Digital Content Manager
Fox Sports
Minneapolis, MNThis was removed by the employer on 2/28/2018 2:04:00 PM PST
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FOX Sports North is searching for a Digital Content Manager to join their team in Minneapolis. This position is responsible for programming and managing creative content of the website on day-to-day basis. Duties include establishing itinerary for site's editorial content; evaluating relative importance of sporting events; molding and shaping creative voice and vision of site; and managing production of high-profile events and breaking news. Additionally, the incumbent will work with local and national sales teams to conceive, sell and fulfill sales packages as well as coordinate and execute content plan with production, marketing and PR departments at the regional facility.
Responsibilities
• Establishes budgeted itinerary of site's editorial content for both local and national sites on day-to-day basis
• Establishes, nurtures and maintains in-market relationships with competing media
• outlets in order to create future content sharing opportunities
• Prioritizes and evaluates relative importance of sporting events and news for how they should be handled and programmed by site
• Works with remotely based Producers to create content for daily and upcoming events
• Creates new and compelling editorial packages that cater to both local and national audiences
• Motivates and supervises editorial team from the regional sports net facility
• Molds and shapes creative voice and vision of site
• Manages hands-on production of high-profile events and breaking news
• Works with local and national sales teams to conceive, sell and fulfill sales packages
• Utilizes, Avid, Photoshop, HTML and other tools to create new and more compelling editorial packages
• Works with the Design and Engineering staffs to implement ideas, as well as create new concepts and designs to ensure the site as compelling as possible
• Manages daily workflow of content from remote locations
Qualifications:
• This position requires a Bachelor's degree or commensurate experience. Minimum 6 years experience in web site production, news gathering and copy editing.
• Superior oral and written communication skills are required, including excellent skills in spelling, grammar and construction.
• Sound news judgment is necessary, including a demonstrated ability to evaluate the relative importance of breaking news and sporting events and on a day-to-day basis.
• Superior organizational and project management skills.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications, including: Word, Excel, Outlook and Explorer.
• A thorough understanding of HTML and XML. Previous experience implementing SEO and SEM best practices and strategies.
• Working knowledge of Photoshop and FLASH.
• Moderate understanding of effective web layout and design.
• Previous experience working in live production environment with emphasis on streaming video, second screen enhancements and linear editing.
• Demonstrated copy editing skills, sound news judgment, and a proven ability to create effective news packages on deadline. Proven supervisory and leadership skills are necessary.
• A demonstrated ability to effectively manage multiple projects in fast paced environment.
• Self starter with ability to work effectively as part of a team.
• Must be able to manage 18 hour workday via scheduling direct reports and occasionally working nights and/or weekends based around sporting events.
Division Description
FOX Sports is the umbrella entity representing 21st Century FOX's wide array of multi-platform US-based sports assets. Built with brands capable of reaching more than 100 million viewers in a single weekend, FOX Sports includes ownership and interests in linear television networks, digital and mobile programming, broadband platforms, multiple web sites, joint-venture businesses and several licensing partnerships. FOX Sports includes the sports television arm of the FOX Broadcasting Company; FS1, FS2; FOX Sports Regional Networks, their affiliated regional web sites and national programming; FOX Soccer Plus; FOX Deportes and FOX College Sports.
We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.