Senior Content Editor | Sports 10N25

As a Senior Content Editor at Sports 10N25, you will be at the forefront of overseeing and refining engaging content focused on the dynamic and exciting world of sports. You are expected to blend your passion for sports with a keen editorial eye to deliver content that resonates with our diverse audience. Your role will involve crafting compelling narratives, collaborating with content creators, and ensuring that all published content adheres to the highest editorial standards. You will leverage your expertise to shape the content strategy, manage editorial calendars, and innovate storytelling approaches, all while keeping pace with the latest trends in sports journalism. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to a leading sports platform where your insights and creativity will play a key role in engaging sports enthusiasts worldwide.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and coordinate the creation of content catering to a sports audience.
• Collaborate with writers and designers to produce engaging sports narratives.
• Develop and maintain a comprehensive editorial calendar for content publication.
• Ensure all content meets the highest standards for quality and accuracy.
• Incorporate SEO practices to maximize content visibility and reach.
• Analyze audience engagement metrics to refine content strategy continuously.
• Guide and mentor junior writers to improve their editorial skills.
• Stay updated with the latest sports news and emerging storytelling techniques.
• Coordinate with marketing teams to align content with overall brand strategy.
• Review and edit articles, features, and other editorial content as needed.
• Liaise with sporting analysts to ensure content is current and informative.
• Innovate new content formats to engage and grow our audience base.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Journalism, Communications, or a related field is required.
• Minimum of five years experience in content editing or a similar role.
• Strong passion and knowledge of various sports, teams, and athletes.
• Excellent writing, editing, and proofreading skills with an editorial flair.
• Proven capability to lead and inspire a diverse editorial team effectively.
• Proficiency with content management systems and digital content tools.
• Ability to work under tight deadlines and manage multiple projects simultaneously.