Freelance Sports Writer & Editor — Golf Coverage

Versant; Stamford (CT); Vor Ort; USD 34.000 - 55.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Versant Sports is seeking a Freelance Digital Writer/Editor to create and publish SEO-optimized sports content across Golf Channel and Versant Sports platforms. You will write, edit and package articles and video content for distribution across site, app and social channels.

The ideal candidate has 2–3 years in digital sports editorial, strong writing and editing skills, CMS familiarity, and an ability to work quickly under deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifikationen

• BA/BS from a four-year college or university or equivalent experience
• 2–3 years in digital editorial, content creation and distribution in sports/media
• Strong writing, editing and content packaging skills
• Experience with CMS platforms, SEO basics and analytics dashboards
• Solid editorial judgment and cross-platform engagement
• Excellent communication and teamwork
• Attention to detail and ability to prioritize multiple events

Aufgaben

• Write and edit SEO-optimized sports articles, headlines and captions
• Work quickly on deadline, including live event coverage
• Cover Golf and multiple other sports topics
• Create, edit and publish tournament- and news-related content
• Use metrics to drive reach and engagement across platforms
• Manage presentation of content on Golf Channel and USA Sports sites
• Publish video content and livestream presentations
• Assist in sales/sponsored content ideation and execution
• Ensure accuracy and strong grammar
• Coordinate coverage around events with cross-team alignment
• Support partner relationships and manage multiple projects

Kenntnisse

Writing

Editing

SEO basics

CMS platforms

Analytics dashboards

Editorial judgment

Ausbildung

BA/BS in a relevant field

Jobbeschreibung

Versant Sports is seeking a Freelance Digital Writer/Editor to create and publish SEO-optimized sports content across Golf Channel and Versant Sports platforms. You will write, edit and package articles and video content for distribution across site, app and social channels.

The ideal candidate has 2–3 years in digital sports editorial, strong writing and editing skills, CMS familiarity, and an ability to work quickly under deadlines in a fast-paced environment.