Digital Journalist, Sports (Temporary)

Spectrum - Atlanta, GA

Part-time - Entry Level

Atlanta, GA

Telecommunications

About the position

The Digital Journalist for Sports at Warner Bros. Discovery will play a crucial role in creating and managing digital content focused on college sports. This position requires a versatile individual with strong editorial skills, capable of writing, editing, and producing a variety of sports-related content. The journalist will also be responsible for ensuring the accuracy of data content and engaging readers through effective headlines and social media strategies. The role may involve on-site reporting at various sporting events, making flexibility and enthusiasm key attributes for success.

Responsibilities

• Select, prioritize, edit and post content (text, statistics, standings, video, photo, etc.)
• Publish content on owned/operated and external platforms in cooperation with guidelines and styles set by staff and league partners
• Monitor news, events and social networking for outside source content
• Ensure all content is grammatically correct and factually accurate
• Demonstrate news judgment in editing and story selection consistent with league partner editorial policies and standards
• Work directly with video producers to incorporate video content and coordinate the inclusion of live video streaming coverage
• Work directly with internal team and partners to ensure all championship and microsite content is up to date and accurate
• Report and troubleshoot operational bugs (feeds, polls, leaderboard, site) as they arise
• Travel as required to provide event coverage

Requirements

• Minimum of 2 years editorial experience, preferably in the online medium and in the sports industry
• Working knowledge of web publishing technologies, including HTML and Photoshop
• Strong basic editorial skills (must be able to demonstrate an ability to write, copy edit and show news judgment)
• Experience working with proprietary or off-the-shelf content management systems
• Proficient in basic computer skills such as MS Word and Excel
• Ability to work in a team environment with flexible work schedule, including nights and weekends
• Able to handle last-minute or quick-turnaround deadlines for development or in a live publishing environment
• Superior written and verbal communication skills
• Strong organizational and prioritization skills

Nice-to-haves

• Video-editing and producing skills
• Experience working events

Benefits

• Career defining opportunities
• Thoughtfully curated benefits
• Tools to explore and grow into your best self