Golf & Sports Digital Writer-Editor (SEO Focus)

Versant; Connecticut; On-site; USD 34,000 - 76,000; Part time

Job summary

Versant Media is seeking a Freelance Digital Writer/Editor for its Sports group, focusing on Golf Channel content and related sports coverage. This project-based role emphasizes fast, accurate editorial delivery across site, app, social, and mobile formats.

You will craft SEO-friendly articles, package video content, and coordinate with teams to maximize reach while maintaining editorial integrity. Remote options are limited; Stamford, CT is the focal location.

Qualifications

• BA or BS from a four-year college or university or equivalent experience.
• 2-3 years in digital editorial, content creation and distribution at a sports or media company.
• Strong writing, editing and content packaging skills with clear audience voice.
• Experience with CMS platforms, SEO basics and analytics dashboards.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Write and edit SEO-optimized sports articles, headlines and captions.
• Work quickly on deadline, often during live event coverage.
• Cover Golf and other sports as assigned.
• Create, edit and publish tournament- and news-related content.
• Plan around tentpole events to coordinate with linear and digital teams.
• Support sales content and ensure editorial accuracy.

Skills

Strong writing

Editing

Audience development

Content packaging

Editorial judgment

Collaboration

Time management

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

CMS platforms

Analytics dashboards

SEO tools

Job description

Versant Media is seeking a Freelance Digital Writer/Editor for its Sports group, focusing on Golf Channel content and related sports coverage. This project-based role emphasizes fast, accurate editorial delivery across site, app, social, and mobile formats.

You will craft SEO-friendly articles, package video content, and coordinate with teams to maximize reach while maintaining editorial integrity. Remote options are limited; Stamford, CT is the focal location.