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WNBA Staff Writer

Virtual Vocations Inc · New York, NY, USA · Remote ·

Job type:
Full Time

Seeking an ambitious and curious Staff Writer for a full-time remote position, the WNBA Staff Writer will report and write feature, news, and analysis stories primarily focused on women's sports, particularly the WNBA and women's college basketball, while collaborating across various platforms including digital, print, and social media.
Key responsibilities

Report and write news reactions, columns, and analysis pieces on the WNBA and women's college basketball
Produce engaging feature stories for SI.com and the magazine on various sports topics
Coordinate with editors to anticipate news cycles and help build content calendars for coverage

Required qualifications

7+ years of sports journalism experience, preferably covering women's basketball
Deep knowledge of and a wide network in the women's basketball community
Strong news judgment and awareness of emerging trends
Ability to write clearly and quickly with a distinct style and voice
Mastery of social media as a news gathering tool and brand-building platform