Sports Editor/Writer

Equiliem; Burbank (CA); On-site; USD 73,000 - 79,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Vision & Dental Insurance

Life Insurance

Matching 401(k)

Commuter Benefits

Employee Discounts & Rewards

Payroll Payment Options

Job summary

Equiliem in Burbank, CA is seeking a sports editor/writer to produce daily original articles and to cover timely sports moments with fast turnaround. You will craft evergreen guides, manage team hubs, and edit colleagues' work while optimizing for search.

The position is onsite in Burbank with typical hours 8:00 AM–4:00 PM or 9:00 AM–5:00 PM, and compensation at $53.00–$57.00 per hour. Experience with WordPress and SEO is preferred.

Qualifications

• Significant professional experience as a sports editor or writer.
• Deep knowledge of soccer and the NFL with familiarity across UFC, college football, and broader sports.
• Excellent writing, editing, copy editing, and headline-writing skills.
• Strong editorial judgment and ability to quickly identify compelling angles.
• Ability to produce clean, accurate copy under tight deadlines, including live events.
• Experience editing other writers and providing actionable feedback.
• Working knowledge of SEO and content-performance considerations.
• Experience with WordPress or comparable CMS and collaborative editorial workflows.
• Strong research and fact-checking skills.

Responsibilities

• Write and publish approximately one original article per day.
• Produce fast-turnaround coverage tied to matchups, results, schedules, and events.
• Write evergreen and discovery content including how-to-watch guides and explainers.
• Build and maintain team and competition hubs updated across a season.
• Edit copy from other writers and keep information current.
• Apply SEO best practices and coordinate with stakeholders for approvals.

Skills

Writing

Editing

Headline writing

SEO

Research

Fast turnaround

Staying organized

Tools

WordPress

CMS

Google Docs

CMS workflows

Job description

Sports Editor/Writer
Burbank, CA
Pay: $53.00 - $57.00 per hour
26-09413
Job summary

Responsibilities

• Write and publish approximately one original article per day, depending on assignment complexity and other editorial responsibilities
• Produce fast-turnaround coverage tied to matchups, results, schedules, standings, marquee events, and other timely sports moments
• Write evergreen and discovery content, including how-to-watch guides, competition and team explainers, previews, and viewing guides
• Build and maintain persistent team and competition hubs that stay current across a season
• Edit copy from other writers and update existing articles to keep information accurate and current
• Apply SEO best practices and partner with editorial, marketing, publicity, sports programming, and SEO stakeholders to secure approvals

Qualifications

• Significant professional experience as a digital sports editor, writer, or journalist
• Deep knowledge of soccer and the NFL, with working familiarity across UFC, college football, and the broader sports landscape
• Excellent writing, editing, copy editing, and headline-writing skills
• Strong editorial judgment and the ability to quickly identify the most useful or compelling angle
• Demonstrated ability to produce clean, engaging, and accurate copy on tight deadlines, often around live events
• Experience editing other writers and providing clear, actionable feedback
• Working knowledge of SEO and how search intent should inform editorial decisions
• Experience with WordPress or a comparable CMS
• Fluency with Google Docs and collaborative editorial workflows
• Strong research and fact-checking skills
• Ability to navigate stakeholder feedback and approval processes while keeping work moving
• Highly organized and comfortable managing several priorities at once

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience at a major sports publication, newsroom, or high-volume digital sports operation
• Experience covering soccer or the NFL at scale
• Experience developing strong headlines, subheads, and article structures for readers and search
• Experience writing recommendation, service, or search-driven evergreen content
• Familiarity with audience insights, search trends, and content-performance data

Schedule

• Hours: 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM or 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM, team starts earlier, open to discussion

Location

• Onsite in Burbank, CA

About Equiliem

Equiliem believes in empowering success. It's our job to cultivate relationships that connect people and employers in a way that is inclusive, intelligent, and allows both to thrive.

Across the U.S., leading companies in healthcare, government, engineering, manufacturing, professional services, and energy rely on us for their workforce solutions. Our recruiting and HR services include contract and direct hire staffing, Payrolling/EOR, Independent Contractor Compliance, and Managed Services.

For almost 30 years, we've helped shape our industry. Today, we continue to research, ask questions, and continuously enhance the candidate journey and client experience.

Benefits

We offer a comprehensive benefits package to our employees, which includes:

• Medical Insurance
• Vision & Dental Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Matching 401(k)
• Commuter Benefits
• Employee Discounts & Rewards
• Payroll Payment Options

EEO Employer

Equiliem is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate or allow discrimination based on race, color, religion, creed, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, genetic information, registered domestic partner status, marital status, disability, status as a crime victim, protected veteran status, political affiliation, union membership, or any other characteristic protected by law. Equiliem will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable law. If you have visited our website in search of information on employment opportunities or to apply for a position, and you require an accommodation in using our website for a search or application, please contact our Employee Services Department at [emailprotected] or [phone].