Sports Editor/Writer

• 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

• 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

• 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

Opportunity Awaits.
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