FanSided.com is looking for freelance writers and contributors
FanSided.com is looking to add to its stable of sports writers, as well as to grow its coverage of the entertainment world. There are two different position types available. Both positions are paid.
Contributors:
Contributors (formerly known as News Desk Writers) do a mixture of news coverage and mini-feature pieces. Folks chosen for this position will work directly with the FanSided.com editor on duty to choose and complete assignments covering breaking news around the sports and entertainment worlds. Contributors can drop on to FanSided.com at any time and choose one of the current available assignments provided by the editors. Contributors can also pitch their own ideas.
While writers are free to write on their own volition, this is a site that has a higher content output than average.
We are looking for contributors in all areas, but we are particularly interested in writers interested in covering Daily Fantasy sports (NFL, College, Golf, Racing, MMA), MMA, soccer and NASCAR.
FS.com contributors should possess the following skills:
-Strong knowledge of NFL, College Football, NASCAR, NBA, NHL, MLB, Fantasy Sports and/or television/entertainment
-Enjoys writing quickly in order cover breaking news
-Can react quickly and apply opinions and context to breaking news
-Ability to “move the conversation forward” by providing “hot takes” on the sports and entertainment stories of the day (Example: “Geno Smith Injury: 5 reasons the Jets are better off with Fitzpatrick”
Contributors are paid via revenue share on the page views their posts bring in to FS.com during any given month. The rate for contributors is $1 per 1k pageviews.
This is an excellent opportunity for prospective writers or freelancers that are looking to make a little extra money and who want to get experience in the fast-paced world of online breaking news coverage. Contributors get to work directly with the FanSided content team and often have their work featured on the sites of our partners, like Sports Illustrated and Fox Sports.
Features:
FanSided.com is looking for the absolute best writers the internet has to offer to contribute longer form articles that will appear in FanSided’s featured section. We are interested in writers that can contribute lists/rankings, columns, analysis pieces, original reporting and long-form articles.
Features team writers submit pitches each week to the FanSided content team. As such, we are looking for writers that can develop their own creative, unique ideas. The content team will also sometimes pitch story ideas to the writer.
Payment for features team writers is different than that of contributors. Since these articles often take a bit more work and preparation, features team writers are offered a flat rate for each piece the content team accepts.
The FanSided features team is one of the most competitive positions in the network. Features team articles are often featured on our partner sites, like SI.com.
What’s in it for you:
In addition to the excellent exposure that you’ll receive through our numerous partnerships and the ability to live the dream while getting paid to write, there is also room for advancement. Opportunities may arise for you to grow into an editor role at one of our team or entertainment sites elsewhere in the network.
FanSided takes great pride in promoting from within and we’ll give you the tools and opportunities to succeed as part of our team.
How to apply:
Fill out the application here. Mention this ad as your referral and the desired site to write for is FanSided.com.
Please understand that these positions are extremely competitive. We are looking for a very strong team of writers and will not be able to accommodate every qualified candidate. We thank you in advance for your interest.