Deputy Editor (College Sports/UFL/News)

OVERVIEW OF THE COMPANY

Fox Sports

FOX Sports, the industry leader in live events, is the umbrella entity representing Fox Corporation’s wide array of multi-platform US-based sports assets. Built with brands capable of reaching more than 100 million viewers in a single weekend, FOX Sports includes the sports television arm of the FOX Network; FS1, FS2, FOX Soccer Plus and FOX Deportes, as well as a joint-venture business in the Big Ten Network and digital properties including and the FOX Sports App. FOX Sports has delivered the most watched television program, NFL’s America’s Game of the Week on FOX, for fourteen consecutive years.

JOB DESCRIPTION

The FOX Sports Digital team is looking for the ultimate team player to join our team as a Deputy Editor in Los Angeles. The Deputy Editor will be responsible for the content strategy, planning, and execution of digital content around our trending news desk, and fan-driven coverage, as well as prominent sports that FOX Sports covers: College Football (CFB), College Basketball (CBB), and the UFL. As marquee events arise, an ability to lead and assist in other sports will be expected. The role requires being onsite in Los Angeles. This is not a remote role.

A SNAPSHOT OF YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES

• Lead FOX Sports Digital’s content plans and execution for college sports and UFL
• Coordinate storytelling efforts for the FOX Sports App and FOXSports.com, especially around trending (news desk) and fan-driven executions
• Work closely with the gambling team to develop overall strategy and big-swing content initiatives
• Work directly with leaders from FOX Sports digital video team and linear television team to produce and execute cross-platform storytelling strategies, incorporating video into stories and producing companion material that can run on all video platforms
• Work with the executive editor to establish an overall editorial voice and tone for FOX Sports Digital
• Work with the executive editor and SVP for FOX Sports Digital to develop, set, and execute content strategy
• Manage a team of editors, writers, and additional freelance contributors, sparking creative ideas and embracing new approaches to storytelling
• Collaborate with the design team to plan and execute all art for stories, including original photography, lead art, and informational graphics
• Collaborate with the social team to extend the reach of storytelling efforts, using social channels to grow the audience, extend the reach of stories, and engage users with compelling bite-size content
• Establish the overall editorial vision and content strategy for planned original content, blending together the written word, video offerings, social content, and graphics to engage users with smart and surprising stories across various platforms with a primary focus on website and app
• Establish a collaborative culture for content development and creation, leading brainstorming sessions for a staff of editors, writers, video producers, and the social team
• Provide constructive feedback to help writers grow and improve their craft
• Help maintain FOX Sports Digital’s editorial calendar and content budget, planning for upcoming events, major milestones, and content themes
• Display outstanding news judgment, skilled storytelling abilities, thorough knowledge of digital best practices (including SEO, social platforms, and content sharing), and a strong knowledge of journalistic principals and methods
• Embrace a truly cross-platform storytelling approach, combining text, video, audio, photos, and graphics into a cohesive and compelling user experience

WHAT YOU WILL NEED

• 5+ years of experience managing content teams for a major editorial outlet
• Experience directing content strategy, managing a team of writers and content creators, and overseeing a digital news operation
• Excellent knowledge of both college sports and the NCAA landscape
• Ability to mentor and develop young voices and keep finger on pulse of breaking news
• Detailed knowledge of gambling and sports culture
• Ability to strategically direct a large team, actively solving problems and communicating messages throughout the team
• Outstanding news judgment, skilled storytelling abilities, thorough knowledge of digital best practices (including SEO, social platforms, and content sharing), and a strong knowledge of journalistic principles and methods
• Availability after hours and weekends – the role will be tied to the sports calendar and major tentpole events, along with coordinating coverage as news breaks around the clock