Client:
Leading Entertainment Firm Title: Sports - Alerts Editor Duration: 09 Months (Extension/Conversion will be based on performance)
Pay Rate: ($33 - $35) On an hourly basis.
Location:
Onsite Role Fort Lauderdale, FL 33309 New York, NY 10019 Job Summary: We are seeking a Sports Alerts Editor to deliver timely, accurate, and engaging sports news across digital platforms. The ideal candidate has a sports journalism background, strong editorial judgment, and the ability to cover live events and breaking news in a fast-paced environment.
Responsibilities:
Monitor live sporting events and breaking news to identify key stories and developments. Write and publish concise, engaging push notifications for mobile app users. Manage and update a sports news website homepage, prioritizing timely and relevant content. Manage Push notifications. Copy-edit content for accuracy, clarity, and consistency. Coordinate with editorial, marketing, and streaming teams to align coverage across platforms.
Required Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree: 2-3 years of experience in sports journalism. Broad sports knowledge, particularly football, combat sports, and soccer. Excellent writing, editing, and headline-writing skills. Strong editorial judgment and ability to work under tight deadlines. Flexibility to work nights, weekends, and changing schedules based on live sports coverage.
Preferred Qualifications:
Familiarity with AP style and content management systems (CMS). Experience with digital publishing, mobile alerts, or homepage editing. Familiarity with AI-assisted editorial tools. Experience working in a high-volume digital newsroom.
Benefits:
The Company offers the following benefits for this position, subject to applicable eligibility requirements: medical insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, 401(k) retirement plan, life insurance, long-term disability insurance, short-term disability insurance, paid parking/public transportation, paid time, paid sick and safe time, hours of paid vacation time, weeks of paid parental leave, paid holidays annually - AS Applicable.
