About the role and why it’s unique:
- Monitor real-time feed for injury news, lineup information, and practice reports
- React to news in a timely manner to power the Underdog Twitter feeds (@Underdog__NFL)
- Produce comprehensive blurbs with actionable takeaways for each news item
- Ensure our admin resources are accurate and up-to-date
- Partner with the Director of Sports Information on strategic decisions
- Reporting and planning team coverage weekly
- Leading team meetings, setting agendas, developing the editorial plan and strategy
- Assist the team with various tasks as needed
Who you are:
- 4+ years of experience covering the NFL
- Experience running a news account
- A self-motivated individual who is a quick learner with an attention to detail
- Passionate about breaking news
- Willingness to work nights and weekends around the sports calendar
- Possess extensive NFL knowledge
- Ability to process large amount of information at once in a timely manner
Even better if you have…
- Experience as a Team Lead
- Experience with TweetDeck
Our targeted compensation rate for this position is between $68,000 and $85,000, depending on experience, plus equity. Think your skills are exceptional and warrant higher pay? Apply anyway! If we agree, we're willing to negotiate.
