Sports Editor

Our client is seeking an Alerts Editor to join a leading sports digital editorial team. This onsite role is based in Fort Lauderdale, FL (preferred) or New York, NY and is responsible for identifying breaking news and key storylines across the sports landscape, creating and managing mobile push notifications, overseeing homepage content, and helping drive audience engagement across digital and streaming platforms.

The ideal candidate has a background in sports journalism, content creation, digital media, or sports marketing and thrives in a fast-paced, live-event environment. This individual will play a key role in delivering timely, engaging content to sports fans while partnering with editorial, marketing, and content teams to maximize audience engagement and viewership.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone with strong sports knowledge, exceptional writing skills, and a passion for covering live sports. Candidates should be comfortable working a flexible schedule that includes nights and weekends , as sports news and events happen around the clock.

Location: Fort Lauderdale, FL (Preferred) or New York, NY

Contract Duration: 9 months

Required Experience:

• 2+ years of experience in sports journalism, digital content creation, editorial, or sports marketing
• Bachelor's degree in Journalism, Communications, Marketing, English, Sports Media, or a related field
• Strong knowledge of professional and collegiate sports, with emphasis on football, soccer, and combat sports
• Experience writing concise, engaging, and audience-focused content under tight deadlines
• Ability to identify emerging news, storylines, and trends in real-time sporting events
• Strong editorial judgment and understanding of storytelling across digital platforms
• Excellent written communication, copy editing, and proofreading skills
• Comfort working in a fast-paced, high-volume newsroom or content environment
• Ability to prioritize competing deadlines and adapt quickly as news develops
• Willingness to work nights, weekends, and changing schedules based on live sports coverage
• Strong collaboration skills and ability to partner with editorial, marketing, and content teams

Preferred Experience:

• Experience managing mobile push notifications, content programming, or audience engagement initiatives
• Experience editing and writing in AP Style
• Knowledge of content management systems (CMS)
• Experience supporting live sports coverage or digital sports media platforms
• Familiarity with audience analytics, engagement metrics, and performance reporting
• Experience collaborating with marketing teams to support viewership and subscriber growth
• Knowledge of CBS Sports, Paramount+, or other major sports media brands
• Experience utilizing AI-powered tools to improve content creation, workflow efficiency, or editorial operations