NFL Writer (Freelance)

New Posted 17 July 2024 | Remote | Heavy Sports

Heavy, a leading sports news and information website, is expanding its NFL coverage ahead of the 2024 season.

We're looking to partner with hard-charging, entrepreneurial freelance contributors to write about the most exciting storylines around the NFL and its biggest stars.

Compatible contributors should be able to demonstrate:

A passion for and deep understanding of the NFL and its 32 teams
Proven ability to vet, verify and confirm information
Ability to produce clean and polished copy
A track record of pro/college sports coverage (football preferred)
Ability and desire to react rapidly to on-and-off-field breaking news
Strong multi-tasking and communication skills
Ability to quickly navigate social media to spot news and find additional information after a story breaks

Work autonomously and remotely. Heavy's editors are available for support but do not make assignments.

Compensation includes a monthly $500 retainer and scales with performance.

See all other sports writing opportunities at Heavy here: https://heavy.com/be-a-heavy-sports-contributor/


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