Sports Content Writer - English (MX)

Job Description

About Simply.TV

At Simply.TV, we’re redefining how the world experiences TV and sports metadata. As a leading provider of advanced, AI-driven metadata solutions, we empower broadcasters, streaming platforms, and telecom operators to deliver smarter, more engaging content discovery experiences. From next-gen EPG (Electronic Program Guide) data to rich content enrichment, we enable our partners to stay ahead in a rapidly evolving media landscape. 

Headquartered in Copenhagen, but supported by 440+ employees worldwide, our data fuels user interfaces that are used by millions of viewers every day — and we’re just getting started. Whether you're passionate about media technology, sports, or data, Simply.TV is the place to shape the future of content discovery — and have fun doing it.

Join us, and let’s make content discovery simple, powerful, and inspiring!

The Role

As a Sports Content Writer, you will play a key role in creating and maintaining high‑quality metadata for live and recorded sporting events and sports television programming. Your work will directly impact how audiences discover and engage with sports content across platforms.

This role is ideal for someone who enjoys sports, research, and writing, and who thrives in a detail‑oriented, deadline‑driven production environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Research and create original titles, attributes, and descriptive synopses for live and taped sporting events and sports TV shows.
• Perform database entry and ongoing maintenance to ensure accuracy, consistency, and completeness of sports metadata.
• Conduct in‑depth online research to verify event details, participants, formats, and context.
• Edit, proof, and update schedules and program information in line with internal standards.
• Support database audits and generate query‑based reports to identify production needs and data gaps.
• Consistently meet productivity and quality benchmarks, including an average output of 3.0 - 4.0 descriptions per hour over a rolling 90‑day period.
• Collaborate closely with internal teams to ensure timely delivery and alignment with production requirements.

Requirements

Essential

• Excellent English grammar, spelling, and writing skills.
• Strong attention to detail with a commitment to accuracy and consistency.
• Clear and professional written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to use online research tools effectively and independently.
• Comfortable multitasking in a deadline‑driven environment.
• Team‑oriented mindset with a willingness to collaborate across departments.
  

Preferred

• Familiarity with Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and common internet browsers and search engines.
• Typing speed of 40+ words per minute.
• Interest in sports, media, or television content.
• Previous experience in content writing, editing, journalism, or data entry is a plus.
  
  

Please note - we can only accept CVs in English!

Benefits

Collaboration based on a freelancer set-up (Independent Contractor - no benefits) is up to 1,000 USD per month on a full-time allocation basis (40 hours per week).