We’re looking for a skilled and passionate US Sports Lead Writer to take charge of our coverage across major US sports leagues and events. This role is ideal for a seasoned sports writer who thrives on creating high-quality, engaging content and wants to play a key part in shaping a fast-growing digital sports brand.

Key Responsibilities

Content Creation

• Write compelling articles, analysis, features, and opinion pieces on key US sports (NFL, NBA, MLB, NHL, NCAA, etc.).
• Follow regulatory and legal updates in the US gambling market (Sweeps, prediction markets, brick-and-mortar, etc)
• React quickly to breaking news and trending topics with original coverage.

Editing & Optimization

• Optimize your articles for SEO, headlines, metadata, and internal linking.
• Ensure all published content meets editorial standards and aligns with our brand voice.

Strategy & Collaboration

• Work closely with the Managing Editor to shape the overall US sports content strategy.
• Collaborate with SEO, social, and product teams to maximize traffic and engagement.
• Identify trending topics, keyword opportunities, and gaps in existing coverage.

Requirements

• +5 years of experience as a sports journalist, writer, or editor in digital media.
• Proven ability to write fast, clean, and insightful copy under deadline pressure.
• Strong knowledge across multiple US sports leagues and their fanbases.
• Familiarity with SEO-driven content creation and tools

Solid understanding of digital publishing platforms (CMS such as Wordpress, analytics, etc.).

Bonus Points For

• Background in sports betting or fantasy sports content.
• Experience creating content for newsletters or social platforms.
• Ability to work flexible hours around live sporting events and key game days.

This is a hands-on role for someone who loves sports, loves writing, and wants to help build something exciting.

If you’re ready to combine editorial instinct with execution and want your voice to matter, we’d love to hear from you.