What are the responsibilities and job description for the Editorial Content Manager position at Harris Blitzer Sports & Entertainment Career Center?
POSITION OVERVIEW:
The Philadelphia 76ers Editorial Content Manager will lead and execute strategy for the team’s Editorial vertical with a focus on written articles, including but not limited to long form human-interest features, organizational events and breaking news.
RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE, BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO THE BELOW:
- Assist in all aspects of storytelling efforts through digital content
- Educate fans on the people and tentpole events within the Philadelphia 76ers network
- Ideate and research stories – regarding team/player performance and/or miles stones, organizational events, and historical recaps
- Source and schedule interviews with broadcasters, analysts, historians, and family and friends as required
- Work closely with Digital Marketing to fulfill website and app content deliverables
- Work closely with Communications/PR staff to ensure accurate messaging on all news items and articles
- Manage a team consisting of full-time staff as well as part-time/seasonal staff
- Serve as on-air talent for podcasts and sponsored deliverables as needed
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Experience creating and researching Editorial content in a fast-paced environment
- Working knowledge of posting content and articles to websites via WordPress or similar CMS
- Must be able to work collaboratively across different departments
- Experience applying SEO best practices when posting content (preferred)
- Previous experience managing staff (preferred)
WORKING CONDITIONS:
- Travel Requirements: May be required to travel on rare occasions (<5% travel); trips may require air travel and/or overnight stay for one or more nights.
- Work Environment: This position is based out of our Camden, NJ office, but attendance at games at the Wells Fargo Center and various events in Philadelphia and surrounding areas may be required.
- Physical Requirements: Must be able to lift or move items up to 10 pounds.
We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, disability, gender identity, marital or veteran status, or any other protected class.
