Offer summary

Qualifications:

1-3 years of experience in writing or video content creation, preferably in sports media., Strong writing skills with the ability to convert longer stories into engaging short-form scripts., Subject matter expertise in NBA and NCAA basketball, with a passion for staying updated on relevant content., Familiarity with content management and video editing tools is a plus..

Key responsabilities:

Write 8-10 short-video scripts daily focused on NBA and NCAA basketball.

Convert scripts into videos using editing tools, including voiceovers and graphics.

Fact-check and proof scripts to ensure quality and accuracy before final submission.

Track analytics and adjust content strategies based on performance metrics.

Job description

About US

Sportskeeda - For the hardcore sports fan

Established in 2009, Absolute Sports is the parent company of Sportskeeda.com, ProFootballNetwork.com, SoapCentral.com and Deltiasgaming.com. We are a subsidiary of Nazara Technologies, the only publicly listed Indian gaming / diversified media company.

Sportskeeda is a global sports content platform that covers the world's biggest sports and esports subjects and serves over 100 Million fans every month. Our passionate team comprises top content creators from around the world who produce hundreds of well-researched content pieces on a daily basis. Sportskeeda has market leadership in multiple sports in the US, being #10 in Comscore rankings and a very close #2 in India (All Sports).

ProFootballNetwork.com is a NFL-focused property in the US with +11M monthly users.

SoapCentral.com is a leading soap opera content destination in the US.

Deltiasgaming.com is a dynamic and thriving online platform dedicated to providing gamers of all skill levels with top-notch content, valuable resources, and an engaging community.

We are a Great Place to Work certified organization, with employees and contributors working from various corners of the globe.

The Opportunity

Location: Remote

Experience: 1 to 3 years

Role: Contract

Key Responsibilities

Sportskeeda is looking for an enthusiastic and detail-driven script writer who is a subject matter specialist in the domain of NBA and NCAA / college basketball!

The best part? We will teach you the rest! We will teach you how to write scripts for short-form content like Reels and YouTube Shorts, and we will teach you how to convert those scripts into videos too!

Dabbling into tech and innovation with a creative, detail-oriented mindset is the crux of this role and we would love to have you on board if you know your way around content about the NBA, as well as college basketball!

Writing 8-10 short-video scripts per day within the NBA and NCAA / college basketball domain, purely meant for vertical content
Converting scripts and briefs into video using prescribed video tools for editing, voiceovers, graphics, etc.
Fact-checking and proofing the scripts with proper due diligence with the reporting manager for a quality final product
Developing content strategies in adherence to larger goals and targets
Ownership of views, interactions, and traffic on the channels for the specific content domain assigned
Tracking analytics on a daily, weekly, and monthly basis, and implementing course-correction whenever necessary.

Requirements

Subject matter expertise in and around the NBA and NCAA / college basketball in the US, with a knack to stay updated and consume content across various areas and platforms for the same
Knowledge of content management and picking topics, selecting titles, hooks, and delivering quality, engaging information via short-form video content
Strong writing skills to understand the scope and relevance of converting longer stories suitable for short-form scripts with exciting and unique angles
1-2 years of experience in video content (preferred, but not mandatory)
Knowledge of generative AI tools like ChatGPT, Play.HT, ElevenLabs, etc. (preferred, but not mandatory)
Knowledge of image / video editing tools like Canva, Premiere Pro, etc. (preferred, but not mandatory)
A hunger to produce great content from your assigned domain and the eye for detail in picking the right stories and topics