Company DescriptionWe create world-class content, which we distribute across our portfolio of film, television, and streaming, and bring to life through our theme parks and consumer experiences. We own and operate leading entertainment and news brands, including *** , *** News, MS *** , *** , *** Sports, *** , *** Local Stations, Bravo, USA Network, and *** , our premium ad-supported streaming service. We produce and distribute premier filmed entertainment and programming through Universal Filmed Entertainment Group and Universal Studio Group, and have world-renowned theme parks and attractions through Universal Destinations & Experiences. *** Universal is a subsidiary of Comcast Corporation.
Here you can be your authentic self. As a company uniquely positioned to educate, entertain and empower through our platforms, Comcast *** Universal stands for including everyone. Our Diversity, Equity and Inclusion initiatives, coupled with our Corporate Social Responsibility work, is informed by our employees, audiences, park guests and the communities in which we live. We strive to foster a diverse, equitable and inclusive culture where our employees feel supported, embraced and heard. Together, we'll continue to create and deliver content that reflects the current and ever-changing face of the world.
*** Universal Local is *** Universal's local *** division that delivers English and Spanish-speakers and bilingual audiences in 31 U.S. markets and Puerto Rico, the very best in local sports, news, weather, consumer and investigative reporting, and lifestyle entertainment across any platform and screen. *** Universal Local is comprised of three individual *** groups including the *** Owned Television Stations, the *** Sports Regional Networks and the *** Station Group. The division is also home to multicast networks *** LX, COZI TV and TeleXitos, the regional cable news network NECN, as well as *** Spot On, an advanced video advertising business designed for local/regional CTV and OTT advertisers and several in-housecompanies including production company LXTV, marketing and promotions company Skycastle, its out-of-home business *** Everywhere, and the Arthouse, a graphics design group. With seven regional sports networks and 42 *** and *** stations serving 38 percent of U.S. homes, *** Universal Local is the only network-owned local *** division that is home to the largest bilingual local newsrooms within the country's top 10 TV markets. *** Universal Local's stations and networks serve diverse audiences and communities across linear, streaming, OTT, digital web, mobile and audio, and cable platforms and work together to keep local audiences informed anytime and anywhere. For more information, visit *** Universal.com.
Job DescriptionPLEASE NOTE: This is a project position with an estimated duration of up to 12 months, unless otherwise amended or terminated as deliverables within this project are completed. As the Digital Content Editor, you are a part of the core publishing team for *** Sports Bay Area/California. The role includes day-to-day editorial maintenance and publishing of content to the our site, app and social *** accounts.
Responsibilities:
- Edit digital content as part of a 24/7 sports news cycle, including monitoring social *** and wires, editing copy, writing headlines and selecting complementary *** such as photos and video
- Write and publish breaking and developing sports news stories in a timely fashion
- Write and build original stories off quotes, social *** posts and game-action; aggregate content as needed
- Handle in-game social *** duties, cutting clips quickly from live games and posting to Twitter, Instagram, Facebook and TikTok. Must have ability to identify viral moments and write compelling and engaging captions
- Feature and promote game live streams on our platforms
- Write and send push alerts on news stories and live events
- Collaborate with TV/linear team to align on shared content opportunities
QualificationsBasic Qualifications
- Bachelor's Degree in journalism or related field, or relevant work experience
- Demonstrated experience in writing for online news, packaging content for a digital audience, editing written content for publication, headline writing for web/apps and social *** writing
- Proficiency with Photoshop or other photo-editing software
- Well-versed on all major pro teams in the San Francisco Bay Area market: Warriors, 49ers, Giants, A's, Kings and Sharks
Desired Characteristics
- Solid attention to detail and ability to work well on deadline
- Ability to multi-task and thrive in a high-pressure newsroom environment
- Deep knowledge across all major American sports, including NBA, *** , MLB and NHL
- General knowledge of national storylines and their impact on local teams
- Team player
- Positive attitude
Eligibility Requirements
- Interested candidate must submit a resume/CV through www. *** to be considered
- Must be willing to work nights, weekends and holidays
- Must be willing to work in San Francisco, CA
- Must have unrestricted work authorization to work in the United States
- Must be 18 years or older
Required On-Site:This position is required to be performed full-time from an *** Universal-designated worksite.
Compensation: The daily rate for this position is $200/day.
Additional Information *** Universal's policy is to provide equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender, gender identity or expression, age, national origin or ancestry, citizenship, disability, sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy, veteran status, membership in the uniformed services, genetic information, or any other basis protected by applicable law. *** Universal will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with relevant legal requirements, including the City of Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative For Hiring Ordinance, where applicable.
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