Sports Editor/Writer

We are hiring a Sports Editor/Writer to join a top entertainment company in Los Angeles, CA. This freelance role will run until June 2027 with potential to extend and will be fully onsite in their LA office.

Pay Rate
Pay Rate: $53/HR

Responsibilities
Write and publish approximately one original article per day, depending on assignment complexity and other editorial responsibilities
Produce fast-turnaround coverage tied to matchups, results, schedules, standings, marquee events and other timely sports moments
Write evergreen and discovery content, including how-to-watch guides, competition and team explainers, previews and viewing guides
Build and maintain persistent team and competition hubs that stay current across a season
Edit copy from other writers and update existing articles to keep information accurate and current
Apply SEO best practices and partner with editorial, marketing, publicity, sports programming and SEO stakeholders to secure approvals

Requird Qualifications
Significant professional experience as a digital sports editor, writer or journalist
Deep knowledge of soccer and the NFL, with working familiarity across UFC, college football and the broader sports landscape
Excellent writing, editing, copy editing and headline-writing skills
Strong editorial judgment and the ability to quickly identify the most useful or compelling angle
Demonstrated ability to produce clean, engaging and accurate copy on tight deadlines, often around live events
Experience editing other writers and providing clear, actionable feedback
Working knowledge of SEO and how search intent should inform editorial decisions
Experience with WordPress or a comparable CMS
Fluency with Google Docs and collaborative editorial workflows
Strong research and fact-checking skills
Ability to navigate stakeholder feedback and approval processes while keeping work moving
Highly organized and comfortable managing several priorities at once

Preferred Qualifications
Experience at a major sports publication, newsroom or high-volume digital sports operation
Experience covering soccer or the NFL at scale
Experience developing strong headlines, subheads and article structures for readers and search
Experience writing recommendation, service or search-driven evergreen content
Familiarity with audience insights, search trends and content-performance data

The Solomon Page Distinction
Solomon Page offers a comprehensive benefit program for hourly employees. We pride ourselves on offering medical, dental, 401(k), direct deposit and commuter benefits to our employees, including freelancers - which sets us apart in the industries we serve.

About Solomon Page
Founded in 1990, Solomon Page is a specialty niche provider of staffing and executive search solutions across a wide array of functions and industries. The success of Solomon Page reflects an organic growth strategy supported by a highly entrepreneurial culture. Acting as a strategic partner to our clients and candidates, we focus on providing customized solutions and building long-term relationships based on trust, respect, and the consistent delivery of excellent results. For more information and additional opportunities, visit: solomonpage.com and connect with us on Facebook, and LinkedIn.

Opportunity Awaits.

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