Live Reporter (Contract), Remote Job

About Us Powered by one of the largest global newsrooms in sports media, The Athletic brings sports fans the most comprehensive stories about the teams, sports and athletes they love. The Athletic’s newsroom of 500+ full-time staff delivers in-depth coverage of hundreds of professional and college teams across more than 47 North American markets and all 20 football clubs in the English Premier League, as well as many Championship clubs. About the Role The Athletic is seeking a Live Reporter on a to work with some of the best sports writers in the world and a talented team of editors to produce exceptional live blogs across a variety of sports on a daily basis. The right candidate will have experience working on a national sports desk or similar, a brilliant quality of copy and an engaging, driven approach to live coverage. This role is a 6 months contract to cover for an employee on leave. This role is remote for candidates based in either the United States or Canada. Responsibilities • Writing, editing and publishing content in live blogs. • Experience with producing breaking news content in an accurate, timely manner. • Curating the best content from social media. • Working with reporters to produce news stories and copy in their voice for live experience. • Collaborating with news editors to keep blogs up to date. • Understanding SEO and best practices. • Understanding of trends – both on search and social media. Requirements • Minimum 2+ years of live blogging experience. • A solid background in sports journalism. • High-end knowledge of a variety of different sports. • Must be flexible and collaborative. • This role is based in the United Kingdom and will work remotely. The annual base salary range for this role is $67,000.00 - $85,000.00 USD. The total compensation offered for this position may vary based on factors such as education, experience, skills, and location. It may also include non-cash rewards and benefits. The base salary range is subject to change and may be modified in the future. The Athletic offers unique perks and benefits to all full-time employees based on their country of residence. Our comprehensive US benefits package includes: - Highly competitive, employer-contributed medical, dental, vision, basic life and disability insurance plans. - Savings accounts for medical, wellness, and childcare expenses. - 401k retirement savings plan and employer match. - Paid time off including paid sick leave, 12 paid holidays, 15 days of accrued vacation to start, and up to 20 weeks of Paid Parental Leave. For international candidates: Our global benefits packages offer similar benefits and perks, competitive to the local market. The Athletic Media Company is an equal opportunity employer and enthusiastically encourages people from all backgrounds and experiences to apply. The Athletic will consider all applicants without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, physical and/or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, transgender status, age, sexual orientation, military or veteran status, or any other protected characteristic under applicable law. Apply tot his job