Seeking NFL site editors for USA TODAY Sports Media Group?s NFL Wire network.
Primarily responsible for all written and video content on NFL Wire team web sites, including the creation of written and video posts , but not limited to:
?News articles
?Feature articles
?Analysis
?Commentary
?Social media reporting
?Video creation and placement in coordination with appropriate staff
Workload typically results in an average of six posts created a day over the course of the month. Posts are commonly 200-250 words and typically are news or buzzworthy items surrounding the team.
All articles and videos are posted in a timely manner upon being thoroughly proofed for errors.
Creation and embedding relevant feature products, such as video, images, GIFs, photos, galleries, polls on appropriate posts.
Oversees all social media efforts on the site’s channels as a primary duty. Tasks can be delegated to a willing contributor upon the approval of management.
Coordination of contributors to assist in the creation of content surrounding the team and the NFL, including idea generation, coaching/training, proofreading and editing and publishing their work in a timely manner.
Collaboration and communication with peers and managers regarding video production, feature packages, related content and newsworthy events.
Attend and participate in a weekly conference call
Is actively available to monitor common news channels in media to identify news items and write them as they break, and ensure timely creation of a post.
Active NFL wire team sites:
http://www.thedraftwire.com
http://www.steelerswire.com
http://www.broncoswire.com
http://www.bearswire.com
http://www.jetswire.com
http://www.giantswire.com
http://www.NinersWire.com
http://www.CowboysWire.com
http://www.theRamsWire.com
http://www.theEaglesWire.com
http://www.Pantherswire.com
http://www.cardswire.com
http://www.billswire.com
http://www.vikingswire.om
http://www.redskinswire.com
http://www.Dolphinswire.com
http://www.Bucswire.com
http://www.Chiefswire.com
http://www.patriotswire.com
To apply please send your resume, writing/video samples, and any specific teams you are interested in covering, if any, to SMGJobs@usatoday.com.
