Junior editor, website - for sports federation (remote/contract)

Junior editor, website - for sports federation (remote/contract)

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Website junior editor, on behalf of sports federation (remote, contract)

Chimney Stack is a virtual consultancy offering digital content and commercial strategy services to organisations large and small, in sports and Web3. We are representing a sports rightsholder client seeking a junior website editor. Our client is seeking an experienced, hard-working editor with demonstrable experience in delivering web content at scale that will drive traffic and readership. The editor will play a hands-on role in content development, content creation, and results-tracking, with the ability to derive and integrate insights and interests from tools including Google Search Console, Google Analytics, and others. They will be expected to help drive a scaling up of content that can attract and engage new audiences.

Responsibilities:

  • Report to Chief Editor
  • Develop, deliver, and post website editorial content for news, competitions, and athlete pages
  • Lead on producing editorial content to support organisational initiatives and campaigns
  • Use SEO functions and principles to enable strong search performance and increase discoverability and readership
  • Develop mass appeal editorial content plans and coordinate with digital and social teams for wider integration
  • Provide editorial support during sporting events, including real-time coverage during evenings or weekends
  • Coordinate with stakeholders including other sports federations and media or technical partners
  • Deputise for the Chief Editor if required

Experience and skills

  • Outstanding written English and a portfolio of articles and relevant writing, preferably within sport
  • Experience with major content and editorial production within a sporting environment; evidence of producing content at scale in a busy, fast-paced context
  • Experience with sports rightsholder websites or sports/entertainment publishers (e.g., Buzzfeed, SportsBible, Vice)
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
  • Strong experience with CMS and archive management systems
  • Ability to work remotely
  • Understanding of track and field is desirable

Seniority level

  • Entry level

Employment type

  • Contract

Job function

  • Marketing, Public Relations, and Writing/Editing

Industries

  • Marketing Services

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