Sports Writer, Freelance

The Manual seeks an innovative, experienced, engaged writer to help craft exceptional content about several sports - but it's not what you might be thinking. Please read this job post thoroughly.

You should be team-oriented with exceptional organizational skills. You must be able to work within our tech-centric platforms (Teams, Asana, WordPress), be willing to continually learn, adapt to a changing environment as unique needs arise, and take assignments on short notice as needed (don't worry, we usually give you at least a few days to finish an article).

Prior experience with WordPress is crucial. You also must manage multiple projects/tasks in a structured environment without missing deadlines.

The Manual seeks a proficient writer passionate about creating great content, educating readers, and enhancing article formatting. Providing our readers with the best reading experience and information is essential, as is the ability to vet your content for clarity and comprehensiveness.

We are looking for someone knowledgeable about the following:

MLB
F1
UFC
Pickleball
Golf

The ideal candidate is an experienced writer with a passion for the above and wants to dive right in and create incredible content. We are looking for writers who can create evergreen editorial content and have something interesting to say. If you want to do recaps on games or tournaments, this isn't the role for you.

Our editorial framework and workflow make the work simple so you can be effective. We provide everything writers need so they can focus on crafting excellent content for our readers.

The ability to meet deadlines and use excellent judgment is crucial.

What you'll do:

Collaborate with editorial staff on content strategy
Maintain a steady production flow for your content
Manage content production goals while maintaining first-class quality standards
Possess a keen eye for understanding the brand vision and content goals
Review content for completeness and quality before submitting it for publication
Route and monitor tasks throughout the content production pipeline (Asana and WordPress)
Other duties as assigned

You have:

2+ years of experience as an author for online publications
Excellent writing and self-editing skills
Ability to multi-task, meet deadlines, and work independently
Strong attention to detail
Experience with WordPress
Asana and Google Drive/Excel experience is a plus
Knowledge of AP style
Admirable organizational skills and attention to detail
Ability to handle multiple tasks effectively and meet deadlines
Ability to communicate and provide feedback effectively
Superior time management skills

How to apply:

Submit the following info:

Your background, areas of interest/experience in the sports above.
Your availability to start, as well as your overall availability for creating content.
Resume with relevant writing or journalism experience.
Writing samples: Send three published clips of your writing, preferably on sports.
Other relevant links: Add a link to your LinkedIn profile or online portfolio.