What are the responsibilities and job description for the SportTechie is hiring: Managing Editor - SportTechie in Phoenix position at SportTechie?
SportTechie is the world’s leading publication devoted to the burgeoning intersection of sports technology. Grown by two co-founders who felt there was a lack of attention being paid to the technological shifts in the sports industry, SportTechie analyzes and illuminates the growing number of ways technology is evolving the sports we all love so much.
After several years of growth we are proud to be at a point where we can expand our team to pursue an array of exciting opportunities. Thus, we are looking for a talented and dedicated Managing Editor who can take the reins of SportTechie’s content production and play a crucial role in building the next great sports media company.
Job Description
You will be empowered to :
Manage all elements of SportTechie’s editorial operations
Make a name for yourself as a sports technology expert and thought leader
Expand both the quality and quantity of SportTechie’s content
Create, edit and write exceptional sports technology content such as daily news, interviews, and overall industry analysis
Manage SportTechie’s network of talented sports journalists
Stay on top of the latest sports tech news, insights and analysis in order to create relevant and timely content and assignments
Train and develop new writers
Execute special editorial projects beyond the scope of our daily content
Work closely with SportTechie’s founding team
Travel to the top sports tech related conferences and events
Qualifications
Preferably 5 or more years of writing and editing experience at a digital publication
Strong understanding of digital media, SEO, social media and online content strategy
Prior experience with CMS platforms, particularly Wordpress
Exceptional communicator who will coach and manage other writers
An entrepreneurial spirit who truly wants to help build SportTechie
A love and deep knowledge of technology
Ability to execute regular job duties whether you are in a Starbucks, airport terminal or your home office
Additional Information
Job Location
Work remotely with consistent daily communication with the SportTechie team
Being in a major city is preferred
Compensation
Competitive salary, benefits and equity package
Email us your cover letter, resume and top three examples from your writing portfolio that can help show why you will excel at covering sports technology. Additionally, please include any relevant background about yourself and your previous editorial experiences that will further illustrate your fit for this position.
Note
We recommend demonstrating personality, sports tech knowledge and logical reasons for why you will be a good candidate to fill this vital role on the SportTechie team.
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