Club Content Creator (Freelance)

Pittsburgh, PA (On-site)

Salary Not AvailableMid LevelContract

Posted 4 months ago

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Job Summary

Drive fan-first video and written content for the Pirates, coordinating with PR and attending games to shape storytelling for core and casual fans.

  • Own or contribute to video and written content across site, app, and social channels.
  • Must-have: proven ability to produce video content and maintain social presence.
  • Standout: deep Pirates fanbase knowledge and willingness to work nights/weekends.

Job Description

Responsibilities

  • Daily video and written content that touches on whatever topic is resonating with the fanbase that day
  • Able to create a wide variety of content, ranging from news and analysis to whimsy, adjusting tone based on circumstances
  • Communicate proactively with the club’s PR staff to provide coverage of club initiatives and handle all team announcements
  • Attending most home games to assist with player storytelling and game coverage

Requirements

  • Ability to appear in, edit, and produce video content for site, app, and social media.
  • An active presence on Instagram, TikTok, Reddit, X, and other social media platforms.
  • Ability to write opinion and news articles as warranted.
  • A built-in following among the fanbase, either from social media, YouTube, or previous coverage of the team, also a plus.
  • Thorough knowledge of the history of the Pirates and an understanding of what makes their fanbase tick.
  • High degree of accuracy.
  • Experience with content management systems and web publishing.
  • Basic HTML and Photoshop.
  • Must be willing to work nights and weekends. Occasional travel may be required.
  • Being open to feedback, direction and new approaches on how to cover a Major League Baseball Club is crucial.
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