Minute Media · 2 days ago
NHL Staff Writer
New York, NY
Full-time
Hybrid
Entry, Mid Level
$50K/yr - $55K/yr
1+ years expMinute Media is looking for an NHL Staff Writer to join the FanSided team, which covers a variety of sports and entertainment topics. The role involves writing high-quality NHL content, including breaking news and analysis, while collaborating closely with the NHL Director to engage with fans and improve coverage across 33 NHL sites.
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Responsibilities
Write timely, high-quality NHL content including breaking news, analysis, game coverage, and feature stories
Produce 120-150 pieces of written content per month, typically ranging from 500-700 words, across our family of 33 NHL sites
Craft ideas, story angles, and headlines that can be shared with freelance writers within the division
Maintain FanSided editorial standards, voice, and best practices across all published content
Use data and editorial guidance to improve story selection, headlines, and overall impact
Work with our team site contractors to coach improvement and growth across the division
Qualification
Required
1–3+ years of experience writing about the NHL
Strong understanding of hockey culture, primarily focused on NHL
A strong, engaging writing voice that is more casual than it is AP tone
Understanding of SEO, audience reach, and growth strategies
Organized, communicative, and comfortable approach when working independently in a remote setting
Ability to handle a fast-paced, content-heavy schedule
Collaborative attitude and being able to work closely with NHL Director, fellow writers, and contractors
A drive to create high-quality short- and medium-form content and to be what's next within the NHL digital media content space
Confidence engaging with fans on social media or in comments and live chats while representing the brand
Comfort working nights, weekends, and during peak NHL news cycles
Preferred
Experience creating short-form vertical content for TikTok, YouTube Shorts, and Reels
Newsletter writing
Podcasting experience
Benefits
Flexible vacation policy
15 paid holidays
Paid parental leave
Health insurance
401(k) retirement plan
Company
Minute Media
Minute Media is a global technology and content company specializing in sports and culture.
501-1000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$260MKey Investors
Dawn CapitalGoldman SachsQumra Capital
2024-01-24Series Unknown· $100M
2024-01-24Debt Financing
2020-02-26Series I· $40M
Leadership Team
Asaf Peled
Founder, CEO
Tom Golan
SVP, Product & Operations
Recent News
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