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ARE YOU INTERESTED IN WORKING FOR BC SPORTS HUB?
BC Sports Hub is looking for a Writer to deliver high-quality content for our own family of websites (blog posts, sports-related articles, etc.) relating to local, provincial, and national athletics. The applicant must be a self-driven individual who is able to work with minimal supervision but is also strong in a supportive team role. Through print, social media, and audio & visual mediums we hope to offer writers the opportunity to share their part of the provincial and national sports narrative.
Requirements:
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Finished or working toward a bachelor’s degree or college diploma in media, Journalism or a related discipline is required
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Genuine interest in pushing the envelope and engaging different elements of storytelling.
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Demonstrable portfolio of published articles
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Excellent writing skills in English
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Ability to follow strict deadlines and fact-check information
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Good observation skills
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Broad knowledge of headlines
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Flexible--able to adapt quickly to different writing styles (i.e. marketing versus technical)
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Ability to multi-task effectively with excellent project and time management skills
Responsibilities:
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Perform research on different sports-related topics
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Interview key people (possibly on camera)
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Establish contacts and sources to use in future research
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Maintain notes in written or electronic form content)
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Contribute to content idea generation for publication (print and web
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Stay up to date with local, provincial, and national sporting affairs
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Attend and cover our sporting events
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A minimum number of stories per week must be met; to be set upon being hired
Preference will be given to candidates with the following experience or qualifications:
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Multilingual (French, Mandarin, Cantonese) writing capabilities
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Experience and avid interest in sports and pop culture (basketball, football, etc.)
To apply, please email your resume to:
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