Freelance Digital Writer - Editor

Versant Sports is hiring a Freelance Digital Writer/Editor who will be a part of our growing team of digital content creators and publishers on the Sports digital team. This role requires day to day content creation and distribution of all original sports written editorial and video content across Versant Sports platforms, with a priority on Golf Channel and other sports as assigned. The ideal candidate is creative, adaptable, and efficient at writing, editing and optimizing digital-first Sports content for distribution across site, app, social media and mobile optimized platforms. You will package Golf Channel’s written and video content in a manner that maximizes reach while prioritizing editorial accuracy. You’ll also be assigned other sports editorial articles in line with Versant’s Sports priorities.  This is a project based / limited term position with an estimated duration of up to 12 months, unless otherwise amended or terminated as deliverables within this project are completed.   Responsibilities: Write and edit SEO-optimized sports articles, headlines and captions that drive page views and discoveryAbility to work in a fast-paced sports environment and write and edit multiple articles quickly on deadline, often throughout live event coverage  A strong familiarity with Golf and covering Golf related news is required, as well as ease in writing for multiple other sports genres including: basketball, volleyball, soccer and other Versant Sports prioritiesCreate, edit and publish tournament- and news-related content as assigned  Writer/editors should have strong handle on editorial judgement and use performance metrics to drive reach and engagement on the content they’re creating. A good sense of what will perform well for sports and golf audiences is required  Manage the presentation of content across Versant Sports sites including Golf Channel and USA Sports homepages and sports brand-specific pages Manage video publishing and livestream presentation on the Golf Channel main site and on the Sports App Assist in the ideation, creation and execution of sales / sponsored contentExcellent grammar and fact checking are required  Package Golf Channel written and video content on our digital platforms to maximize reach and prioritize editorial accuracy Plan around key properties and tentpole events to develop coverage strategies and ensure coordination between linear broadcasts and digital teams Contribute to team brainstorms by pitching content ideas that will help build on-site and off-site traffic and audience Support relationships with partner platforms  Juggle multiple projects with parallel timelines