Freelance Desk Editor

Summary

Join NBC Sports as a Desk Editor and contribute to the digital operation of NBC Sports, managing video publishing and live streams across multiple platforms, ensuring content accuracy and presentation. You will oversee the daily management of the NBC Sports digital homepage, sport-specific pages, and the Sports app, while supporting video publishing efforts on partner platforms like YouTube and Yahoo. This role involves coordinating with stakeholders to ensure accurate content representation across platforms, packaging written and video content for maximum reach, and prioritizing editorial accuracy. You will also plan coverage strategies for key properties and tentpole events, ensuring coordination between linear broadcasts and digital teams.

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 (submission of writing samples required)

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 like YouTube and Yahoo
• Occasional article editing and writing

Preferred Qualifications

• 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
• Must be 18 years or older

Benefits

• Fully Remote : This position has been designated as fully remote, meaning that the position is expected to contribute from a non-NBCUniversal worksite, most commonly an employee’s residence
• Salary range : $175-$200/day rate