Lead Writer

Job Description

Job Description

Salary :

A Lead Writer for Catena Media North America covers news, evergreen, and page updates related to gambling and the sports betting industry. This is a full-time role (35-40 hours per week) where the department determines the volume and type of content.While much of the content will be assigned by the managing editor, the lead writer will also be expected to generate content ideas weekly.

YOUR CHALLENGE :

• Generate and pitch story ideas and resources that would be useful to readers interested in retail and online gaming or a broader industry audience.
• Be available for industry interviews and press appearances on the gambling / sports landscape across North America.
• Work with managing editors and content managers to support the content strategy with stories related to the business of the industry in relevant markets.
• Assist with evergreen page updates or rewrites as directed by the managing editor and content manager.
• Adhere to the site's style guide, follow SEO best practices, and other guidance as provided by the managing editor or content manager.
• Be receptive and use feedback to improve performance and increase proficiency.
• Write and research commercial or sports betting content for Catena Media sites or partners.
• Work with managing editors and content managers to support the content strategy.
• Assist with evergreen page updates and rewrites when required or as directed by the managing editor and content manager(s).
• Adhere to Catena North America's style guide and principles, follow SEO best practices, and other guidance as provided by the managing editor or content manager.
• Be receptive and use feedback to improve performance and increase proficiency.
• Build and write promotional content for key affiliate partners to grow engagement and traffic.
• Work closely with the managing editor on content plans and effective promotional and betting content.
• Assist the managing editor and content manager in drafting or publishing content inside content management systems (CMS) as requested.
• Off-hour or weekend work may be required.
• Other content duties as assigned by the managing editor or content manager.

TO DO IT, YOU WILL NEED :

This role will initially be carried out on a fully remote basis and will transition to a hybrid working model once our Miami hub isup and running.

WORKING CONDITIONS :

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS :

Catena Media is an Equal Opportunity Employer M / F / D / V, which believes in diversity in the workforce.

The job description doesn't imply an employment contract, nor is it intended to include every duty, task, or instruction for which the employee is responsible. Other tasks may be assigned, based on business needs and the department supervisor's request.