Sports Content Editor - Night Shift Job at Essentiallysports in Salem

Overview

Why You Should Join Us: If you're a talented editor with a passion for sports and storytelling, we want to hear from you.

What Makes You the Perfect Fit

• Bachelor's Degree in English, Media/ Journalism, or similar discipline
• 6-12 months of experience in sports content editing, proofreading, or any other similar role
• Strong command of the English language and understanding of American culture
• Energy and creativity to ensure each piece resonates with readers and leaves a lasting impression
• Ability to analyze article performance metrics and use insights to elevate content quality
• Basic understanding of SEO, including crafting engaging headings and subheadings
• Leadership skills to inspire, guide, and mentor a team of writers
• Passion for sports, with eagerness to cover breaking news, live events, and in-depth analyses

Responsibilities

• As a Sports Content Editor at EssentiallySports: edit and publish 18-20 articles each day, maintaining high quality
• Every article you touch will be fact-checked, well-researched, and ready to deliver value to our readers
• Your deep understanding of our audience will help you fine-tune content, enhancing its impact and relevance even after it’s been published
• You'll work closely with a skilled team of writers, editors, and content managers in our fast-paced newsroom, alongside the content quality (CQ) team, to constantly refine and elevate the content we publish
• As a mentor, you'll inspire and empower writers, helping them grow and evolve as contributors to the team
• Timeliness is key by staying on top of breaking news, you'll ensure our readers are always up-to-date as events unfold
• This role will see you working six days a week, aligning with a schedule that meets the needs of our US audience