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Company DescriptionSportTechie is the world s leading resource devoted to the burgeoning intersection of sports and technology. We cover the latest technological innovations, ideas, and products that impact the fan experience, player performance, and sports industry as a whole. We report the cutting-edge developments with in-depth analysis and exclusive interviews to educate fans and industry experts alike. We exist to analyze and illuminate the growing numbers of ways technology is evolving sports.Job DescriptionThe Role:SportTechie is seeking a Senior Writer with incredibly strong research and story creation skills who lives to track down leads and produce compelling original content. You will be empowered to:Expand both the quality and quantity of SportTechie s contentProduce exceptional content ranging from breaking news to original longform storiesWork with our editorial team to manage the SportTechie newsletter and social media strategyBe involved in all phases of SportTechie content production including editorial, social media, podcast and video Make a name for yourself as a sports technology expert and thought leaderStay on top of the latest sports tech news, insights and analysis in order to create relevant and timely content and assignments Work with current editorial team to assist in editing contentQualificationsWhat we are looking for:At least four years of previous writing and reporting experience at a digital publicationAbsolutely must have the ability to juggle numerous ongoing assignments of varying time constraints Strong understanding of SEO, social media and online content strategyThorough experience with conducting email, phone and in-person interviews with sports leadersPrior experience with CMS platforms, particularly wordpress, is a plusExceptional communicator and team playerAn entrepreneurial spirit who truly wants to help build SportTechieAbility to execute regular job duties whether you are in a coffee shop, airport terminal or your home officeVideo and multimedia storytelling experience is a huge bonusHands-on knowledge of Adobe tools is a plusEvent speaking and planning experience Additional InformationJob Location:Work remotely with consistent daily communication with the SportTechie teamCompensation:Competitive salary, benefits and equity packageHow to apply:Email us your resume and top examples from your writing portfolio that can help show why you will excel in this role. Additionally, please include references and any relevant background about yourself and your previous writing experiences that will further illustrate your fit for this position. Bonus: Please try to demonstrate personality, sports tech knowledge and additional reasons for why you will be a good candidate to fill this vital role on the SportTechie team.SummaryType: Full-timeFunction: Writing/Editing