News Writer (Contract)

The Arena Group is seeking a ski-loving Contract News Writer with excellent writing skills and online know-how to join our team. The News Writer will be responsible for producing quick-turnaround, 250-350 word articles on a daily basis, which will be assigned each morning by the Trending News Editor.

Compensation:

This is a full-time, contract position at a rate of $25 per hour.

What You’ll Do:

Writing multiple short, quick-turnaround articles on topics related to skiing
Searching social media channels of key players in skiing to find potential sources of content
Searching for and choosing appropriate photos for each article
Pitching ideas for articles to the Trending News Editor
Accepting and applying feedback from the Trending News Editor to improve the quality of articles

What You’ll Bring:

Please do not apply if you do not have the experience listed below. Applicants without these qualifications will not be considered.

Skiing enthusiast
Excellent verbal and written communication
Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience
At least 1 year of writing experience, preferably in a news capacity
Thorough knowledge and understanding of the niche culture of skiing
First-hand experience and participation as a skiier
Vast knowledge of the key players in the ski community
A genuine interest in outdoor adventure sports as a whole

You Are:

Team-oriented, detail-oriented, creative, possesses great time-management skills, and are able to turn around clean, accurate copy in a timely, efficient manner, without the need for a heavy top edit. You have a thorough understanding of how to write in an online capacity, including properly sourcing and hyperlinking material, and also composing articles in a conversational tone that aims to provide the most optimal reader experience. You also have a willingness to learn, and an ability to apply feedback to further hone your craft and develop your skills as a writer.