Job Description Trainee journalists required to write sports related articles for a small online media company. Articles need to be approx 500-700 words each, and written to a high level of professionalism. The content will be around betting previews for upcoming sporting events, Candidates should have an interest and passion for whichever sport they want to write about, and we require enthusiasts for the following sports:
- Football
- Racing
- Rugby
- Cricket
- Tennis
- Golf
- Boxing
- Darts
- F1
- American sports
We require successful candidates to provide 1-3 articles per week. A list of subject areas will be provided around the candidates skill set. Articles will be published on a network of gambling sites, providing great exposure for the chosen candidate(s) – a specific journalist profile including picture would be set up for the successful candidate allowing them to demonstrate their work to future employees. There may also be opportunities for the successful candidate to do further work in the world of online marketing / media / journalism, as this is a rapidly expanding small company. This is a work from home position, allowing potential candidates to work in their own time around their studies and other commitments. We are looking for reliable people, who are committed to developing their careers and making a name for themselves in journalism. Application Process To apply for this position, please send a preview article for an upcoming sporting event to jobs@deepstackmedia.co.uk by the 25th October 2014. Please also explain why you are interested/suitable for the position in a single paragraph. For the preview, please ensure your article follows the following style / tone of voice:
- Speak from a position of expertise, but also in the language of the common fan.
- Substantiate opinion with facts and stats (previous form etc).
- Written with plenty of personality in the 1st person
- Article should ‘Share the thrill’ of the sport
- Adventurous headlines and opening paragraphs
- Contains detailed insight
- Written with confidence but not arrogance. A strong opinion one way or another that people can agree or disagree with
- Betting odds are used when appropriate
Remuneration £8 per hour. This is a flexible position, allowing candidates to work remotely in their own time. However deadlines are strict. Successful candidates will get a reference, Linkedin recommendations, and vast experience in the world of online media. Previous candidates for this role have gone on to achieve good jobs:
“The work at Deepstack Media gave me experience of not just writing but also statistical research, which proved valuable within the journalism industry. By giving me the opportunity to have regular published work online I was able to increase my knowledge of the betting industry and the way in which the market works – which markets are value for money and what values a good bet. This was added to the improvements in the way I structured my written pieces, making them not only easy to read but also filled with relevant information. By showcasing my work through regular betting previews I was given the opportunity for paid work on larger projects, including further statistical analysis and research. This invaluable opportunity has allowed me to produce published work to a good standard that I believe helped me achieve my internship within the sports journalism industry.”