Breaking/Trending News Writer, Sports Illustrated Swimsuit

Title: Breaking/Trending News Writer, Sports Illustrated Swimsuit 

Employment Type: Full-time

Location: Remote USA 

First Look: 

The Arena Group is looking for a Sports Illustrated Swimsuit writer who can help the publication build out its breaking/trending lifestyle news vertical. The ideal candidate will have editorial experience and have a passion for creating riveting fashion, celebrity, beauty, health & wellness content. This candidate will also support digital content writing for the annual SI Swimsuit issue release. If hired, you would be responsible for writing stories in a creative, buzzing, and deadline-driven (virtual/remote) newsroom. This role offers an opportunity to help grow Swim’s editorial coverage to new heights while writing about the things you love.

The position of Breaking/Trending News Writer (Tier 1, Writer 1) part of the collective bargaining unit represented by the New York NewsGuild.  The anticipated annual salary for this position is $64,640.

Please note: due to the volume of applications we receive, only applicants selected for consideration will be contacted.

About The Brand:

We’ve been laying the groundwork for years here at SI Swimsuit, and we will continue to set the cultural tone, evoke important discussions and provide a platform for women to be seen and heard. We strive to make the world more equitable for women everywhere. #PayWithChange 

What You’ll Do:

• Identify and produce breaking and trending news content (approximately 7-9 stories per day) that consumers will find interesting 
• Provide context for readers regarding why that content is important or impactful 
• Use social media, SEO websites and analytics tools to understand what content is resonating with readers 
• Stay on top of all-things lifestyle so copy can be produced quickly and accurately 
• Maintain a constantly evolving ‘story sense’ to produce newsworthy content 

 What You’ll Bring:

• Bachelor's Degree, ideally in journalism, communications, or English 
• Up to 1 year of experience with social media strategy, content marketing, content distribution/syndication, and community outreach, or an equivalent passion for all things entertainment on Facebook, TikTok, Snapchat, Twitter, and Instagram 
• Ability to quickly absorb and understand trending events 
• Strong news judgment 
• Excellent organizational and communication skills 
• Attention to detail and a strong work ethic 
• Autonomous time-management skills and prioritization Experience with both social and website analytics (using Google Analytics, Google Search Console, SEMrush)

Benefits At A Glance:

• Medical, Dental and, Vision Coverage
• Retirement Savings Plan (401K), with company match
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA) & Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Commuter Benefits
• Reimbursement for business cell phone use per company policy 
• Employee Stock Option Plan (Publicly Traded Company - AREN)
• Unlimited Paid Time Off
• Paid Parental Leave
• 12 Paid Holidays