What are the responsibilities and job description for the GiveMeSport - NBA Freelance Data Analytics Journalist position at Valnet Freelance?
This position will operate on a remote, freelance basis. To be eligible for this opportunity, you must be located in the US or Canada.
Are you an NBA enthusiast with proficiency in data analytics and writing?
GIVEMESPORT.COM is looking for an NBA Data Journalist to incorporate advanced analytics into their written work.
GIVEMESPORT is one of the world’s largest independent sports media publishers. It covers news, features, and interviews across a broad range of sports, from football and MMA to the NFL and NBA, catering its content to a global audience of more than 30 million fans each and every month.
We pride ourselves on delivering not just the scores, but the stories behind them. Our team of dedicated writers and contributors is committed to providing insightful commentary, thought-provoking analysis, and in-depth features that go beyond the surface of the game.
Expectations:
- Write one article a day using advanced statistics/analytics (20-30 a month)
- Stay up-to-date with NFL trends and pitch 2 additional content ideas per day for other writers, accompanied with advanced statistics
- Audit articles on GIVEMESPORT's NBA page and offer suggestions on how to improve them using advanced statistics/analytics
What we're looking for:
- In-depth knowledge and deep passion for the NBA
- Proficient sports data research skills
- Background and strong understanding of advanced sports analytics (familiarity with sites such as basketball-reference.com and pro-football-reference.com considered a plus)
- Excellent editorial judgment of what's newsworthy or worth covering
- Advanced writing skills and ability to articulate researched sports data
We will get back to you as soon as possible if we think you'd make a solid addition to the team.
