Remote Temporary Sports Editor

Duration: 8-12 Week Contract

Schedule:

40 Hours per Week (Saturdays needed)

Flexible on the other 2 days off

Flexible to work 4 or 5 days per week.

Reports To:

Senior Managing Editor

Compensation: $30/Hr. to $40/Hr.

We have an immediate opportunity for a Temporary Sports Editor to support daily editorial operations during a parental leave coverage assignment. This role will be responsible for editing, publishing, and optimizing sports content across multiple verticals while helping drive timely, engaging coverage for sports fans. The ideal candidate has a strong background in sports journalism, excellent editing skills, and in-depth knowledge of College Football, the NFL, and MLB.

If familiar with College Football but not the other Sports, that will be seriously considered. This individual should be comfortable working in a fast-paced digital publishing environment, collaborating with writers, and leveraging audience insights to identify trending topics.

• Edit, review, and publish sports content across multiple Sports.
• Ensure articles are accurate, well-written, formatted, and ready for publication.
• Write and optimize compelling headlines to maximize audience engagement.
• Pitch timely and relevant story ideas based on breaking news and trending topics.
• Collaborate with staff writers, contributors, and editors to support daily content.
• Utilize traffic data, audience insights, and analytics to identify content opportunities
• Maintain standards while meeting daily deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

• 2-4 years of experience in sports journalism, content editing, or digital publishing.
• Strong knowledge of college football, with the ability to confidently edit NFL, MLB, and other major sports content.
• Excellent editing, proofreading, and headline-writing skills.
• Experience working within a Content Management System (CMS), such as Word Press or similar publishing platforms.
• Familiarity with SEO best practices and audience analytics tools.
• Strong editorial judgment and the ability to quickly prioritize coverage opportunities.
• Ability to manage multiple assignments and meet tight deadlines.

• Availability to work every Saturday is required, except during approved PTO.
• The remaining four workdays each week are flexible and will be determined based on coverage needs and business requirements.

Estimated Min Rate: $30.00

Estimated Max Rate: $40.00

• Medical, Prescription, Dental & Vision Benefits (for employees working 20+ hours per week)
• Health Savings Account (HSA) (for employees working 20+ hours per week)
• Life & Disability Insurance (for employees working 20+ hours per week)
• Met Life Voluntary Benefits
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• 401K Retirement Savings Plan
• Direct Deposit & weekly epayroll
• Referral Bonus Programs
• Certification and training opportunities

Note:

Any pay ranges displayed are estimations. Actual pay is determined by an applicant's experience, technical expertise, and other qualifications as listed in the job description. All qualified applicants are welcome to apply.

Yoh, a Day & Zimmermann company, is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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