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Stamford, CT, United States
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Daily Fantasy NFL Writer
About Us
NBCUniversal is one of the world’s leading media and entertainment companies in the development, production, and marketing of entertainment, news, and information to a global audience. NBCUniversal owns and operates a valuable portfolio of news and entertainment television networks, a premier motion picture company, significant television production operations, a leading television stations group, and world-renowned theme parks. NBCUniversal’s policy is to provide equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender, gender identity or expression, age, national origin or ancestry, citizenship, disability, sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy, veteran status, membership in the uniformed services, genetic information, or any other basis protected by applicable law.
NBC Sports Digital:
A division of the NBC Sports Group, Emmy Award-winning NBC Sports Digital offers sports fans 24/7 news coverage, extensive live-event streaming, and complementary coverage of many of the properties within NBC Sports Group’s unparalleled collection of media rights across web, mobile and tablets. NBC Sports Digital includes NBCSports.com, NBCOlympics.com, GolfChannel.com, the digital assets of NBC Sports Regional Networks and Rotoworld.com, among others, as well as a collection of apps that includes NBC Sports Live Extra, NBC SportsTalk, NBC Olympics Live Extra, and NBC Olympics. NBC Sports Group and Yahoo! Sports, through a content and promotional partnership, rank No. 1 in traffic among all sports digital properties. Through its SportsTalk strategy, NBCSports.com provides fans with quick, frequently-updated news and information with a unique perspective. The division’s live streaming portfolio includes some of the most-watched and most-trafficked events of all time, including Sunday Night Football on a weekly basis, Super Bowl XLVI, Stanley Cup Playoffs and Final and the 2012 London Olympic Games, for which NBCOlympics.com earned an Emmy.
Role Purpose
The Daily Fantasy NFL Writer will be responsible for analyzing original content regarding the key NFL news and events of the day as well as selected weekly columns and updates for daily fantasy. Note, this role may be considered as a remote position.
Responsibilities
Write original and insightful posts on all of the key NFL news and events of the day
Cover breaking daily fantasy news stories with quick, concise analysis
Contribute on digital video with analyzes and predictions on daily fantasy and NFL news
Work closely with additional Rotoworld writers and contributors on the site to ensure near around-the-clock coverage
Work with other writers on free site, premium sections and big events (Free Agency, NFL Draft, NFL Kickoff, playoffs, etc.)
Qualifications/Requirements
Basic Qualifications
Minimum four (4) years’ experience in daily fantasy and NFL editorial environments
Minimum three (3) years’ digital video experience
Additional Qualifications
Understanding of social tools available on the web and how they can be applied to content
Particular understanding and use of Twitter
Eligibility Requirements
Interested candidate must submit a resume/CV through www.nbcunicareers.com to be considered (note job #: 33215BR)
Willingness to travel and work overtime, and on weekends with short notice
Must have unrestricted work authorization to work in the United States
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.
Desired Characteristics
Ability to work efficiently under pressure, to meet deadlines, and multi-task
Proficient at discerning story lines and analyzing stories
Familiarity with HTML and/or web-authoring tools and software
Familiarity with AP style and the ability to create clean copy
Strong comfort level with video and audio editorial presentation
Team player who is comfortable working with editors