Associate Editor, Gambling & Research

Fox•Los Angeles, CA

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About The Position

FOX Sports is looking for an Associate Editor, Gambling and Research to join their team in Los Angeles, CA. The Associate Editor, Gambling and Research will support a team of editors and writers while collaborating with social, video screening and talent production team to cover the entire sports gambling world with written content, video, quantitative and qualitative insights and more. The role will utilize analytics, research and other data to shape the editorial strategy for FOX Sports Gambling. This individual will be responsible for informing the future of FOX Sports’ gambling vertical, requiring a future-driven perspective on product innovation and how editorial content must adapt to the needs of the sports-wagering fan. This role has expanded beyond the day-to-day of editorial content related to gambling. This is an essential position that is at the center of all discussions related to all gambling partnerships for our company. With that, this process requires countless meetings with internal and external partners to vet out and determine what the best path forward is for our business from a gambling perspective. This role is interactive with leadership at a very high level.

Requirements

3+ years of experience in production and digital media
Knowledge/experience in television and broadcasting
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Ability to manage multiple projects, leadership skills and strong analytical skills
Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
Demonstrated skill in developing and maintaining effective business relationships
Proficiency in Adobe Creative Cloud
Strong interpersonal skills
Ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s Degree

Responsibilities

Inform and support FOX Sports Gambling’s editorial calendar and content budget, planning for upcoming events, major milestones and content themes
Display outstanding news judgment, skilled storytelling ability, expertise in sports gambling, thorough knowledge of digital best practices (including SEO, social platforms and content sharing), and a strong knowledge of journalistic principles and methods
Work in concert with editorial staff and show production teams
Work directly with gambling talent to evolve content across all digital platforms from written to video
Manage analytics and reporting
Content creation, ideation and editing
Partner with internal FOX business units to meet and vet potential gambling partners that are best suited for the growth of the business
Partner with product team to deliver the best user experience across website and app through content and product functionality, with specific emphasis on gambling content and Super 6
Act as a product manager, playing a critical role in the development and growth of the FOX Sports App to ensure ongoing improvement and success in the market
Communicate on feature changes and enhancements to align with business priorities
Collaborate with product to develop and maintain the product road map for the FOX Sports App
Manage stakeholder priorities across various departments to deliver best consumer experience
Analyze KPIs to assess the success of the product
Communicate with both technical and non-technical stakeholders on product