FloSports is a world-class sports media company strategically positioned to be the essential  destination for passionate sports fans, delighting them with live event coverage, breaking news,  highlights, stats, rankings, and team and player profiles. We are growing Our Sports every day  by continuing to invest in our ever-expanding ecosystem, which consists of over a dozen sport  verticals and hundreds of streaming partners. FloSports is creating the home for college  conferences/leagues and sports like grappling, hockey, track & field, racing, cheer, wrestling,  and more, and we are looking for innovative and passionate people like you to help us! 

THE ROLE: 

FloSports is looking to bring on a European correspondent for FloTrack who is dedicated to our mission of providing the track and field / elite running community the coverage they deserve. The ideal candidate is already located in Europe, lives and breathes track and field / elite running, has professional or extensive personal content creation experience, and is able to bring their innovative and impactful story ideas to life through video content with a heavy emphasis on social media and platform-specific content.

More specifically, we’re looking for someone who can attend events on the Diamond League and Continental Tour circuits as media to gather interviews in the mixed zone and produce in-venue highlights and features; help with supplemental digital storytelling inside and around these events (filming workouts, interviews, vlogs, etc.); and support promotional efforts around FloTrack’s broadcast rights to the Diamond League and Continental Tour.

Candidates must be passionate about having influence within the track and field / elite running communities, have a nose for compelling storylines, and understand how to grow your voice as an authority in these communities. 

RESPONSIBILITIES: 

• Create compelling, platform-specific content—video, graphics, and written—that resonates with the target audience and maximizes engagement.

• Spotlight the top athletes and personalities in your sport with interesting stories.

• Travel around the world to lead amazing coverage of live events. You'll interview coaches and athletes, write compelling recaps and feature the biggest stories of each event.

• Work with your team in content creation meetings, brainstorming to come up with strategies that grow and engage the community.

• Keep a pulse on the fans and key figures in the sport in order to constantly improve by eliciting and listening to feedback from your audience.  

• Handle multiple content projects at once because you're a multi-tasking machine that can be relied on.

• Be a news hound by staying on top of every story and news item unfolding in track and field to ensure you provide comprehensive coverage to your readers.

• Be a social media influencer and help find other big social media entities who can help promote your content around the world.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:  

• You are an authority on track and field / elite running, and you’re obsessive about staying on top of the latest developments.

• You are a fantastic writer and editor. Grammar mistakes drive you crazy.

• You love the feeling of breaking news before anyone else, but you also understand that being right is more important than being first.

• You are organized. You know how to prioritize your time. You manage multiple projects with ease.

• You are creative and analytical. You enjoy coming up with unique takes on stories and refuse to do something that has been done before. You thrive on taking an idea and making it a reality.

• You're a social media savant with a strong understanding of major social media platforms, their unique features, and best practices for content distribution. You know how to develop creative and engaging social content that resonates in your community.

• You have a proven track record of creating engaging social media content and growing audience engagement.

• You work well with management, but you’re also capable of doing stuff on your own.

• You wake up each day looking for a win. You can't wait to create new ideas and then execute them to perfection. You are competitive and driven to be the best.

BONUS

• Candidate is prepared to share a portfolio and samples outlining accomplishments. 

• You have a bachelor's degree from a four-year college in a related field.

OUR COMMITMENT TO DIVERSITY:

At FloSports, we are bonded by our passion for sports and our purpose to unite communities around experiences that finally give underserved sports the love they deserve. We recognize the need to build a company that seeks out, embraces, and celebrates our individual differences, ideas, and talent. FloSports is committed to the pursuit of a fair, equal and inclusive workplace where everyone is given the opportunity to grow to their fullest potential. 

OUR BENEFITS:

• Recognized three years in a row as a Top Workplace by the Austin-American Statesman

• Flexibility at work - you can take control of your profession and personal schedule

• All-hands events hosted in beautiful Austin, Texas 

• Annual equity awards for all top performers

• Competitive and comprehensive medical, dental and vision plans

• Peace of mind through company-paid short-term disability, long-term disability and life insurance

• Generous 401(K) company match vested immediately

• Progressive parental leave policies

• Flexible paid time off

• Hack-a-thons and a full calendar of team-building and social events

• Company donation to youth teams and leagues that our employees coach

• Stocked snack bar, catered lunch and breakfast tacos every week

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