the nation’s top college athletic programs, popular TV shows, movies and other celebrated sports, culture, tech and entertainment categories. Minute Media is looking for an NHL Staff Writer to join our FanSided team. This role will support our network of 33 NHL sites by covering breaking news, providing unique analysis, and writing about the teams from a fan’s perspective. You will work closely with our NHL Director to find the best topics and angles to write about. Understanding and writing from the unique perspective of each team’s fans while covering the topics they are most passionate about is a key component of this role. Through your own writing and sharing your ideas and experiences with our NHL Division team, you will play a key role in our NHL coverage.

Requirements

1–3+ years of experience writing about the NHL.
Strong understanding of hockey culture, primarily focused on NHL.
A strong, engaging writing voice that is more casual than it is AP tone.
Understanding of SEO, audience reach, and growth strategies.
Organized, communicative, and comfortable approach when working independently in a remote setting.
Ability to handle a fast-paced, content-heavy schedule.
Collaborative attitude and being able to work closely with NHL Director, fellow writers, and contractors.
A drive to create high-quality short- and medium-form content and to be what’s next within the NHL digital media content space.
Confidence engaging with fans on social media or in comments and live chats while representing the brand.
Comfort working nights, weekends, and during peak NHL news cycles.

Nice To Haves

Experience creating short-form vertical content for TikTok, YouTube Shorts, and Reels.
Newsletter writing.
Podcasting experience.

Responsibilities

Write timely, high-quality NHL content including breaking news, analysis, game coverage, and feature stories.
Produce 120-150 pieces of written content per month, typically ranging from 500-700 words, across our family of 33 NHL sites.
Craft ideas, story angles, and headlines that can be shared with freelance writers within the division.
Maintain FanSided editorial standards, voice, and best practices across all published content.
Use data and editorial guidance to improve story selection, headlines, and overall impact.
Work with our team site contractors to coach improvement and growth across the division.