Freelance Digital Content Writer/Editor - NBC Sports, Bay Area
NBCUniversal is one of the world's leading media and entertainment companies, and they are seeking a Digital Content Editor for NBC Sports Bay Area/California. The role involves editorial maintenance and publishing of sports content across various platforms, requiring timely writing and editing in a fast-paced environment.
Responsibilities
- Edit digital content as part of a 24/7 sports news cycle, including monitoring social media and wires, editing copy, writing headlines and selecting complementary media such as photos and video
- Write and publish breaking and developing sports news stories in a timely fashion
- Write and build original stories off quotes, social media posts and game-action; aggregate content as needed
- Handle in-game social media duties, cutting clips quickly from live games and posting to Twitter, Instagram, Facebook and TikTok. Must have ability to identify viral moments and write compelling and engaging captions
- Feature and promote game live streams on our platforms
- Write and send push alerts on news stories and live events
- Collaborate with TV/linear team to align on shared content opportunities
Skills
- Bachelor's Degree in journalism or related field, or relevant work experience
- Demonstrated experience in writing for online news, packaging content for a digital audience, editing written content for publication, headline writing for web/apps and social media writing
- Proficiency with Photoshop or other photo-editing software
- Well-versed on all major pro teams in the San Francisco Bay Area market: Warriors, 49ers, Giants, A's, Kings and Sharks
- Solid attention to detail and ability to work well on deadline
- Ability to multi-task and thrive in a high-pressure newsroom environment
- Deep knowledge across all major American sports, including NBA, NFL, MLB and NHL
- General knowledge of national storylines and their impact on local teams
- Team player
- Positive attitude
- Interested candidate must submit a resume/CV through www.nbcunicareers.com to be considered
- Must be willing to work nights, weekends and holidays
- Must be willing to work in San Francisco, CA
- Must have unrestricted work authorization to work in the United States
- Must be 18 years or older
- This position is required to be performed full-time from an NBCUniversal-designated worksite
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