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Title: Contract News Writer, BIKE
Employment Type: Full-time
Location: Intermountain West, Southeast, Northeast- Remote, USA
First Look: (Contract News Writer)
The Arena Group is seeking a mountain bike-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 News Editor.
This is a full-time, contract position at a rate of $25 per hour.
Please note: due to the volume of applications we receive, only applicants selected for consideration will be contacted.
What You’ll Do:
Write multiple short, quick-turnaround articles on topics related to mountain biking news, athletes, and competitions
Search social media channels of key players in mountain biking to find potential sources of content
Search for and choose appropriate photos for each article
Pitch ideas for articles to the News Editor
Accept and apply feedback from the News Editor to improve the quality of articles
Work with members from Arena Group publications to produce high quality articles and content
Interview athletes, brands, and key players
Provide industry insight through personal anecdotes and entertaining analysis of competitions, events, and news
What You’ll Bring:
Mountain biking 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 mountain biking
First-hand experience and participation as a mountain biker
Vast knowledge of the key players in the mountain biking community
A genuine interest in outdoor adventure sports as a whole
Snapshot of Benefits at The Arena Group:
Medical, Dental and, Vision Coverage
Retirement Savings Plan (401K), with company match
Flexible Spending Account (FSA) & Health Savings Account (HSA)
Commuter Benefits
Reimbursement for business cell phone use per company policy
Unlimited Paid Time Off
Paid Parental Leave
12 Paid Holidays
Please note, benefits may differ between full-time, part-time, and contracted employees
Full Time
$72k-92k (estimate)
05/03/2024
05/19/2024