Freelance Digital Content Writer/Editor - NBC Sports, Bay Area

NBCUniversal; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 38,745; Full time

Job summary

A leading broadcasting company is seeking a Freelance Digital Content Writer/Editor for its NBC Sports Bay Area team. This role involves editing and publishing digital sports content, managing social media, and covering live events. Ideal candidates will have a journalism degree, proficiency in writing for digital audiences, and photo editing skills. The position requires working full-time on-site in San Francisco, CA, offering a daily rate of $210. A strong knowledge of local sports teams is essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in journalism or related field, or relevant work experience.
• Demonstrated experience in writing, editing content for publication, and packaging for digital audiences.
• Proficiency with Photoshop or other photo-editing software.

Responsibilities

• Edit digital content as part of the sports news cycle.
• Write and publish breaking sports news stories.
• Handle in-game social media duties, and identify viral moments.
• Collaborate with the TV team to align on content opportunities.

Skills

Writing for online news

Social media writing

Content editing

Headline writing

Photo editing with Photoshop

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in journalism or related field

Job description

Freelance Digital Content Writer/Editor - NBC Sports, Bay Area

Pay: $210.00 per day.

Position length: Estimated duration up to 12 months, unless amended or terminated earlier.

Job Description

As the Digital Content Editor, you are part of the core publishing team for NBC Sports Bay Area/California. The role includes day‑to‑day editorial maintenance and publishing of content to our site, app and social media accounts.

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 from 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 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 the TV/linear team to align on shared content opportunities.

Qualifications

Basic Qualifications

• 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.

Desired Characteristics

• 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.

Eligibility Requirements

• 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.

Required On‑Site

This position is required to be performed full‑time from an NBCUniversal‑designated worksite.

Compensation

Daily rate: $210 per day.

Additional Information

NBCUniversal’s policy is to provide equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender, gender identity or expression, age, national origin or ancestry, citizenship, disability, sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy, veteran status, membership in the uniformed services, genetic information, or any other basis protected by applicable law.

If you are a qualified individual with a disability or a disabled veteran and require support throughout the application and/or recruitment process as a result of your disability, you have the right to request a reasonable accommodation. You can submit your request to [e-mail].