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

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PLEASE NOTE: This is a project position with an estimated duration of up to 12 months, unless otherwise amended or terminated as deliverables within this project are completed.

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.

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

Basic Qualifications

• 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

Desired Characteristics

• 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

Eligibility Requirements

• Interested candidate must submit a resume/CV through www.nbcunicareers.com to be considered
• Must be willing to work nights, weekends and holidays
• Must be willing to work in San Francisco, CA
• Must have unrestricted work authorization to work in the United States
• Must be 18 years or older

Required On-Site: This position is required to be performed full-time from an NBCUniversal-designated worksite.

Compensation: The daily rate for this position is $210/day.

As part of our selection process, external candidates may be required to attend an in-person interview with an NBCUniversal employee at one of our locations prior to a hiring decision. NBCUniversal's policy is to provide 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.

If you are a qualified individual with a disability or a disabled veteran and require support throughout the application and/or recruitment process as a result of your disability, you have the right to request a reasonable accommodation. You can submit your request to [email protected].