About the job

Fractl is seeking remote writers with expert sports knowledge to join our growing pool of freelancers. Ideally, you’ll be able to produce a minimum of three to five pieces of content (typically 1,300–2,000 words) per week with the possibility to take on more work within other verticals.

Expectations include but aren’t limited to the following:

  • Ability to research and clearly explain a variety of sports topics (e.g., football, basketball, team rivalries)
  • Strong proofreading skills and in-depth knowledge of grammar, spelling, and punctuation
  • Attention to detail, good organizational skills, and common sense
  • Ability to adhere to brand/style guidelines and be receptive to client/editorial feedback
  • Experience in best practices when it comes to writing content optimized for search engines (e.g., applying keyword research within content, meta descriptions)
  • Submitting completed work on time within a requested channel/format
  • Maintaining originality in your work
  • Ability to communicate effectively within a team while also working independently
  • Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously while hitting tight deadlines
  • Staying on top of policies and procedures

Requirements:

  • Prior writing experience within the sports vertical, preferably as a freelancer
  • Provide samples of previous work
  • Familiarity working within the Google Suite
  • Knowledge of AP Style (other writing styles are a bonus)
  • Excellent communication and time management skills
  • Capacity to work with minimal supervision
  • Self-motivated, disciplined approach to work

Our goal is to work with you to help scale our efforts when it comes to creating thoughtful and engaging content for our clients. Success is largely dependent on the ability to multitask and meet strict deadlines while also being quick to understand client motivations behind the content you create.