Title: Contract Writer, Snowboarder.com
Employment Type: Full-Time, Contract
Location: Remote USA
First Look:
The Arena Group is seeking a niche outdoors-loving, snowboard-obsessed contract writer with excellent writing skills and online know-how to join Snowboarder.com. If hired, you will be responsible for producing a mix of quick-turnaround, 350-word articles and longer-form more evergreen assignments on a daily basis, which will be assigned each morning.
The Arena Group’s expected hourly rate for this position is $25 USD 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 snowboarding
Search the social media channels of key players in the niche industry to find potential sources of content
Help to curate content for Snowboarder's Instagram and social media pages
Search for and choose appropriate photos for each article
Pitch ideas for articles to editors on a daily, ongoing basis
Work with our Evergreen Editor on longer-form evergreen articles
Keep the editorial calendar updated with the status of your assignments
Accept and apply feedback from editors to improve the quality of articles
What You’ll Bring:
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in the outdoor adventure/snow sports space
At least 1-2 years of writing experience, preferably in a news capacity (required)
Thorough knowledge and understanding of the niche culture of snowboarding
First-hand experience and participation as a snowboarder
Vast knowledge of the key players in the snowboarding community
A genuine interest in outdoor adventure/snow sports as a whole
About Us:
The Arena Group (NYSE American: AREN) is an innovative technology platform and media company with a proven cutting-edge playbook that transforms media brands. Our unified technology platform empowers creators and publishers with tools to publish and monetize their content, while also leveraging quality journalism of anchor brands like TheStreet, Parade, Men’s Journal, and HubPages to build their businesses. The company aggregates content across a diverse portfolio of over 265 brands, reaching over 100 million users monthly. Visit us at thearenagroup.net and discover how we are revolutionizing the world of digital media.
The Arena Group is an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering an inclusive environment. We do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment on the basis of age, race, color, ancestry, national origin, religion, disability, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, status as a protected veteran, or any other protected status in accordance with applicable law. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
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