Freelance Digital Content Writer/Editor - NBC Sports, Bay Area (Part-Time)

NBCUniversal • San Francisco, CA

3d • Onsite

About The Position

As the Digital Content Editor, you are a part of the core publishing team for NBC Sports Bay Area/California. The role includes day-to-day editorial maintenance and publishing of content to the our site, app and social media accounts.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in journalism or related field, or relevant work experience
• Demonstrated experience in writing for online news, packaging content for a digital audience, editing written content for publication, headline writing for web/apps and social media writing
• Proficiency with Photoshop or other photo-editing software
• Well-versed on all major pro teams in the San Francisco Bay Area market: Warriors, 49ers, Giants, A’s, Kings and Sharks
• Must have unrestricted work authorization to work in the United States
• Must be 18 years or older

Nice To Haves

• Solid attention to detail and ability to work well on deadline
• Ability to multi-task and thrive in a high-pressure newsroom environment
• Deep knowledge across all major American sports, including NBA, NFL, MLB and NHL
• General knowledge of national storylines and their impact on local teams
• Team player
• Positive attitude

Responsibilities

• Edit digital content as part of a 24/7 sports news cycle, including monitoring social media and wires, editing copy, writing headlines and selecting complementary media such as photos and video
• Write and publish breaking and developing sports news stories in a timely fashion
• Write and build original stories off quotes, social media posts and game-action; aggregate content as needed
• Handle in-game social media duties, cutting clips quickly from live games and posting to Twitter, Instagram, Facebook and TikTok. Must have ability to identify viral moments and write compelling and engaging captions
• Feature and promote game live streams on our platforms
• Write and send push alerts on news stories and live events
• Collaborate with TV/linear team to align on shared content opportunities

Benefits

• Equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender, gender identity or expression, age, national origin or ancestry, citizenship, disability, sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy, veteran status, membership in the uniformed services, genetic information, or any other basis protected by applicable law.
• Right to request a reasonable accommodation if you are a qualified individual with a disability or disabled veteran and require support throughout the application and/or recruitment process as a result of your disability.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree