Sports General Editor, Audience Engagement Id-2854

Job Description

Are you a passionate sports fan with a knack for engaging audiences through digital content? Yahoo! is looking for a dynamic and experienced Sports General Editor to join our team and elevate our audience engagement efforts. As the Sports General Editor, you will play a crucial role in shaping and curating the sports content that reaches millions of readers every day. We are seeking a creative and strategic thinker with a deep understanding of the sports landscape and a strong track record of driving audience growth. If you are a go-getter with a love for all things sports and a talent for engaging readers, we want to hear from you!

  1. Develop and execute a strategic editorial plan for sports content that aligns with Yahoo!'s brand and audience engagement goals.
  2. Curate and edit sports content from a variety of sources, ensuring quality, accuracy, and relevance for our readers.
  3. Collaborate with writers, editors, and other team members to brainstorm and produce engaging sports content that resonates with our audience.
  4. Stay up-to-date on the latest sports news, trends, and developments to inform content decisions and optimize audience engagement.
  5. Use data and analytics to track and analyze audience engagement metrics and adjust content strategy as needed.
  6. Manage a team of writers and freelancers, providing guidance, feedback, and support to ensure high-quality and timely delivery of content.
  7. Develop and maintain relationships with sports industry professionals, influencers, and partners to secure exclusive content and opportunities for our platform.
  8. Monitor and respond to audience feedback and comments, fostering a positive and engaged community around our sports content.
  9. Act as a brand ambassador for Yahoo! by representing the company at industry events, conferences, and media appearances.
  10. Continuously look for ways to innovate and improve our sports content and audience engagement efforts.
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