Sports Editor\\/Writer, Sneak Peak (Contract)

Sports Editor/Writer, Sneak Peak (Contract) – Client+ Editorial
Location: Onsite, Burbank, CA | Assignment Length: 9 months (potential for extension)
About the Role Sneak Peak, Client+’s premier editorial hub for entertainment and sports fans, is seeking an experienced Sports Editor/Writer to power its growing digital sports coverage. As a pivotal member of our editorial team, you’ll create, edit, and publish timely, engaging, and informative content centered on soccer, NFL, and major live events. This is a high-impact, hands-on opportunity for a skilled digital sports journalist ready to thrive in a fast-paced, collaborative, and creative environment.
Responsibilities Write and publish approximately one original article per day, adapting to assignment complexity and team needs
Deliver fast-turnaround coverage tied to matchups, results, schedules, standings, and marquee sports moments
Produce evergreen and discovery content including how-to-watch guides, team explainers, previews, and viewing guides
Build and update team and competition hubs to ensure persistent, up-to-date seasonal coverage
Edit copy from fellow writers, update existing articles, and fact-check to maintain accuracy, clarity, and voice
Apply SEO best practices to optimize content for search, collaborating with editorial, marketing, and SEO stakeholders to secure approvals
Required Skills and Experience Proven professional experience as a digital sports editor, writer, or journalist
Deep knowledge of soccer and the NFL; familiarity with UFC, college football, and the broader sports landscape
Exceptional writing, editing, copy editing, and headline-writing abilities
Strong editorial judgment and ability to identify compelling story angles
Demonstrated experience producing clean, engaging content on tight or live event-driven deadlines
Prior experience editing and mentoring other writers with clear, actionable feedback
Proficiency in WordPress or similar CMS; fluency with Google Docs and collaborative editorial workflows
Working knowledge of SEO principles; strong research and fact-checking skills
Highly organized; adept at managing multiple priorities and stakeholder feedback
Preferred Skills Experience at a major sports publication or high-volume digital sports newsroom
In-depth soccer or NFL coverage portfolio
Track record developing strong headlines, subheads, and content structures for both readers and search engines
Background in writing evergreen, recommendation, or search-driven articles
Familiarity with audience insights, search trends, and data-driven content performance analysis
Understanding of Client+ sports programming
Benefits Competitive hourly compensation up to $81.40/hr
Opportunity for assignment extension or potential permanent hire
Dynamic, collaborative onsite work environment at Client’s Burbank campus
Direct impact on Client+’s fastest-growing editorial vertical
Access to leading-edge sports content and live event coverage

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