Content Writer

About EssentiallySports

EssentiallySports is a U.S. based digital sports media platform built for modern fandom. We go beyond headlines to shape narratives driven by athletes, fans, data, and culture, bringing equal intensity to mainstream sports and stories that are often overlooked. Ranked among the Top 10 sports media platforms in the U.S., we deliver 1B+ annual pageviews and engage 30M+ monthly active users, powered by a deeply data-driven, organic growth model that builds loyal, owned audiences at scale.

We are evolving into a 360 sports media ecosystemspanning high-impact journalism, original exclusives, podcasts, and a rapidly growing newsletter network with 700K+ engaged subscribers and industry-leading open rates. Every format we create is designed to deepen our direct relationship with fans and drive long-term, sustainable growth.

At EssentiallySports, we move fast, think like owners, and build relentlessly for the fan first.

About the Role:

We are looking for sharp, detail-oriented writers who can produce news-driven articles or volume based, image-heavy slideshows . This role requires strong headline writing, quick turnaround, and strict adherence to editorial guidelines.

Key Responsibilities

• Write news-led sports articles and image-heavy slideshow content for the American audience
• Create engaging, factual captions and slide copy aligned with visual storytelling
• Craft strong headlines and compelling leads optimized for visibility and click-through
• Deliver accurate, well-researched, and fact-checked content under tight deadlines
• Track breaking news and trending sports stories across global leagues
• Follow platform-specific editorial, formatting, and quality standards
• Ensure clarity, neutrality, and credibility in all content pieces

Requirements

• Strong command over written English
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, news environment
• Understanding of global sports (NBA, NFL, Golf, Gaming, Tennis, etc.)
• Experience in news writing, digital publishing, or sports media preferred
• Ability to work with visual-first content formats (slideshows)
• High attention to detail and fact accuracy
• Comfortable working with tight timelines and daily targets

Work Details

• Employment Type: Full-time
• Work Mode: Work From Home (WFH)