Overview
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The News Editor is a sharp, agile, and brand-aware content professional with experience in editorial strategy and engagement-driven storytelling. Reporting to the Content Lead, the News Editor is responsible for overseeing the planning, creation, and execution of dynamic, time-sensitive content with the goal of building brand awareness, earned backlinks, and increasing mentions across relevant media.
Your Challenge
- Create, manage, and maintain editorial calendars for news and blog content, aligned with brand and squad priorities.
- Proactively pitch and execute timely content in response to breaking news, industry updates, and viral trends within iGaming and sports betting news.
- Lead a team of freelance writers and influencers to deliver on volume and impression metrics with the goal of expanding the LINEUPS brand.
- Maintain agile workflows and processes to publish content rapidly while maintaining quality and compliance standards.
- Research / recommend new writers and influencers to bolster the LINEUPS talent pool.
- Write, edit, and publish engaging content using the CMS, leveraging multimedia and quotes where applicable.
- Track which pieces are performing best and use these insights to shape strategy on success of future posts.
- Maintain a deep understanding of the competitive landscape, tailoring content to fill topical gaps.
- Disseminate content through brand’s preferred social channels.
- Other duties as assigned by the Content Lead.
To Do It, You Will Need
A minimum of three years of experience in editing and writing, and a two- or four-year college degree.Proven experience in digital journalism or online publishing.Familiarity with affiliate marketing strategies.Understanding of modern-day SEO best practices.Excellent news judgment and ability to react quickly to industry developments.Exceptional writing, editing, and headline-writing skills.Comfortable making guest podcast appearances as requested.This role will initially be carried out on a fully remote basis and will transition to a hybrid working model once our Miami hub is up and running.
Working Conditions
This position is 100% remote. Must be available during regular business hours in your evening and / or weekend work on occasion. Must possess a stable, high-speed internet connection and working cellular telephone. Must be able to perform indoor work with minimal noise levels and work effectively either on your own or as part of a team. Must be able to plan and direct the work activities of self and others. Must be able to read and carry out various written instructions and follow oral instructions. Must be able to speak clearly and deliver information in a logical and understandable sequence, naturally or electronically and may include adaptive aids. Must be capable of dealing calmly and professionally with numerous different personalities from diverse cultures at various levels within and outside of the organization and demonstrate highest levels of customer service and discretion when dealing with the public. Must be able to perform responsibilities with composure under deadlines and maintain high-quality output. Must be able to handle multiple, simultaneous, and changing priorities. Must be capable of exercising high discretion on confidential matters.Physical Requirements
Perform primarily sedentary work with limited physical exertion. Must be able to work at a computer for approximately 8 hours per day. Occasional evening and weekend work may be required. Travel may be required (as driver or passenger) for events or site visits. Must be able to maintain regular, reliable, and timely attendance.Catena Media is an Equal Opportunity Employer M / F / D / V, which believes in diversity in the workforce.
The job description does not 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.
Seniority level
Mid-Senior levelEmployment type
Full-timeJob function
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