Staff Editor
Description
Fantasy Life seeks a Staff Editor to join its team covering fantasy and betting. The candidate will be heavily involved in day-to-day coverage including editing and publishing of content, writing breaking news, and collaborating with writers and editors. The ideal candidate will be self-starting and energetic, able to edit any kind of story, and willing to work nights and weekends.
Responsibilities
● Edit stories from start to finish for quality, context, style and grammar.
● Follow best practices and use data and feedback on headline writing for SEO purposes.
● Work with writers and editors to execute high-quality stories and analysis.
● Handle editing, production and publishing of daily newsletter(s).
● Work with social media and creative teams to ensure our content is compelling visually and is viewed by as many readers as possible.
● Embrace innovative methods to cover fantasy sports and betting in a live environment.
● Generate thoughtful, smart and relevant story ideas.
Requirements
● Minimum 3 years experience in content editing on digital platforms.
● Strong sports knowledge, a keen eye for detail, and high standards for accuracy and clarity.
● Deep knowledge of, and a passion for, fantasy sports and/or betting across all sports. Must both have a history and currently play in league(s) and formats.
● The ability to adapt to fast-paced work environments in which needs and priorities can change quickly.
● Knowledge of SEO best practices.
● Familiarity with content management systems, newsletters and photo editing skills is a plus.
● Since games and news occur on nights, weekends and holidays, those shifts will be required on a regular basis.
● This is a remote job that is located in the United States
Benefits
- Competitive salary
- Flexible remote working environment.
- Opportunity to work with a talented and passionate team.
- Access to cutting-edge audiovisual equipment and technology.
- Ongoing professional development and training opportunities.
- Benefits Stipend - Benefits package coming soon