Contract News Writer, BIKE - New York, United States - The Arena Platform Inc

Description

Job Description

Title: Contract News Writer, BIKE

Employment Type: Full-time

Location: Intermountain West, Southeast, Northeast- Remote, USA

First Look: (Contract News Writer)

The Arena Group is seeking a mountain bike-loving Contract News Writer with excellent writing skills and online know-how to join our team. The News Writer will be responsible for producing quick-turnaround, word articles on a daily basis, which will be assigned each morning by the News Editor.

This is a full-time, contract position at a rate of $25 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 mountain biking news, athletes, and competitions
• Search social media channels of key players in mountain biking to find potential sources of content
• Search for and choose appropriate photos for each article
• Pitch ideas for articles to the News Editor
• Accept and apply feedback from the News Editor to improve the quality of articles
• Work with members from Arena Group publications to produce high quality articles and content
• Interview athletes, brands, and key players
• Provide industry insight through personal anecdotes and entertaining analysis of competitions, events, and news
  

What You'll Bring:

• Mountain biking enthusiast
• Excellent verbal and written communication
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience
• At least 1 year of writing experience, preferably in a news capacity
• Thorough knowledge and understanding of the niche culture of mountain biking
• First-hand experience and participation as a mountain biker
• Vast knowledge of the key players in the mountain biking community
• A genuine interest in outdoor adventure sports as a whole

Snapshot of Benefits at The Arena Group:

• Medical, Dental and, Vision Coverage
• Retirement Savings Plan (401K), with company match
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA) & Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Commuter Benefits
• Reimbursement for business cell phone use per company policy
• Unlimited Paid Time Off
• Paid Parental Leave
• 12 Paid Holidays
• Please note, benefits may differ between full-time, part-time, and contracted employees