Sports Entertainment Content Editor

Essentiallysports; Bengaluru, Mumbai; Remote; INR 4,50,000 - 6,75,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading sports content platform is looking for a talented editor to join their remote team. You will edit and publish articles, ensuring high quality while mentoring a team of writers. The ideal candidate has a degree in English or Journalism, 6-12 months of editing experience, and a passion for sports. This role involves working six days a week to align with US audience needs.

Qualifications

• 6-12 months of experience in sports content editing or similar.
• Ability to analyze article performance metrics.
• Energy and creativity in writing.

Responsibilities

• Editing and publishing 18-20 articles daily.
• Fact-checking and ensuring high-quality content.
• Mentoring and empowering writers.

Skills

Editing and publishing skills

Strong command of the English language

Understanding of American culture

SEO knowledge

Leadership skills

Passion for sports

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. Here’s what makes you the perfect fit:

• Bachelor's Degree in English, Media/ Journalism, or similar discipline.
• Have 6-12 months of experience in sports content editing, proofreading, or any other similar role.
• Possess a strong command of the English language and an understanding of American culture.
• Bring energy and creativity to our articles, ensuring each piece resonates with readers and leaves a lasting impression.
• Can analyze article performance metrics and use insights to consistently elevate the quality of content.
• A basic understanding of SEO, including crafting engaging headings and subheadings.
• Leadership skills to inspire, guide, and mentor a team of talented writers.
• A passion for the sports, with an eagerness to cover breaking news, live events, and in-depth analyses.

Responsibilities

• You’ll be editing and publishing 18-20 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 its 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.
• Timelines are 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.

Location: (Remote), Delhi NCR, Bangalore, Chennai, Pune, Kolkata, Ahmedabad, Mumbai, Hyderabad