Digital Writer - Editor at NBCUniversal Stamford, CT

NBCUniversal is one of the world's leading media and entertainment companies. We create world‑class content, which we distribute across our portfolio of film, television, and streaming, and bring to life through our theme parks and consumer experiences. We own and operate leading entertainment and news brands, including NBC, NBC News, MSNBC, CNBC, NBC Sports, Telemundo, NBC Local Stations, Bravo, USA Network, and Peacock, our premium ad‑supported streaming service.

We produce and distribute premier filmed entertainment and programming through Universal Filmed Entertainment Group and Universal Studio Group, and have world‑renowned theme parks and attractions through Universal Destinations & Experiences. NBCUniversal is a subsidiary of Comcast Corporation.

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Comcast NBCUniversal has announced its intent to create a new publicly traded company ('Versant') comprised of most of NBCUniversal's cable television networks, including USA Network, CNBC, MSNBC, Oxygen, E!, SYFY and Golf Channel along with complementary digital assets Fandango, Rotten Tomatoes, Golf Now, Golf Pass, and Sports Engine. The well‑capitalized company will have significant scale as a pure‑play set of assets anchored by leading news, sports and entertainment content.

The spin‑off is expected to be completed during 2025.

This is a part‑time project/limited term position with an estimated duration of up to 12 months, unless otherwise amended or terminated as deliverables within this project are completed.

Versant Sports is hiring a Digital Writer/Editor who will be a part of our growing team of digital content creators and publishers on the Sports digital team. This role requires day‑to‑day content creation and distribution of all original sports written editorial and video content across Versant Sports platforms, with a priority on Golf Channel and other sports as assigned. The ideal candidate is creative, adaptable, and efficient at writing, editing and optimizing digital‑first sports content for distribution across site, app, social media and mobile‑optimised platforms.

You will package Golf Channel’s written and video content in a manner that maximizes reach while prioritizing editorial accuracy. You’ll also be assigned other sports editorial articles in line with Versant’s Sports priorities.

• Write and edit SEO‑optimized sports articles, headlines and captions that drive page views and discovery.
• Ability to work in a fast‑paced sports environment and write and edit multiple articles quickly on deadline, often throughout live event coverage.
• A strong familiarity with Golf and covering golf related news is required, as well as ease in writing for multiple other sports genres including basketball, volleyball, soccer and other Versant Sports priorities.
• Create, edit and publish tournament‑ and news‑related content as assigned.
• Writer/editors should have strong handle on editorial judgement and use performance metrics to drive reach and engagement on the content they’re creating. A good sense of what will perform well for sports and golf audiences is required.
• Manage the presentation of content across Versant Sports sites including Golf Channel and USA Sports homepages and sports brand‑specific pages.
• Manage video publishing and livestream presentation on the Golf Channel main site and on the Sports App.
• Assist in the ideation, creation and execution of sales / sponsored content.
• Excellent grammar and fact checking are required.
• Package Golf Channel 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.
• Contribute to team brainstorms…