US Sports Editor

Job Information

Sports Vertical

US Sports

Role Type

Editor

Industry

Media

Remote Job

Job Description

This is a remote position.

About US

Sportskeeda - For the hardcore sports fan

Fans don't just follow the sport, they feel it - the pain, the passion, the guts, and the glory. When we at Sportskeeda look at sports fans we don't see a crowd; we see you. We're one of you, and we strive to keep you on top of every possible sports trend by creating engaging and insightful content at lightning-quick speed.

Established in 200+, Absolute Sports is the parent company of Sportskeeda.com, ProFootballNetwork.com, SoapCentral.com and Deltiasgaming.com. We are a subsidiary of Nazara Technologies, the only publicly listed Indian gaming / diversified media company.

Sportskeeda is a global sports content platform that covers the world's biggest sports and esports subjects and serves over 100 Million fans every month. Our passionate team comprises top content creators from around the world who produce hundreds of well-researched content pieces on a daily basis. Sportskeeda has market leadership in multiple sports in the US, being #10 in Comscore rankings and a very close #2 in India (All Sports).

ProFootballNetwork.com is a NFL-focused property in the US with +11M monthly users.

SoapCentral.com is a leading soap opera content destination in the US.

Deltiasgaming.com is a dynamic and thriving online platform dedicated to providing gamers of all skill levels with top-notch content, valuable resources, and an engaging community.

We are a Great Place to Work certified organization, with employees and contributors working from various corners of the globe.

The Opportunity

You will be part of the team that edits and publishes highly engaging sports content from writers across the world. We operate in an extremely competitive environment where quality and being first to market are paramount. This team is our first and last line of defense, delivering on our brand promise that Sportskeeda is home to the most engaging and premium sports content.

We expect the candidate to have deep knowledge and understanding of US Sports.

Fake news, sensationalism, plagiarism, and unreliable reports are increasing in frequency in sports and across the content industry. You will be quick on the foot and will be an expert in eliminating these landmines.

You will remain objective and yet have ideas to mentor and foster writers and drive positive change concerning quality.

This is a hands-on role and we need someone fast, accurate, and has strong judgment.

Experience: 1+ Years

Role: Contract

Key Responsibilities
• The candidate will be expected to edit 350-400 articles per month.
• Meet quality targets for accuracy and speed and continually contribute to improving team performance.
• Exercise objectivity and display strong judgment skills in approving and rejecting topics.

Requirements
• We expect the candidate to have deep knowledge and understanding of US Sports (NBA, NFL, NHL, MLB, etc).
• Impeccable grammar and punctuation and command over the language.
• Self-motivated and focused on meeting deadlines.
• Ability to work independently and be a quick learner.
• Respects deadlines and thrives in a highly competitive environment. Apply Now