Position : Content Manager – Sports Betting & iGamingDiversity, Equity and Inclusion are at the core of our mission to strengthen and empower the communities we serve.Content Manager – Sports Betting & iGamingThis is a remote-based positionAdvance Local is looking for a Full-Time Content Manager to oversee the planning, development and distribution of content across various digital platforms (web, mobile, social media) in support of our growing Sports Betting & iGaming business. Content is specific to sports betting, casinos, sweepstakes, and lottery.This position will manage day-to-day story budgeting, staff schedules and other work-flow systems; day-to-day supervision of both full-time and part-time reporters, including story assignment, story editing and feedback; and performance-based metrics for team and individual employees.The salary for this position is $90,000 - $100,000 per year. (40 hours/week)Ideal candidates will have a strong understanding of SEO and a business mindset geared toward driving significant and sustainable audience and revenue through best journalistic practices.We want a manager who is motivated and excited at the thought of growing a brand as well as expanding their journalistic skillset. You should be passionate and knowledgeable about all major sports and have a keen interest in online wagering. Reacting quickly to breaking sports news and potentially jumping in and doing some writing is part of the job, too. This position also involves daily tracking of key metrics to ensure content is performing to goal.We are looking for candidates who are highly competitive, detail-oriented and want to be part of an innovative team.Along with your resume, please include a cover letter with your application that details why you would be a good fit for this position as well as samples of your writing skills and/or links to relevant clips.You should apply if you have:
Managerial experience in a newsroom or equivalent environment
Editing experience in a newsroom or equivalent environment
Experience in sports writing and/or writing about online wagering
Experience in commerce and affiliate marketing or revenue-generating initiatives
A passion for informing readers, building audiences, and generating revenue
Familiarity with SEO best practices
A passion for digesting data and understanding audience metrics
The ability to work independently and prioritize appropriately
A competitive nature and mindset
Strong organizational skills and poise to multi-task, meet deadlines, and manage multiple complex projects to on-time delivery
Ability to quickly pick up technology solutions
Ability to work weekends, weeknights, and holidays when necessary
Required education, experience, and skills
Degree in journalism, English or communications, or related field, or a combination of equivalent education and experience
Minimum 5 years’ journalism experience with a proven ability in developing and directing projects/programs
Minimum 3 years’ management experience and demonstrated ability leading multi-disciplinary teams
Solid track record of successfully developing projects through launch
Experience building, maintaining, and engaging an active audience
Strong familiarity with the sports and/or the online wagering industry
Ability to work independently under deadline pressure and prioritize tasks appropriately
Proven reporting, writing, editing, and organizational skills
Solid understanding of news writing, journalism ethics and story structure
Experience with search engine optimization practices and the ability to leverage the relationship between technology and customer data and insight to create engaging and optimized content
Experience using social media to source and promote content
High proficiency with Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Teams, and Slack
Proficiency with content management platform Arc preferred
Demonstrated capability in capitalizing on high-value topics by engaging audiences in frequency and urgency
Advance Local Media offers competitive pay and a comprehensive benefits package with affordable options for your healthcare including medical, dental and vision plans, mental health support options, flexible spending accounts, fertility assistance, a competitive 401(k) plan to help plan for your future, generous paid time off, paid parental and caregiver leave and an employee assistance program to support your work/life balance, optional legal assistance, life insurance options, as well as flexible holidays to honor cultural diversity.Advance Local Media is one of the largest media groups in the United States, which operates the leading news and information companies in more than 20 cities, reaching 52+ million people monthly with our quality, real-time journalism and community engagement. Our company is built upon the values of Integrity, Customer-first, Inclusiveness, Collaboration and Forward-looking. For more information about Advance Local, please visit www.advancelocal.com .Advance Local Media includes ZeroSum, Headline Group, Adpearance, Advance Aviation, Advance 360 Health, Advance 360, Advance 360 Education, Advance National Solutions, Advance Travel & Tourism, Cloud Theory, Hoot Interactive, Reckon, Red Clay Media, Search Optics, Subtext, Lonestar Live, MLive Media Group, Advance Ohio, Alabama Media Group, NJ Advance Media, Advance Media NY, MassLive Media, Oregonian Media Group, Staten Island Media Group, PA Media Group.Advance Local Media is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment, and is proud to be an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer, encouraging applications from people of all backgrounds. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, genetic information, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status, or any other category protected under federal, state or local law.If you need a reasonable accommodation because of a disability for any part of the employment process, please contact Human Resources and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information.Advance Local does not provide sponsorship for work visas or employment authorization in the United States. Only candidates who are legally authorized to work in the U.S. will be considered for this position.