Freelance Fantasy Content Creator

Responsibilities

• Write original and insightful posts on all the key news and events of the day
• Produce informative, timely, and concise fantasy analysis on breaking news, injuries, transactions, and game results
• Provide fantasy analysis for video, both for live streams and video on demand
• Brainstorm and pitch creative approaches to content and coverage of key events
• Work closely with additional NBC Sports/Rotoworld writers and contributors on the site to ensure near around-the-clock coverage

Basic Requirements

• Strong editorial judgment and engagement with multiple sports properties
• Minimum one year experience in a sports writing capacity
• Familiarity with and experience in fantasy sports writing. Comfortable with using fantasy terminology in copy

Additional Qualifications

• Ability to work in a team environment, eagerness to learn, and ability to adjust on the fly as storylines and trends evolve and change
• Experience and familiarity with social media platforms and how they can be applied to content
• Particular understanding and use of social media (X, Bluesky, Instagram)
• Experience with sports betting and playing fantasy sports is a plus
• Availability on nights and weekends

Desired Characteristics

Additional Requirements

• Interested candidate must submit a resume/CV through www.nbcunicareers.com to be considered
• Must have unrestricted work authorization to work in the United States
• Availability on nights and weekends
• Must be 18 years or older
• It is the policy of NBCUniversal and NBCUniversal’ s affiliated businesses to consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex (including pregnancy) sexual orientation, age, disability, veteran status or other characteristics protected by law
• Fully Remote: This position has been designated as fully remote, meaning that the position is expected to contribute from a non-NBCUniversal worksite, most commonly an employee’s residence
• $200/day rate
• We are accepting applications for this position on an ongoing basis.
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