Remote Premium Football Author

About the role

Gene Sports is seeking passionate football writers to join its premium sports news platform. As a Remote Premium Football Author, you will transform raw match data and transfer news into engaging, SEO‑optimized stories for a global audience of fans.

Key responsibilities

• Deliver lightning‑fast, accurate breaking news on matches, results, and major football events.
• Track, verify, and report on transfer rumors and completed deals with analytical precision.
• Create long‑form, deep‑dive content such as tactical breakdowns, player profiles, and expert opinion pieces.
• Optimize all articles for search engines using high‑value keywords, compelling headlines, and meta descriptions.

Required profile

• Extensive knowledge of major football leagues (Premier League, La Liga, UEFA Champions League, Serie A, etc.).
• Demonstrated experience in sports journalism, football blogs, or editorial writing with a strong portfolio.
• Ability to produce high‑quality copy under tight match‑day deadlines.
• Familiarity with SEO best practices for headline and content optimization.

Required skills

• SEO

What we offer

• Fully remote, flexible schedule aligned with match days.
• Competitive per‑article or monthly retainer compensation.
• Opportunity to showcase your voice to a rapidly growing global fan base.
• Collaboration with a team of premium sports creators and editors.