Content Editor

Essentiallysports; Kalyan-Dombivli; Remote; INR 4,50,000 - 6,75,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading sports media company is seeking a Sports Content Editor to join their fully remote team. The role involves editing 20-25 articles daily, mentoring writers, and ensuring high-quality content that resonates with readers. Candidates should have a Bachelor's Degree in English or Media/Journalism and 6-12 months of editing experience. A passion for sports and understanding of American culture are essential.

Benefits

Flexible remote work

Competitive salary

Growth opportunities

Collaborative work environment

Qualifications

• 6-12 months of experience in sports content editing or proofreading.
• Strong command of the English language and understanding of American culture.
• Ability to analyze article performance metrics.

Responsibilities

• Edit and publish 20-25 articles daily while ensuring quality.
• Work with a team to refine and elevate content.
• Mentor and inspire writers in a fast-paced newsroom.

Skills

Editing

Proofreading

SEO knowledge

Leadership

Creativity

Audience understanding

Education

Bachelor's Degree in English, Media/Journalism

Job description

Overview

Why You Should Join Us: If you're a talented editor with a passion for sports and storytelling, we want to hear from you.

Responsibilities

• As a Sports Content Editor at EssentiallySports: You’ll be editing and publishing 20-25 articles each day, always keeping the high quality of EssentiallySports at the forefront.
• Every article you touch will be fact-checked, well-researched, and ready to deliver value to our readers.
• Your deep understanding of our audience will help you fine-tune content, enhancing its impact and relevance even after it’s been published.
• You’ll work closely with a skilled team of writers, editors, and content managers in our fast-paced newsroom, alongside the content quality (CQ) team, to constantly refine and elevate the content we publish.
• As a mentor, you’ll inspire and empower writers, helping them grow and evolve as contributors to the team.
• Timeliness is key—by staying on top of breaking news, you’ll ensure our readers are always up-to-date as events unfold.
• This role will see you working six days a week, aligning with a schedule that meets the needs of our US audience.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in English, Media/Journalism, or similar discipline.
• 6-12 months of experience in sports content editing, proofreading, or similar role.
• Strong command of the English language and understanding of American culture.
• Energy and creativity to ensure each piece resonates with readers and leaves a lasting impression.
• Ability to analyze article performance metrics and use insights to elevate content quality.
• Basic understanding of SEO, including crafting engaging headings and subheadings.
• Leadership skills to inspire, guide, and mentor a team of writers.
• A passion for sports and eagerness to cover breaking news, live events, and in-depth analyses.

What’s in It for You

• Flexibility to work from anywhere in the world with our fully remote setup.
• Competitive salary based on experience and quality of assessment.
• Endless growth opportunities within a fast-paced, rapidly expanding sports media company.
• Collaborative work environment with a team of passionate sports industry professionals.
• A platform to showcase your work to millions of sports fans daily, building a portfolio that stands out.
• Opportunities to elevate your personal brand and grow your social media presence, backed by our distinctive journalistic approach.