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Heath Chesters

Sports Content Writer / Copywriter / iGaming

Works remotely from Granada

  • 37.182504
  • -3.601235
  • Suggested rate £257 / day
  • Experience 7+ years
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Location and workplace preferences

Location
Granada, AN, Spain
Remote only
Primarily works remotely

Preferences

Project length
  • ≤ 1 week
  • ≤ 1 month
  • Between 1-3 months
  • Between 3-6 months
  • ≥ 6 months
Business sector
  • Digital & IT
  • E-commerce
  • Entertainment & Leisure
  • Internet of Things (IoT)
  • Press & Media
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Languages

  • English

    Native or bilingual

  • Spanish

    Fluent

Categories

Skills (20)

Heath in a few words

Freelance Sports Journalist, Writer, Copywriter; Editor & Content Manager; Sports Betting & iGaming with SEO Focus.

Passionate about all sports and particularly football, dedicated to producing insightful and engaging content.

Experience

Blexr

Digital & IT

English Content Writer  - As a freelancer

Granada, AN, Spain

July 2021 - Today (1 year and 7 months)

Consistently providing high quality copy, promoting a wide range of online sports betting and casino products. Flexible use of all English language variants (GB, US, CA, etc), along with tone and style to suit the target audience, ensuring the effective and seamless integration of link placements. Clear focus on proven and reliable SEO practices at all times, adaptable whenever trends and markets change.

Various

Press & Media

Sports Writer & Contributor  - As a freelancer

Granada, AN, Spain

June 2008 - Today (14 years and 8 months)

Based on my knowledge and passion for Spanish football, along with European football in general, I provide regular reports and articles for a variety of websites and publications, whilst also participating in debate and analysis for radio and TV broadcast, both in English and Spanish.
• Production of written content for print & digital media outlets
• Off-site SEO & link building content for the iGaming industry with ICS Digital & StickyEyes
• On-site content & guides for leading brands inc. bet365, Betway, 888, William Hill & more
• Regular guest appearances on podcasts & radio stations internationally
• Commissions to conduct interviews with players & staff at various football clubs
• Research assistance & analysis covering Spanish football for international media outlets

Freelance

Real Estate

Project Management Consultant, Translator  - As a freelancer

Granada, Spain

January 2006 - December 2019 (13 years and 11 months)

Providing advice and assistance to foreign property buyers in Granada, Spain. This includes independently surveying properties for purchase suitability, managing reforms by acting as an intermediary between clients and local companies, whilst also providing assistance and translations. Clients are usually obtained either by recommendations, or through local companies seeking assistance with their overseas clients.
• Assistance with official paperwork & documentation required for projects
• Liaison with clients & local companies
• Initial survey & needs assessment
• Detailed progress reporting & problem solving
• Translation & interpreting

Granada CF

Press & Media

English Language Community and Content Manager  - As a freelancer

Granada, Spain

June 2012 - July 2017 (5 years and 1 month)

Responsible for initiating and maintaining the first ever official English language content offered by the club, I thoroughly enjoyed my work in helping to broaden the reach of Granada CF internationally.
• Launched & managed official English Twitter account, cultivating excellent growth of followers
• Engaged with followers & influencers to enhance the reach of social network profiles
• Translated & adapted web content at www.granadacf.es/en from Spanish to English
• Professionally translated internal & external club documentation when required
• Leveraged network of media & journalism contacts to improve knowledge of the club
• Created & improved links between the club & international media outlets
• Helped to establish overseas fan groups & develop interest amongst local expat communities

Granada CF

Press & Media

Palco VIP GCFTV  - As a freelancer

Granada, Spain

July 2012 - June 2014 (1 year and 11 months)

During the course of each season, I was a regular guest on the 'Palco VIP' Granada CF Television show, broadcast weekly throughout the region and online, providing viewers with valuable insights and participating in vibrant discussions.

Diario IDEAL (Grupo Vocento)

Press & Media

English Content Translation, Sierra Nevada 2017 Freestyle Ski & Snowboard World Championships  - As a freelancer

Granada, Spain

March 2017 - March 2017

Attending the Sierra Nevada 2017 Freestyle Ski & Snowboard World Championships, my role was to provide English translations and summaries for a special supplement covering the event, within the daily print edition of IDEAL Granada, the official newspaper of SN2017. An experience I thoroughly enjoyed, working alongside a highly professional team of fellow journalists, fluidly covering the full schedule of competitions throughout the championships, plus content looking behind the scenes of such an important international winter sports event.

Here Is The City

Press & Media

Sports Journalist  - As a freelancer

March 2015 - September 2015 (6 months)

Contracted as a freelancer with HITC Sport, my role was to broaden the range of Spanish and European football coverage, offering insightful and informed content via on-the-gound knowledge.

Inside Spanish Football

Press & Media

Co-Owner and Chief Editor

Granada, AN, Spain

August 2011 - May 2015 (3 years and 9 months)

Inside Spanish Football enjoyed meteoric growth after the site was originally launched in 2011 and I'm proud to have been involved, helping elevate a promising project to one that developed a superb following and much wider recognition throughout the football media industry and with clubs. We also provided regular analysis and expert views for a variety of radio and TV networks internationally, as the only digital platform at the time covering all twenty La Liga teams, in detail and every day, at a time prior to LaLiga and the majority of clubs offering their own English language content.

Inside Spanish Football

Press & Media

Interviews

Granada, AN, Spain

August 2011 - May 2015 (3 years and 9 months)

A strong reputation for Inside Spanish Football, plus a sensitive yet engaging approach to the questions asked, helped enable us to arrange detailed and insightful interviews with a variety of La Liga players.

El Centrocampista

Press & Media

Freelance Writer  - As a freelancer

Spain

July 2010 - July 2012 (2 years)

Joining El Centrocampista as a freelance contributor allowed me to indulge my passion for Spanish football. Of particular enjoyment was the "delving beneath the headlines" theme of the website, especially researching little known and interesting historical stories or events, along with focusing on the careers of both famous and obscure footballers.

Education

  • Teaching English as a Second or Foreign Language/ESL Language Instructor

    ITTT - International TEFL & TESOL training

    2016

    Teaching English as a Second or Foreign Language/ESL Language Instructor