Job Description

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

FOX Sports is looking for an Associate Editor, Gambling and Research to join their team in Los Angeles, CA. The Associate Editor, Gambling and Research will support a team of editors and writers while collaborating with social, video screening, and talent production teams to cover the entire sports gambling world with written content, video, quantitative and qualitative insights, and more. The role will utilize analytics, research, and other data to shape the editorial strategy for FOX Sports Gambling. The Associate Editor, Gambling and Research will be responsible for informing the future of FOX Sports’ gambling vertical, requiring a future-driven perspective on product innovation and how editorial content must adapt to the needs of the sports-wagering fan.

This role has expanded beyond the day-to-day editorial content related to gambling. This is an essential position that is at the center of all discussions related to all gambling partnerships for our company. With that, this process requires countless meetings with internal and external partners to vet out and determine what the best path forward is for our business from a gambling perspective. This role is interactive with leadership at a very high level.

A SNAPSHOT OF YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES

• Inform and support FOX Sports Gambling’s editorial calendar and content budget, planning for upcoming events, major milestones, and content themes
• Display outstanding news judgment, skilled storytelling ability, expertise in sports gambling, thorough knowledge of digital best practices (including SEO, social platforms, and content sharing), and a strong knowledge of journalistic principles and methods
• Work in concert with editorial staff and show production teams
• Manage analytics and reporting
• Content creation, ideation, and editing
• Work directly with gambling talent to evolve content across all digital platforms from written to video
• Partner with internal FOX business units to meet and vet potential gambling partners that are best suited for the growth of the business
• Partner with the product team to deliver the best user experience across the website and app through content and product functionality, with specific emphasis on gambling content and Super 6
  • Act as a product manager, playing a critical role in the development and growth of the FOX Sports App to ensure ongoing improvement and success in the market
  • Communicate on feature changes and enhancements to align with business priorities
  • Collaborate with product to develop and maintain the product roadmap for the FOX Sports app
  • Manage stakeholder priorities across various departments to deliver the best consumer experience
  • Analyze KPIs to assess the success of the product
  • Communicate with both technical and non-technical stakeholders on product

WHAT YOU WILL NEED

• 3-5 years of experience in production and digital media
• Knowledge/experience in television and broadcasting
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
• Ability to manage multiple projects, leadership skills, and strong analytical skills
• Ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment
• Demonstrated skill in developing and maintaining effective business relationships
• Proficiency in Adobe Creative Cloud
• Strong interpersonal skills

NICE TO HAVE BUT NOT A DEALBREAKER

• Bachelor’s degree

Job Tags

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