CBS Sports: Assistant Editor -NBA, WNBA (Freelance)

Writer is needed in New York, United States.

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Client: CBS Sports

Location: New York, United States

Contract: Temporary, Freelance

Responsibilities:

• Work a five-day, 40-hour week (employed through ProUnlimited) schedule that will require editing written stories during nights, weekends and holidays
• One weekend day will be required year-round, and during select major events — i.e. trade deadline, playoffs, free agency — both weekend days could be required
• Edit, and possibly assign, written stories in a fast-paced, highly competitive news environment
• Monitor social media, podcasts competitors’ sites to aggregate or assign coverage, as required
• Oversee and maintain the NBA and WNBA verticals
• While pro basketball will be the primary responsibility, expect to also edit baseball content and a few stories from other sports, as needed
• Maintain proficiency and knowledge for SEO
• Can adhere to all of CBS Sports’ content standards as it applies to accuracy, appropriateness, style and tone

Qualifications:

• Minimum of three year experience in editorial and content creation, any experience managing reporters and/or editors
• Experience and comfort with working in a virtual digital newsroom
• Must monitor all forms of media
• Solid verbal and written communication skills
• Sound news judgment, and the ability to uphold the standards of the CBS Sports brand
• General knowledge of major NBA and WNBA players, storylines and events that would be most helpful to fans
• Able to receive and grow from constructive criticism

Advanced Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Journalism, Communications, English or a related field
• Vision to identify or introduce original coverage plans
• Can coordinate the work of multiple reporters and editors
• Seeks to thrive in a competitive setting
• Well-versed in NBA and WNBA issues that are most important to fans and players
• Knowledge or expertise within fantasy basketball and sports gambling world

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Hiring Salary Range: $65000 - 75000.