Sports Commerce Writer
Advance Local
**Job Description**
**_Diversity, Equity and Inclusion are at the core of our mission to strengthen and empower the communities we serve._**
**_This is a remote position with a preference of being based within the state of Oregon._**
The Oregonian Media Group is looking for an experienced and knowledgeable commerce writer to lead initiatives around how to watch sports event content as part of our growing affiliate revenue department. This person will produce content about sports streaming, tickets, apparel, and other revenue-producing opportunities in the sports world.
The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of SEO and a business mindset geared toward driving significant and sustainable revenue and audience through our best practices.
We want a writer who is motivated and excited at the thought of growing a brand. You should be passionate about sports and have a keen awareness about the various streaming services that offer sports programming in the current market. In addition to writing articles daily, the candidate will have an opportunity to write newsletters and text message alerts. Some editing also will be involved.
We are looking for someone who is highly competitive, detail-oriented and wants to be part of an innovative team. The daily role will include tracking key metrics to ensure content is performing to goal.
This is a newsroom position on our Content team, and the job will be during normal business hours, However, a candidate should be able to work on weekends when it’s necessary around major sports events like the Super Bowl.
The base salary range is $50,000 to $60,000 per year.
**You should apply if you have:**
+ Experience in sports and affiliate marketing or affiliate revenue initiatives
+ A passion for informing readers, building audiences and generating revenue
+ A strong understanding of SEO best practices
+ Clean copy and the confidence to self-edit
+ A passion for digesting data and understanding audience metrics
+ The ability to work independently and prioritize appropriately
+ A competitive nature and mindset
+ Strong organizational skills and poise to handle multiple tasks at once
**Required education, experience and skills**
+ Degree in journalism, English or communications, or related field preferred, or a combination of equivalent education and experience
+ Minimum 1-2 years’ journalism experience with a proven ability in reporting and writing
+ Experience building, maintaining and engaging an active audience
+ Ability to work independently under deadline pressure and prioritize tasks appropriately
+ Proven reporting, writing and organizational skills
+ Solid understanding of news writing, journalism ethics and story structure
+ Experience with search engine optimization practices
+ Experience using social media to source and promote content
+ Demonstrated capability in capitalizing on high-value topics by engaging audiences in frequency and urgency
Along with your resume, please include a cover letter with your application that details why you would be a good fit for this position and/or links to relevant clips.
**Additional Information**
Advance Local Media offers competitive pay and a comprehensive benefits package with affordable options for your healthcare including medical, dental and vision plans, mental health support options, flexible spending accounts, fertility assistance, a competitive 401(k) plan to help plan for your future, generous paid time off, paid parental and caregiver leave and an employee assistance program to support your work/life balance, optional legal assistance, life insurance options, as well as flexible holidays to honor cultural diversity.
Oregonian Media Group is a part of Advance Local Media, one of the largest media groups in the United States, which operates the leading news and information companies in more than 20 cities, reaching 52+ million people monthly with our quality, real-time journalism and community engagement. Our company is built upon the values of Integrity, Customer-first, Inclusiveness, Collaboration and Forward-looking. For more information about Advance Local, please visit www.advancelocal.com .
Oregonian Media Group is the most trusted source for news and information in Oregon and Southwest Washington. A digitally focused company, Oregonian Media Group provides content when and where readers want it - online, on smartphones and on tablets - through OREGONLIVE and a range of digital products. As the largest media company in the state, Oregonian Media Group is also advertisers' strongest media partner, with an innovative suite of products to help them connect with their best customers.
_Advance Local Media is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment, and is proud to be an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer, encouraging applications from people of all backgrounds. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, genetic information, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status, or any other category protected under federal, state or local law._
_If you need a reasonable accommodation because of a disability for any part of the employment process, please contact Human Resources and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information._
Advance Local Media does not provide sponsorship for work visas or employment authorization in the United States. Only candidates who are legally authorized to work in the U.S. will be considered for this position.
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