For serious consideration: Please email a resume, brief introduction and at least three (3) writing samples/links to sports editor Chris Licata at chris.licata@heavy.com with "Texans contributor" in the subject line.
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Heavy, a leading sports news and information website, is looking to partner with a hard-charging, entrepreneurial freelance contributor to write about the most exciting storylines surrounding the Houston Texans.
Successful contributors should be able to demonstrate:
- A passion for and deep understanding of the Texans and the NFL
- A track record of professional sports coverage (NFL/CFB preferred)
- Understanding of news cycles and sports media trends
- Proven ability to vet, verify and confirm information
- Ability to produce clean and polished copy
- Ability and desire to react rapidly to on-and-off-field breaking news
- Strong multi-tasking and communication skills
- Ability to quickly navigate social media to spot news and find additional information after a story breaks
Work autonomously and remotely. Heavy's editors are available for support but do not make assignments.
Compensation includes a monthly $500 retainer, and scales with performance.
For all other sports writing opportunities at Heavy, click here: https://heavy.com/be-a-heavy-sports-contributor/