**Job Description** **_Diversity, Equity and Inclusion are at the core of our mission to strengthen and empower the communities we serve._** **Commerce Writer – Sports** Remote-based position AL.com is searching for a savvy sports affiliate reporter with sound writing skills to reach audiences seeking information about streaming, tickets, apparel, and other revenue-producing opportunities in the sports world.  This person will draw upon their sports knowledge to write several articles a day intended to help readers find the information, deals and events they’re searching for.  Planning and strategizing are crucial, as is a familiarity with the pro and college sports calendar. Reacting quickly to breaking sports news is part of the job, too. Candidates should be organized, competitive and detail-oriented with a terrific work ethic. It’s also important that they are familiar with SEO best practices. After training, candidates should be able to track and understand key metrics to ensure content is performing as expected — and flexible when we need to call an audible. The base salary range is $42,000 to $45,000 per year. **You should apply if you have:** + Experience in commerce and affiliate marketing or revenue generating initiatives + A passion for sports writing and an awareness of what’s happening in the sports world + A passion for informing readers, building audiences and generating revenue + Familiarity with SEO best practices + Clean copy and the confidence to self-edit + A passion for digesting data and understanding audience metrics + The ability to work independently and prioritize appropriately + A competitive nature and mindset + Strong organizational skills and poise to handle multiple tasks at once **Required education, experience and skills** + Degree in journalism, English or communications, or related field preferred, or a combination of equivalent education and experience + Preferably 1 year of journalism experience with a proven ability in reporting and writing + Some experience building, maintaining and engaging an active audience + Ability to work independently under deadline pressure and prioritize tasks appropriately + Proven reporting, writing and organizational skills + Solid understanding of news writing, journalism ethics and story structure + Experience with search engine optimization practices + Experience using social media to source and promote content + Demonstrated capability in capitalizing on high-value topics by engaging audiences in frequency and urgency Along with your resume, please include a cover letter with your application that details why you would be a good fit for this position, as well as samples of your writing skills and/or links to relevant clips. **Additional Information** Advance Local Media offers competitive pay and a comprehensive benefits package with affordable options for your healthcare including medical, dental and vision plans, mental health support options, flexible spending accounts, fertility assistance, a competitive 401(k) plan to help plan for your future, generous paid time off, paid parental and caregiver leave and an employee assistance program to support your work/life balance, optional legal assistance, life insurance options, as well as flexible holidays to honor cultural diversity. Alabama Media Group is a part of Advance Local Media, one of the largest media groups in the United States, which operates the leading news and information companies in more than 20 cities, reaching 52+ million people monthly with our quality, real-time journalism and community engagement. Our company is built upon the values of Integrity, Customer-first, Inclusiveness, Collaboration and Forward-looking. For more information about Advance Local, please visit www.advancelocal.com . Alabama Media Group is one of the country's most innovative local media companies -- and operates AL.com, the AL Education Lab, This is Alabama, People of Alabama and the Birmingham, Huntsville and Mobile editions of The Lede. In addition, the company runs a digital marketing business which serves advertising clients throughout the Southeast, a film production group Advance Originals, and the national brands Reckon and It's a Southern Thing. In the past 5 years, AL.com journalists have been awarded two Pulitzer Prizes and been a finalist for another, won 21 regional Emmys for documentary work, an Edward R. Murrow award for podcasting and a Webby Award for short-form comedy. _Advance Local Media is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment, and is proud to be an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer, encouraging applications from people of all backgrounds. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, genetic information, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status, or any other category protected under federal, state or local law._ _If you need a reasonable accommodation because of a disability for any part of the employment process, please contact Human Resources and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information._ Advance Local Media does not provide sponsorship for work visas or employment authorization in the United States. Only candidates who are legally authorized to work in the U.S. will be considered for this position.