About the Role
Responsibilities
- Edit stories from start to finish for quality, context, style and grammar.
- Follow best practices and use data and feedback on headline writing for SEO purposes.
- Be ready to jump on breaking news and participate in live coverage and collaborate with our news team on developing stories.
- Work with writers and editors to execute high-quality stories, features and analysis.
- Work with programming and social media teams to ensure our content is viewed by as many readers as possible.
- Embrace innovative methods to cover news in a live environment.
- Generate thoughtful, smart and relevant story ideas.
Requirements
- Minimum 2+ years experience in news and feature editing on digital platforms.
- Strong news judgment, a keen eye for detail, and high standards for accuracy and clarity.
- The ability to adapt to fast-paced work environments in which needs and priorities can change quickly.
- Deep knowledge of, and a passion for, hockey.
- Knowledge of SEO best practices.
- Knowledge of WordPress and photo editing skills is a plus.
- Ability to work nights, weekends, and holidays, as needed.
- This role will be remote for candidates located in the United States or Canada.