ValleySportsDaily - Content Creator/Sports Journalist

Content Creator is needed in Andover, United States.

Client: ValleySportsDaily

Location: Andover, MA

Contract: Part-time, Freelance

Job Description

ValleySportsDaily is seeking part-time Content Producers/Freelance Journalists to help expand our coverage of high school sports throughout the Merrimack Valley Conference. We are looking for motivated writers and content creators to tell the stories of athletes, teams, and communities in the region. Content Producers will be assigned sports based on their experience, interests, and availability, with assignments ranging from coverage of two sports to a year-round role covering multiple sports across different seasons.

Coverage may include game stories, weekly notebooks, features, interviews, news updates, social media posts, and other original content. We expect to hire multiple Content Producers with varying levels of experience and availability.

Responsibilities

• Produce regular coverage of assigned sports throughout the fall, winter, and spring seasons
• Attend games and events throughout the Merrimack Valley Conference
• Write game stories, features, weekly notebooks, previews, and other original stories
• Develop relationships with coaches, athletes, and athletic departments
• Identify compelling local stories, trends, rivalries, and athletes to feature
• Conduct interviews and gather accurate statistics and background information
• Submit clean, accurate copy on deadline
• Provide live or postgame social media updates from assigned events
• Create social media content that promotes stories, highlights results, and helps grow ValleySportsDaily’s audience
• Provide photos, video, or other multimedia content when possible
• Communicate regularly with the Editor about upcoming coverage, assignments, and story ideas
• Contribute to postseason coverage, league awards, and other special projects

Qualifications

• Strong writing, reporting, and communication skills
• A genuine interest in high school sports and local journalism
• Ability to attend games in the Merrimack Valley area on a regular basis
• Availability during afternoons, evenings, and weekends
• Reliable transportation
• Ability to meet deadlines and work independently
• Strong attention to detail, particularly with names, statistics, and game information
• Previous journalism, communications, sports media, or content creation experience is preferred but not required
• College students, recent graduates, freelance writers, experienced journalists, and professionals seeking part-time sports media work are encouraged to apply
• Photography, video, podcasting, or social media experience is a plus

Location and Schedule

This is a part-time, flexible position that combines remote writing with frequent in-person coverage in the Merrimack Valley area. Most assignments will take place during afternoons, evenings, and weekends, with the number of sports, assignments, and weekly hours depending on each Content Producer’s experience, interests, and availability.

Compensation

This is a paid part-time position, with compensation based on experience, availability, assignment volume, and the final scope of responsibilities.

Growth Opportunity

Content Producers may have the opportunity to take on additional sports, assignments, and editorial responsibilities based on performance, experience, availability, and the continued growth of Valley Sports Daily.

To Apply

Please submit a resume, a brief introduction, your sports or coverage interests, your general availability, and relevant writing, social media, or content samples. Applicants should also indicate which Merrimack Valley sports they are most comfortable covering and approximately how many assignments they would be available to handle each week. Send application materials to

Pay: $100.00 - $10,000.00 per year

Work Location: On the road