Sports Betting Content Writer
TheLines Reputation and Mission
TheLines is a leading resource for live betting odds and cutting-edge sports betting news and strategy. We provide information to both casual bettors and professional sharps about how and where to find the most value at the online sportsbooks every day.
A sports writer creates articles or copy content about sports events for digital and print media publications. As a sports writer, your main responsibility is researching athletes, teams, and their. Engage your audience with selling sports betting content. We have a team of hard-working sports betting content writers ready to offer the best content for your website. They can create all kinds of sports betting content, from sports betting strategy articles.
We seek to help visitors to our site gain the knowledge and awareness to improve their returns every time they place a bet.
What we write about at TheLines
We are always looking for writers who are subject matter experts about the various markets where sports betting exists.
Some of the content we write includes:
- Breaking news
- Opinion pieces
- Longform feature stories
- Tips and strategy for sports betting
- State sports betting guides
- Reviews for the growing number of sportsbooks in the US
- Resources for new sports bettors
Freelance opportunities at TheLines
We need to hire writers who can add value to our content. They need to be able to take developments in the sports world and synthesize them into compelling pieces of writing.
Ideally, a writer at TheLines has a writing or journalism background and experience in sports gambling. At the very least, we’re looking for a writer that has a passion for sports and loves to communicate that passion with others.
Here are some other qualities that writers at TheLines should possess:
- Experience in creating professional, public-facing copy
- Experience in conducting interviews or other interactions with members of the community
- Knowledge or familiarity with current SEO practices
- Punctuality with regard to deadlines
- The ability to create and innovate angles and storylines appropriate for the site’s readers
If this description fits your experience or goals, please let us know. If possible, please provide links to your previous work and your typical pay rate.
Right now, we are seeking subject matter writers for content in the following areas:
- NBA
- MLB
- Tennis
- Horse Racing
TheLines is part of the Catena Media US network of sites. Catena Media is already a growing company with opportunities for more growth. We’d love to hear from you!
Description
Do you have experience creating SEO-optimized content in the betting or gambling niche? We are looking for you!
Examples of the content quality we need you to write:
- https://www.oddsshark.com/nfl/odds
- https://bojoko.com/casino/best-payout/
- https://www.sportsbookreview.com/best-sportsbooks/
- https://www.covers.com/industry/grading-las-vegas-best-sportsbooks
Job Duties and Responsibilities
- Create SEO optimized content that converts - Follow our style guidelines to make content that performs well in SEO. Research the provided keywords and understand the intent of users' search queries.
- Create fluff-free content that is insightful, easy to read, and connects with the audience - Create content that is informative, engaging, and enjoyable to read.
- Follow provided article outlines - Follow briefs created by the editor to create well structured content with provided product recommendations.
- Communicate with Editor and Content Uploader for frictionless content publishing
- 2-3 day turn-around-time for each article
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience or knowledge of betting/gambling.
- Experience writing SEO content, reviews, and comparisons.
- Experience with SurferSEO, Ahrefs, or other on-page SEO optimization tools.
- High attention to detail, self-starter, ability to learn fast, ability to follow documentation and suggest improvements to existing editorial processes.
Job Benefits
- 8000+ words per week for qualified writers
- Long term work, opportunities for advancement to editor, manager, and EIC positions.
- Expand into other niches as well, options to write about topics you are most interested in
- Choose your hours and work remotely
- Collaborate with a team of writers and editors to improve content quality and come up with ideas for new content