NHL Staff Writer

Minute Media is looking for an NHL Staff Writer to join the FanSided team, which covers a variety of sports and entertainment topics. The role involves writing high-quality NHL content, including breaking news and analysis, while collaborating closely with the NHL Director to engage with fans and improve coverage across 33 NHL sites.

Responsibilities

• Write timely, high-quality NHL content including breaking news, analysis, game coverage, and feature stories
• Produce 120-150 pieces of written content per month, typically ranging from 500-700 words, across our family of 33 NHL sites
• Craft ideas, story angles, and headlines that can be shared with freelance writers within the division
• Maintain FanSided editorial standards, voice, and best practices across all published content
• Use data and editorial guidance to improve story selection, headlines, and overall impact
• Work with our team site contractors to coach improvement and growth across the division

Skills

• 1–3+ years of experience writing about the NHL
• Strong understanding of hockey culture, primarily focused on NHL
• A strong, engaging writing voice that is more casual than it is AP tone
• Understanding of SEO, audience reach, and growth strategies
• Organized, communicative, and comfortable approach when working independently in a remote setting
• Ability to handle a fast-paced, content-heavy schedule
• Collaborative attitude and being able to work closely with NHL Director, fellow writers, and contractors
• A drive to create high-quality short- and medium-form content and to be what's next within the NHL digital media content space
• Confidence engaging with fans on social media or in comments and live chats while representing the brand
• Comfort working nights, weekends, and during peak NHL news cycles
• Experience creating short-form vertical content for TikTok, YouTube Shorts, and Reels
• Newsletter writing
• Podcasting experience

Benefits

• Flexible vacation policy
• 15 paid holidays
• Paid parental leave
• Health insurance
• 401(k) retirement plan

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