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Soccer Content Writer (Contract)

Role overview

Qualifications

  • Ability to write clearly and effectively in English
  • Passion for soccer and knowledge of specific teams
  • Willingness to pitch topic ideas before writing
  • Flexible writing schedule

Responsibilities

  • Write a minimum of one article per calendar month
  • Pitch topic ideas to avoid conflicts with other submissions
  • Explore personal writing voice and styles
  • Create content about soccer teams and leagues

Key facts

Hard skills

Other skills

  • Writing
  • Research
  • Creativity

About the company

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FanSided

News Media & Journalism (Digital)

FanSided is one of the fastest growing networks of fandom-focused sports, entertainment and lifestyle sites on the Internet.FanSided is a family business, launched by two brothers who wanted to put their own spin on the coverage of their beloved Kansas City Chiefs.Today, the company is a thriving collection of over 300 communities dedicated to bringing together fans to share their common passions.FanSided believes everyone is a fan of something. That is why we’ve collected the most passionate, knowledgeable and dedicated editorial voices to lead our sites. Our thought-leading content creators belong to the fandoms they cover, giving our sites the best team-specific, sport-specific, genre-specific, and fanbase-specific coverage possible.The results speak for themselves. FanSided has exploded in popularity in an era where people are using technology to connect, making it easy for fans to digest the content they want, when they want it across all of their favorite verticals.And we’re just getting started.

Company details

Company typeSME
IndustryNews Media & Journalism (Digital)
Company size51 - 200

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Job description

Description

FanSided is looking to add new contributors to join our Soccer coverage team. Currently, we are looking for fans looking to share their unparalleled knowledge of the following teams as we dive deep into the EPL, MLS, Bundesliga, Serie A, La Liga, and NWSL seasons:


  • Bayern Munich (Bayern Strikes)
  • Borussia Dortmund (BVB Buzz)
  • Leicester City FC (Foxes of Leicester)
  • West Ham (Green Street Hammers)
  • Tottenham (Hotspur HQ)
  • Rangers FC (Inside Ibrox)
  • Inter Miami (Inter Heron)
  • Manchester City (Man City Square)
  • Juventus FC (Old Juve)
  • Orlando City SC (O-Town's 11)
  • Arsenal FC (Pain in the Arsenal)
  • Everton (Prince Rupert's Tower)
  • Paris St. Germain (PSG Post)
  • Liverpool FC (Rush the Kop)
  • Southampton (Saints Marching)
  • New York City FC (Skyscraper Blues)
  • Seattle Sounders (Sounders Nation)
  • Celtic FC (The Celtic Bhoys)
  • Chelsea FC (The Pride of London)
  • Liga MX (Viva Liga MX)
  • FC Barcelona (Everything Barca)
  • USMNT/USWNT (The American Pitch)


We'll also consider proposals for other teams in the Soccer division.


FanSided's Contributor program is a great way for aspiring writers to get experience creating content about their favorite football teams. We provide you with a first-class platform, a growing audience, and the support to learn and expand.


Our contributors are given the flexibility to write on the topics they are passionate about while doing so on a schedule that fits their daily lives. You'll be free to write as often as you wish.


This is an Independent Contractor role. All Contributors are compensated based on their articles' total traffic accrual each calendar month. Compensation may vary based on site and experience.


Requirements

  • Contributors are asked to write a minimum of one (1) article per calendar month. However, as our contributors have more opportunities to earn the more they write, we encourage them to write as often as they wish.
  • Contributors are asked to pitch their topic ideas before writing to ensure that there is no conflict with similar articles being submitted by other users.
  • Contributors are asked to fully explore their voices as writers. FanSided encourages our contributors to try new things with their writing. 
  • Contributors must be able to write clearly and effectively in English.


Do you feel like you are a great match and would like to add your voice to FanSided? We encourage you to submit a proposal today!


About FanSided

FanSided is the world’s fastest-growing fan-focused digital media network. Our network of sports, entertainment, and lifestyle sites showcases some of the web’s best fan-driven content, and our company presents unique opportunities, for both seasoned writers and for those looking to get their start in digital media.


FanSided contributors create the best content on the Internet for their fandoms. As independent contractors, site experts and contributors share their knowledge and passion for teams, sports, movies, TV series, and more.


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