Job Description
Title: News Writer (Contract), Powder.com
Employment Type: Full-Time, Contract
Location: Remote USA
Position Overview:
The Arena Group is seeking a ski-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, 250-350 word articles on a daily basis, which will be assigned each morning by the Trending News Editor.
Compensation:
This is a full-time, contract position at a rate of $25 per hour.
What You’ll Do:
- Writing multiple short, quick-turnaround articles on topics related to skiing
- Searching social media channels of key players in skiing to find potential sources of content
- Searching for and choosing appropriate photos for each article
- Pitching ideas for articles to the Trending News Editor
- Accepting and applying feedback from the Trending News Editor to improve the quality of articles
What You’ll Bring:
Please do not apply if you do not have the experience listed below. Applicants without these qualifications will not be considered.
- Skiing 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 skiing
- First-hand experience and participation as a skiier
- Vast knowledge of the key players in the ski community
- A genuine interest in outdoor adventure sports as a whole
