The Messenger seeks senior writer, women’s basketball

We are seeking a talented and experienced Senior Writer to join our team covering the WNBA and Women’s College Basketball. The ideal candidate will have a passion for women’s basketball and the ability to write engaging, informative, and insightful articles on a wide range of women’s basketball-related topics.

Responsibilities:

• Contribute stories in a variety of formats and lengths, utilizing a deep network of sources
• Meet all deadlines with clean copy that meets company style and assigned length guidelines
• Stay up-to-date with the latest news and trends in the world of women’s basketball
• Collaborate with other writers and editors to ensure high-quality content
• Balance ambitious storytelling and in-depth features with topical stories and news analysis.
• Develop and pitch new story ideas and projects

Requirements:

• Minimum of 5 years of professional writing experience, preferably in sports journalism or a related field
• Expert ability to bring unique elements to stories, and/or a proven ability to be first on stories that matter to fans, is greatly preferred.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Strong knowledge of women’s basketball at all levels, including current and developing trends in analytics, metrics, science, and business.
• Ability to meet tight deadlines and work within a team in a fast-paced environment. Ability to travel as assigned.
• Flexibility to work evenings, weekends, and holidays as needed

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