What are the responsibilities and job description for the Golden State Valkyries Reporter position at ClutchPoints Inc?
Golden State Valkyries ReporterJob SummaryClutchPoints Golden State Valkyries Reporter will lead our on-site WNBA reporting coverage for the Valkyries inaugural season. They will need to be credentialed for games and practices in the Bay Area and write timely, engaging content in a fast-paced environment. The ideal candidate has been credentialed for sporting events before, has a strong understanding of the 24 / 7 news cycle, is adept at making relationships with players, coaches, agents and execs and is well-versed in sharing their content on social media and various digital sports platforms. They also will assist our Head of Womens Sports to help with other tasks as needed within our Womens Sports vertical.DutiesAttend home games and practices for the ValkyriesReport off press conferences, obtain exclusive interviews and shoot video to capture viral content as appropriateIdentify content opportunities to maximize real-time traffic utilizing our internal content strategy and identification guideWrite trending real-time news and analysis articles focusing on postgame coverageIdeate and write in-depth opinion editorial topics based on trending news storiesCommunicate with editorial team to optimize SEO-winning search headlines and story compositionCommunicate with graphics team on creative thumbnails for your contentSend published articles for distribution to our social media channelsFollow our breaking news protocol to quickly capitalize on stories in real-timeAssist the Head of Womens Sports by writing, editing and brainstorming other Womens Sports content, as requiredBasic Qualifications1 years of sports reporting experienceProficiency with SEO preferredExcellent verbal and written communication skillsExperience with editorial and content creation for the WNBA and Womens Sports at largePassion and advanced understanding of the WNBA and Womens Sports at largeUnderstanding of trending WNBA news and how to craft stories / headlines to capitalize on those momentsAvailable to work on nights and weekends, as the WNBA schedule dictatesAbility to multitask multiple objectivesEstablished social media following is preferred
