Staff writer, Tampa Bay Lightning/St. Pete Times Forum

Communications: Writer/Editorial

Staff Writer - Tampa Bay Lightning/St. Pete Times Forum (Tampa, Fl)

Job Summary:
This position will provide majority of the written content for tampabaylightning.com, focusing on comprehensive game previews and post-game recaps for every Tampa Bay Lightning home and away games.

Primary Responsibilities:
--Edit all written content posted on tampabaylightning.com and sptimesforum.com and associated weekly newsletters
--Report all breaking news focusing on the team for tampabaylightning.com, quoting players, coaches and management
--Write informational daily blog aimed at providing the most up-to-date, inside information on the team and its players
--Develop, coordinate and copy edit a team of internal bloggers, including broadcasters, players, coaches and management
--Work closely with Lightning's media relations and marketing departments and nhl.com's editorial staff to create and follow relevant storylines for the team and its players
--Write daily features on the Lightning, its players, prospects and minor league affiliates
--Work with video production staff on the creation and development of video content for tampabaylightning.com
--Maintain and refresh regular website elements including fan polls, player Q and A's, and player mailbags
--Develop and maintain the Tampa Bay Lightning's twitter and facebook pages, utilizing marketing opportunities to increase fan affinity
--Develop a Tampa Bay Lightning community corner, featuring feature stories on the Lightning in the community and The Lightning Foundation

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and Qualifications:
--B.S./B.A. degree in related field
--Minimum 3-4 years experience in sports writing, editing or public relations.
--Knowledge of local, state and federal regulations in relevant field.
--Willing to work varying hours inclusive of nights, weekends an holidays


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