CBS Sports: Assistant Editor Freelance

Assistant Editor is needed in New York, United States.

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Client: CBS Sports

Location: New York, United States

Contract: Other, Temporary

Job 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

About CBS Sports:

CBS Sports, a year-round leader in cross-platform sports coverage, broadcasts a portfolio of events on the CBS Television Network, including THE NFL ON CBS; college football, including the SEC ON CBS; college basketball, including the NCAA Division I Men’s Basketball Championship; golf, including The Masters®, PGA Championship and PGA TOUR; soccer, including the UEFA Champions League and NWSL; and CBS SPORTS SPECTACULAR. In addition, the division includes CBS SPORTS NETWORK, the 24-hour cable home of CBS Sports which televises live sports programming throughout the year, including college football and basketball games, UEFA Champions League and Europa League action, Italy’s Serie A matches, Concacaf national team competitions, as well as a full slate of original programming and studio coverage. CBS Sports also delivers an extensive lineup of global soccer coverage on Paramount+, including every UEFA club competition match, all Serie A matches as well as Concacaf national team competitions, and produces INSIDE THE NFL for Paramount+. CBS Sports Digital’s multi-platform offerings include CBSSports.com and the CBS Sports apps for mobile and connected TV devices; the 24/7 streaming sports news network CBS Sports HQ; 247Sports; MaxPreps; CBS Sports fantasy games; and SportsLine.

Additional Information:

• Hiring Salary Range: $65000 - 75000
• The hiring salary range for this position applies to New York City, California, Colorado, Washington state, and most other geographies. Starting pay for the successful applicant depends on a variety of job-related factors, including but not limited to geographic location, market demands, experience, training, and education.
• The benefits available for this position include medical, dental, vision, 401(k) plan, life insurance coverage, disability benefits, tuition assistance program and PTO or, if applicable, as otherwise dictated by the appropriate Collective Bargaining Agreement.

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