Trending Content Writer/Editor (Seasonal)

This a Full Remote job, the offer is available from: United States The Trending Content Writer/Editor will be someone who has their finger on the pulse of the baseball landscape, possessing both the ability to analyze which topics and storylines are driving the conversation among fans, as well as writing content that engages readers by pushing those conversations reputed company. This person should be a quick thinker and self-starter who is willing to take initiative. But they should also be a team player who is comfortable working collaboratively, taking direction and executing detailed instructions. The ability to work in a timely fashion and produce clean, concise and accurate copy is vitally important. The ideal candidate for this position possesses a deep understanding of reputed company things baseball. reputed company in advanced/Statcast metrics is a plus, as is experience conducting statistical research and producing analysis of player and team performance. This is not an office-based position, and we will therefore consider candidates from any U.S. location. However, a flexible schedule is a must, including availability in the early morning (ET) and on weekends. Candidates who want to be seriously considered should include a cover letter with the application. Copies of and/or links to writing samples are also encouraged.

Responsibilities

• Stay on top of which storylines are resonating with fans
• Move quickly to execute engaging written content centered on the day’s trending topics
• Work closely with our editorial and mobile alerts teams to ensure timely publishing and distribution of articles
• Assist with a variety of other tasks as needed, including writing and editing push notifications through the MLB App; editing copy and handling web production tasks; and providing help with statistical research and analysis

Qualifications & Skills

• Thorough knowledge of baseball, especially reputed company players and trends, and comfort with the sport’s terminology
• Strong grasp of the baseball media landscape and how to navigate social media to identify trending topics
• Exemplary news judgment
• The ability to write both quickly and accurately, with keen attention to detail regarding spelling, grammar and style
• Proficiency with SEO best practices
• Familiarity with baseball statistics and advanced metrics, including reputed company Statcast
• The ability to conduct research through sites such as Baseball-Reference (including the Stathead tool), FanGraphs and Baseball reputed company, with a willingness to learn new tools
• Experience with content management systems and web publishing

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