Freelance Desk Editor - NBC Sports
About The Position
As a Desk Editor for NBC Sports, you will play a crucial role in the digital operation of NBC Sports, which encompasses a variety of high-profile sports properties including the NFL, Olympic and Paralympic Sports, Premier League, NBA/WNBA, Motorsports, Golf, College Sports, Fantasy and more. Your primary responsibilities will include managing video publishing and the distribution of live streams across multiple platforms, ensuring that all content is presented with accuracy and care. You will oversee the day-to-day management of the NBC Sports digital homepage, sport-specific pages, and the Sports app, while also supporting video publishing efforts on partner platforms including Peacock, YouTube, NBC News, Yahoo, Apple, and more. In this role, you will coordinate with various stakeholders to ensure that both video and written content is accurately represented across NBC Sports' digital platforms. You will package NBC Sports' written and video content in a manner that maximizes reach while prioritizing editorial accuracy.
Requirements
- Solid editorial judgment and engagement with multiple sports properties
- Clear communication skills and ability to work collaboratively
- Keen attention to detail and ability to prioritize across multiple concurrent sports and events
- Familiarity with a digital ecosystem and ability to learn and master multiple technical platforms
- Sharp writing ability, both in long-form content creation and in daily titling and descriptions of video content
- Interested candidate must submit a resume/CV through www.nbcunicareers.com to be considered
- Must have unrestricted work authorization to work in the United States
- Availability on nights and weekends
- Must be 18 years or older
Responsibilities
- Manage video publishing and livestream presentation on the NBC Sports main site and on the Sports App
- Manage the presentation of content across NBC Sports sites, including the homepage and sports-specific pages
- Package NBC Sports written and video content on our digital platforms to maximize reach and prioritize editorial accuracy
- Plan around key properties and tentpole events to develop coverage strategies and ensure coordination between linear broadcasts and digital teams
- Support relationships with partner platforms
- Occasional article editing and writing
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What This Job Offers
Education Level
No Education Listed
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
