Sports writer job description
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Example sports writer requirements on a job description
Sports writer requirements can be divided into technical requirements and required soft skills. The lists below show the most common requirements included in sports writer job postings.
Sample sports writer requirements
- Experience writing for a sports publication
- Bachelor's degree in journalism or related field
- Strong knowledge of various sports and their rules
- Excellent research and fact-checking skills
- Able to meet tight deadlines
Sample required sports writer soft skills
- Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
- Ability to work well in a team environment
- Flexibility and adaptability to changing priorities and schedules
- Creative thinking and problem-solving skills
- Passion for sports and a desire to stay up-to-date on industry trends
Sports writer job description example 1
Apple sports writer job description
Santa Clara Valley (Cupertino),California,United States
Marketing
+ 8+ years experience writing about sports, including professional soccer.
+ Experience managing accelerated timelines and shifting deliverables-while being able to prioritize, communicate tradeoffs, and stay on track.
+ Experience partnering with various collaborators (Design, Marketing, UX, Engineering) to tell stories in online environments.
+ Excellent communication, cross-department collaboration, and planning skills with an impeccable attention to detail.
+ Experience driving editorial strategy and working hands-on to realize that vision.
**Description**
We're looking for a dynamic, highly organized writer to help craft central messaging about soccer and all things sports. Based in Cupertino, this role is responsible for writing copy that will appear on the Apple TV app, as well as additional customer-facing comms (emails, push notifications, and other marketing-specific initiatives). Must be a top-notch writer and skilled editor who can collaborate across a wide variety of teams to ensure that our creative vision is realized in the copy that we produce. Must also play a critical role in evolving our editorial voice and inspiring customers to not only engage with sports content on the Apple TV app, but have the best experience doing so. The role demands being able to articulate a high-level vision and advocate for it, but also dive into the details. It's critical to have experience partnering with executives across an organization to understand and support upcoming priorities. The ideal candidate is a brilliant communicator, both spoken and written, with a deep knowledge and experience writing about live sports.
**Education & Experience**
Bachelor's degree required.
**Additional Requirements**
**Apple Footer**
Apple is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to inclusion and diversity. We take affirmative action to ensure equal opportunity for all applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, Veteran status, or other legally protected characteristics. Learn more about your EEO rights as an applicant (Opens in a new window) .
Apple will not discriminate or retaliate against applicants who inquire about, disclose, or discuss their compensation or that of other applicants. United States Department of Labor. Learn more (Opens in a new window) .
Apple is required to comply with a COVID-19 vaccination mandate issued by the New York City Department of Health. We will verify the vaccination status of all New York City team members who are working at an Apple Store, office, or partner store in New York City. New York City Department of Health Learn more (Opens in a new window) .
Apple will consider for employment all qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with applicable law. If you're applying for a position in San Francisco, review the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance guidelines (opens in a new window) applicable in your area.
Apple participates in the E-Verify program in certain locations as required by law. Learn more about the E-Verify program (Opens in a new window) .
Apple is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to applicants with physical and mental disabilities. Apple is a drug-free workplace. Reasonable Accommodation and Drug Free Workplace policy Learn more (Opens in a new window) .
Marketing
+ 8+ years experience writing about sports, including professional soccer.
+ Experience managing accelerated timelines and shifting deliverables-while being able to prioritize, communicate tradeoffs, and stay on track.
+ Experience partnering with various collaborators (Design, Marketing, UX, Engineering) to tell stories in online environments.
+ Excellent communication, cross-department collaboration, and planning skills with an impeccable attention to detail.
+ Experience driving editorial strategy and working hands-on to realize that vision.
**Description**
We're looking for a dynamic, highly organized writer to help craft central messaging about soccer and all things sports. Based in Cupertino, this role is responsible for writing copy that will appear on the Apple TV app, as well as additional customer-facing comms (emails, push notifications, and other marketing-specific initiatives). Must be a top-notch writer and skilled editor who can collaborate across a wide variety of teams to ensure that our creative vision is realized in the copy that we produce. Must also play a critical role in evolving our editorial voice and inspiring customers to not only engage with sports content on the Apple TV app, but have the best experience doing so. The role demands being able to articulate a high-level vision and advocate for it, but also dive into the details. It's critical to have experience partnering with executives across an organization to understand and support upcoming priorities. The ideal candidate is a brilliant communicator, both spoken and written, with a deep knowledge and experience writing about live sports.
**Education & Experience**
Bachelor's degree required.
**Additional Requirements**
**Apple Footer**
Apple is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to inclusion and diversity. We take affirmative action to ensure equal opportunity for all applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, Veteran status, or other legally protected characteristics. Learn more about your EEO rights as an applicant (Opens in a new window) .
Apple will not discriminate or retaliate against applicants who inquire about, disclose, or discuss their compensation or that of other applicants. United States Department of Labor. Learn more (Opens in a new window) .
Apple is required to comply with a COVID-19 vaccination mandate issued by the New York City Department of Health. We will verify the vaccination status of all New York City team members who are working at an Apple Store, office, or partner store in New York City. New York City Department of Health Learn more (Opens in a new window) .
Apple will consider for employment all qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with applicable law. If you're applying for a position in San Francisco, review the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance guidelines (opens in a new window) applicable in your area.
Apple participates in the E-Verify program in certain locations as required by law. Learn more about the E-Verify program (Opens in a new window) .
Apple is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to applicants with physical and mental disabilities. Apple is a drug-free workplace. Reasonable Accommodation and Drug Free Workplace policy Learn more (Opens in a new window) .
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Updated March 14, 2024
Updated March 14, 2024