Desk Editor

Job Description

Freelance Desk Editor-NBC Sports

Job Description
Please Note: This is a project / limited term position with an estimated duration of up to 12 months, unless otherwise amended or terminated as deliverables within this project are completed.
As a Desk Editor for NBC Sports, you will play a crucial role in the digital operation of NBC Sports, which encompasses a variety of high-profile sports properties including the NFL, Olympic and Paralympic Sports, Premier League, NBA/WNBA, Motorsports, Golf, College Sports, Fantasy and more. Your primary responsibilities will include managing video publishing and the distribution of live streams across multiple platforms, ensuring that all content is presented with accuracy and care. You will oversee the day-to-day management of the NBC Sports digital homepage, sport-specific pages, and the Sports app, while also supporting video publishing efforts on partner platforms including YouTube and Yahoo. In this role, you will coordinate with various stakeholders to ensure that both video and written content is accurately represented across NBC Sports' digital platforms. You will package NBC Sports' written and video content in a manner that maximizes reach while prioritizing editorial accuracy.

Responsibilities:
• Manage video publishing and livestream presentation on the NBC Sports main site and
• on the Sports App
• Manage the presentation of content across NBC Sports sites, including the homepage
• and sports-specific pages
• Package NBC Sports written and video content on our digital platforms to maximize
• reach and prioritize editorial accuracy
• Plan around key properties and tentpole events to develop coverage strategies and
• ensure coordination between linear broadcasts and digital teams
• Support relationships with partner platforms like YouTube and Yahoo
• Occasional article editing and writing.
Qualifications
• Solid editorial judgment and engagement with multiple sports properties
• Clear communication skills and ability to work collaboratively
• Keen attention to detail and ability to prioritize across multiple concurrent sports and events
• Familiarity with a digital ecosystem and ability to learn and master multiple technical platforms
• Sharp writing ability, both in long-form content creation and in daily titling and descriptions of video content (submission of writing samples required)
Additional Requirements:
• Must have unrestricted work authorization to work in the United States
• Must be 18 years or older
• It is the policy of NBCUniversal and NBCUniversal' s affiliated businesses to consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex (including pregnancy) sexual orientation, age, disability, veteran status or other characteristics protected by law
• Fully Remote: This position has been designated as fully remote, meaning that the position is expected to contribute from a non-NBCUniversal worksite, most commonly an employee's residence
• We are accepting applications for this position on an ongoing basis
• Salary range: $175-$200/day rate

Additional Information
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