Script Writer

Location: The Parks sideof Randburg
Work model:Fully inoffice
Contract: 10months with potential for extention

The Makeit Good Company is excited to partner with an awardwinningcuttingedge (mediumsized) creative agency in the search for aScript Writer for a weekly TV talkshow/podcast that focuses on theworld of football. This show will talk about previous games futurematches and have a special part about sports betting andadditionally have appearances by famous guests.

Please only apply for this role if you arevery passionate and knowledgable aboutfootball.

Responsibilities:

• Keep uptodate with all football news like gameresults player changes and league rankings.
• Write interesting and true scripts for weekly talksinterviews and special parts with a focus on sportsbetting.
• Work closely with hosts producers andothers to improve show content and adapt to changing sportsstories.
• Bring fun and engaging ideas for showsegments and guest interactions to entertain ourviewers.
• Make sure all content is accurate andon time.
• Over and above this there will be arequirement for the writer to write various editorial articles forSmash Sports on a regular basis.
• Breakdown ofthe work is as follows:
  1. Talkshow/podcastScript
  2. Written article Monday morning weekendfootball wrap
  3. Written article Midweek opinionpiece.

Requirements:

• Previous experience as a sports journalist orcontent maker with a strong portfolio that shows your ability tointerest and inform people.
• Deep knowledge offootball including teams players and what's happeningacross leagues.
• Can deliver great work evenwhen you're working to tight deadlines for weeklyepisodes.
• Excellent at researching writing andediting with a talent for telling stories that are both factual andhave your own opinion.
• Have a good sense ofhumor that adds a fun touch without taking away from seriousdiscussions.
• Know your way around sportsbetting and can talk about strategies and odds in a waythat's easy to understand and keeps viewersinterested.
• Examples of your sports writingincluded in your application.

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