Breaking News Team Writer, Bleacher Report (Temporary)
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Who We Are...
When we say, "the stuff dreams are made of," we're not just referring to the world of wizards, dragons and superheroes, or even to the wonders of Planet Earth. Behind WBD's vast portfolio of iconic content and beloved brands, are the storytellers bringing our characters to life, the creators bringing them to your living rooms and the dreamers creating what's next...
From brilliant creatives, to technology trailblazers, across the globe, WBD offers career defining opportunities, thoughtfully curated benefits, and the tools to explore and grow into your best selves. Here you are supported, here you are celebrated, here you can thrive.
Your New Role
Bleacher Report is a leading digital media source for sports content and conversation.
This is a temporary, full-time position at Bleacher Report, through at least February 15. It can be worked from a remote location, or from our New York or San Francisco offices. We are seeking a writer to produce articles around the day's biggest national stories and upcoming events, using existing reports, reaction and social media to create content in a fast-paced, collaborative environment. If you are interested in being considered for the role, please attach a cover letter along with your application.
Your Role Accountabilities
- Working with editors to create new reports and update existing articles.
- Ceating high-visibility pieces of content around sports' biggest events, on-field action and off-field issues.
- Following protocol to meet the demands of a deadline-driven operation that works closely with Bleacher Report's Programming and Quality Control departments to create clean, engaging, accurate and timely content.
Qualifications & Experience
- Strong knowledge of a wide variety of sports, with some in-depth specialties.
- 1-3 years relevant experience in digital sports media.
- Ability to write about all aspects of sports on and off the field.
- Ability to write quickly and cleanly, according to AP style.
- Ability to use a variety of media to illustrate content.
- Comfort in online publishing and word-processing systems.
- Ability to navigate social media for newsworthy reactions to sports events.
- Effective communication and multi-tasking skills
How We Get Things Done...
This last bit is probably the most important! Here at WBD, our guiding principles are the core values by which we operate and are central to how we get things done. You can find them at www.wbd.com/guiding-principles/ along with some insights from the team on what they mean and how they show up in their day to day. We hope they resonate with you and look forward to discussing them during your interview.
The Legal Bits...
In compliance with local law, we are disclosing the compensation, or a range thereof, for roles in locations where legally required. $54,600.00 - $101,400.00 salary per year. Other rewards may include annual bonuses, short- and long-term incentives, and program-specific awards. In addition, Warner Bros. Discovery provides a variety of benefits to employees, including health insurance coverage, an employee wellness program, life and disability insurance, a retirement savings plan, paid holidays and paid time off (PTO).
Warner Bros. Discovery embraces the opportunity to build a workforce that reflects the diversity of our society and the world around us. Being an equal opportunity employer means that we take seriously our responsibility to consider qualified candidates on the basis of merit, without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, mental or physical disability, and genetic information, marital status, citizenship status, military status, protected veteran status or any other category protected by law.
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