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Assistant Content Manager - College Football

Remote:

Full Remote

Experience:

Entry-level / graduate

Work from:

India

Offer summary

Qualifications:

6+ months experience in sports content management, Strong understanding of US NFL/College Football market, Experience with SEO best practices, Proven ability to prioritize multiple tasks, Familiarity with content management systems.

Key responsabilities:

Develop and execute content strategy for NFL/College Football
Monitor traffic targets across various sources
Oversee daily operations and train new writers
Maintain content quality standards and performance metrics
Collaborate on data analysis to improve content strategy

Sportskeeda Health, Sport, Wellness & Fitness SME https://www.sportskeeda.com/

501 - 1000 Employees

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Job description

Your missions

This is a remote position.

About US

Sportskeeda - For the hardcore sports fan

Fans don't just follow the sport, they feel it - the pain, the passion, the guts, and the glory. When we at Sportskeeda look at sports fans we don't see a crowd; we see you. We're one of you, and we strive to keep you on top of every possible sports trend by creating engaging and insightful content at lightning-quick speed.

Established in 2009, Absolute Sports is the parent company of Sportskeeda.com, ProFootballNetwork.com, SoapCentral.com and Deltiasgaming.com. We are a subsidiary of Nazara Technologies, the only publicly listed Indian gaming / diversified media company.

Sportskeeda is a global sports content platform that covers the world's biggest sports and esports subjects and serves over 100 Million fans every month. Our passionate team comprises top content creators from around the world who produce hundreds of well-researched content pieces on a daily basis. Sportskeeda has market leadership in multiple sports in the US, being #10 in Comscore rankings and a very close #2 in India (All Sports).

ProFootballNetwork.com is a NFL-focused property in the US with +11M monthly users.

SoapCentral.com is a leading soap opera content destination in the US.

Deltiasgaming.com is a dynamic and thriving online platform dedicated to providing gamers of all skill levels with top-notch content, valuable resources, and an engaging community.

We are a Great Place to Work certified organization, with employees and contributors working from various corners of the globe.

The Opportunity

Location: Remote

Experience: 6+ months of experience

Role: Contract

Key Responsibilities:

Collaborate with the Content Manager and Senior Content Managers to develop a comprehensive content strategy for the NFL/College Football vertical, aligned with the overall sports vertical strategy and different events throughout the season.
Monitor and achieve traffic targets set for various sources (Search, Social, Affiliate, etc.). Identify emerging market and content trends to diversify and keep content fresh and engaging for both NFL/College Football audiences.

Brainstorm and assign innovative topics, create data-driven content schedules, and oversee and champion daily operations. Train and onboard new writers, familiarizing them with Sportskeeda's tools, processes, and editorial guidelines.

Maintain high content quality standards for NFL/College Football content, focusing on Sportskeeda’s editorial aspects, analytics, and audience engagement.
Co-manage the content team, ensuring efficient workflow, meeting daily quotas, and addressing any issues quickly.

Streamline operations to meet content business goals, such as increasing website visits, ad impressions, and revenue for the NFL/College Football vertical.
Take full ownership of daily content execution for NFL/College Football. Build and maintain content repositories, creating new buckets as and when needed.
Track internal content performance metrics for the respective vertical(s) (average turnaround time, first-to-market, etc.) and identify areas for improvement.
Stay up-to-date on the latest NFL/College Football story lines, crafting SEO-friendly headlines and social-friendly quotes while adhering to Sportskeeda's editorial standards.

Collaborate with the Content Manager on data analysis and R&D to develop data-driven insights that build into the existing content strategy.
Share insights from daily competitor monitoring, identify content gaps, and work with the Content Manager & the Senior Content Managers to address them.
Coordinate and liaise with content, editorial, and SEO teams to ensure timely content delivery and meet internal targets.

Requirements

Proven experience as an Assistant Content Manager or similar role in the sports industry (preferably US sports)
Strong understanding of the US sports market and the key sports involved but not limited to the NFL/College Football landscape (read: NBA/WNBA) including current trends, story lines, and key players
Proven ability to manage and prioritize multiple tasks simultaneously
A strong analytical and data-driven approach to content creation
Excellent written and verbal communication skills with a passion for creating engaging sports content
Experience with Search Engine Optimization (SEO) best practices
Experience working in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment
Familiarity with content management systems (CMS) and content creation tools
Excellent organizational, and documentation skills and the ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously pertaining to the dynamic nature of the job and the industry.
Ability to lead and motivate a team.
A good sense of humor, communication skills, and a sense of empathy - should be able to work with a team that has people from different nationalities, ethnicities, and backgrounds.

Bonus Points:

Experience working in a digital media startup environment handling the same sport
A mature understanding of social media distribution for the sports content business
Experience transcribing interviews/short video clippings for social media content

Benefits

Opportunity to conduct exclusive interviews with athletes and draft prospects. This is a golden opportunity to connect with established sports journalists, editors, and potentially athletes and public figures.
Work alongside renowned experts like NFL Draft guru Tony Pauline and NBA insider Mark Medina and gain valuable experience in sports journalism and content creation with the opportunity to work in a dynamic and fast-paced environment.
You'll gain hands-on experience with tasks like expanding upon a data-driven content strategy, business expansion, management, negotiation, content business operations, etc.
You'll hone essential content and business skills needed for content creation on various platforms.