International Olympic Committee – IOC

Italian Live Blogger

Posted: 4 minutes ago

Job Description

Service Description Olympics.com is seeking an experienced Italian Live Blogger to deliver real-time, engaging coverage during the Milano Cortina 2026 Winter Games. Duties & ResponsibilitiesResponsible for real-time publishing, updating of live blogs in a fast-paced, pressure-filled environment.Fast, accurate and conversational blog posts that keep fans connected to the Games and drive them to additional content about the athletes/ sports/ topics they love. Establish a consistent tone and voice, engaging and appealing to Olympic fans. Ensure all content meets IOC standards for integrity and production quality.Skills & RequirementsFluent and able to write publications in Italian with proven expertise.Self-starter, adaptable, and comfortable working remotely.Solid news judgment, ability to think quickly and act appropriately under pressure.Strong knowledge of Olympic sports and SEO best practices and what drives fan interest.Strong communication and interpersonal skills – diplomacy, tact, and discretion.Remote collaboration with the Head of Content, News Editors, and multilingual editors to develop and refine content ideas.Workplace & EnvironmentFast paced work environment.Must be a registered freelancer and available to start as soon as possible.This position is a full-time remote freelance opportunity that starts in December 2025 and lasts until 28 February 2026.Schedule Availability: This role requires flexibility to work fulltime availability. This is inclusive of weekends and holiday coverage.We thank all applicants, however, only those selected for interviews will be contacted. Only direct candidate applications to our organisation will be accepted.Our Commitment to Diversity:We are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all people. We welcome applications from all qualified candidates, regardless of race, ethnicity, gender, or background.Please be informed that Olympic Broadcasting Services, S.L. (“OBS”) or Olympic Channel Services S.L. (“OCS”) (depending on the role you apply for as indicated in the position description) will be the data controller of your personal data with registered address at C/Torrelaguna 75, 28027 Madrid. Your personal data will be processed for recruiting purposes, being the lawful grounds of such processing contractual necessity, OBS/OCS legitimate interests and in some cases your consent, as further described in our Recruiting Privacy Policy. You can exercise your data protection rights by contacting OBS Data Protection Officer via dpo@obs.tv. By submitting your application, you acknowledge and accept our Recruiting Privacy Policy.

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