49ers is hiring: Digital Editor in San Francisco

At the San Francisco 49ers, our mission is simple but powerful: to create meaningful moments that inspire and connect. Whether it’s on the field, in the community, or behind the scenes, we’re united by the belief that the work we do has the power to bring people together and leave a lasting impact. Success here takes more than passion; it’s about bringing your best to every challenge. We thrive by balancing priorities with precision, making thoughtful decisions in fast-paced environments, and always looking ahead to what’s next. Our team is built on core competencies that shape how we work: adaptability, integrity, collaboration, strong communication, and a relentless focus on continuous improvement. Together, these qualities fuel our ability to deliver world-class experiences for our fans, partners, and community. If you’re excited about being part of a supportive team where you can develop your skills, share your ideas, and help make a difference, we’d love to have you join us. The Digital Editor serves as a key content gatekeeper and contributor across 49ers.com, LevisStadium.com, YouTube, and team podcasts. This role blends editorial oversight with content creation to support fan engagement, international growth, and brand storytelling. In addition to publishing and packaging written, photo, video, and podcast content, the Digital Editor will appear on-camera for select video segments and serve as a regular host or guest on official 49ers podcasts. This position also helps drive market-specific strategies, particularly for the UK and MX, while contributing to branded content and long‑form features. Responsibilities and Duties Oversee daily publishing of content on 49ers.com and LevisStadium.com, including uploading videos, articles, podcasts, and photo galleries via the NFL CMS. Craft compelling headlines, sub‑headlines, and metadata using SEO best practices to drive traffic and engagement. Act as lead quality controller, reviewing all written and visual content for accuracy, brand alignment, and editorial polish. Maintain the editorial calendar, coordinating content timing with internal departments, partners, and fan engagement strategies. Collaborate with the social and international teams to develop UK‑ and MX‑targeted digital content, including lifestyle features and localized storytelling. Post and optimize video content on the 49ers official YouTube channel; manage live stream titles and uploads of press conferences and other branded content. Research and write lifestyle‑driven features (fashion, music, social, etc.) for web and YouTube audiences. Serve as an on‑camera guest as needed across team channels and appear as a regular guest or host on 49ers podcasts, fan features, and digital video segments. Host and support the production of team podcasts and occasional live digital content. Report on weekly content performance; support monthly content reporting and data‑driven recommendations. Support complex page builds for initiatives like Foundation campaigns, community events, and digital contests. Other duties as assigned. Required Abilities and Skills Excellent editorial judgment, attention to detail, and ability to write and edit quickly and cleanly. Strong understanding of digital publishing workflows, SEO, and content optimization best practices. On‑camera and/or hosting experience preferred but not required. Confidence in communicating clearly and diplomatically with cross‑functional teams. Highly organized and capable of juggling multiple projects and deadlines. Knowledge of football and the San Francisco 49ers is a must. Education and Experience 3–5 years of experience in digital media, journalism, or related field. Experience with CMS platforms (NFL CMS preferred). On‑camera hosting or podcasting experience strongly preferred. Proficiency in Adobe Photoshop, Premiere Pro, and basic design tools. Familiarity with tools such as Adobe Analytics, Tableau, Parsley, YouTube, and Microsoft Office. Journalism or broadcast production background preferred. Knowledge of AP style. Physical Demands and Work Environment The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the functions. The employee will be sitting in a typical office environment the majority of the time and may be exposed to outdoor weather conditions. The employee is frequently required to sit, use hands or fingers, handle or feel objects, tools, or controls and reach with hands and arms. The employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand, walk and lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this position include close vision, distance vision, and the ability to adjust focus. Travel Up to 15% of travel time expected for the position. Compensation $32-33/hour + Overtime potential #J-18808-Ljbffr In Summary: The Digital Editor serves as a key content gatekeeper and contributor across 49ers.com, LevisStadium.com and YouTube . This role blends editorial oversight with content creation to support fan engagement, international growth, and brand storytelling . This position also helps drive market-specific strategies, particularly for the UK and MX . En Español: En los 49ers de San Francisco, nuestra misión es simple pero poderosa: crear momentos significativos que inspiran y conecten. Ya sea en el campo, en la comunidad o detrás de escena, estamos unidos por la creencia de que el trabajo que hacemos tiene el poder de unir a las personas y dejar un impacto duradero. El éxito aquí requiere más que pasión; se trata de llevar lo mejor posible para cada desafío. Prosperamos balanceando prioridades con precisión, tomando decisiones reflexivas en entornos rápidos, y mirando siempre hacia adelante a lo que viene después. Nuestro equipo está construido sobre competencias fundamentales que dan forma a cómo trabajamos: adaptabilidad, integridad, colaboración, comunicación fuerte y una incansable atención a la mejora continua. Juntos, estas cualidades alimentan la capacidad de ofrecer experiencias de clase mundial para nuestros aficionados, socios editoriales y miembros de la comunidad. Esta posición también ayuda a impulsar estrategias específicas del mercado, en particular para el Reino Unido y MX, al tiempo que contribuye al control de la calidad, revisar todos los contenidos escritos y visuales por exactitud, alineamiento de marca y pulido editorial. Responsabilidades y deberes Supervisar la publicación diaria de contenido en 49ers.com y LevisStadium.com, incluida la carga de videos, artículos, podcasts y galerías de fotos a través del CMS NFL. Crear titulares convincentes, subtítulos y metadatos utilizando las mejores prácticas de SEO para generar tráfico y compromiso. Actúa como controlador de calidad principal, revisa todo el contenido escrito y visual para la precisión, alineación de marcas y pulizia editoriales. Mantener un calendario editorial, coordinar el horario de contenido con departamentos internos, socios y estrategias de aficionados. Colaborar con los equipos sociales e internacionales para desarrollar y organizar campañas de conciertos de fútbol y juegos digitales En San Francisco es necesario tener conocimientos técnicos y mejorar la capacidad de los jugadores, así como capacidades profesionales y otros grupos de trabajo (por ejemplo: Los expertos) Oportunidad para crear o gestionar una mejor experiencia en videocontenido y otras plataformas móvices y redes sociales, pero se debe ser capaz de ofrecer a los usuarios de compartir sus servicios en forma más rápida. Se pueden hacer adaptaciones razonables para que las personas con discapacidad puedan realizar las funciones. El empleado estará sentado en un entorno de oficina típico la mayor parte del tiempo y puede estar expuesto a condiciones climáticas al aire libre.