MileSplit State Editor Indiana Job at FloSports, Inc. in Austin

FloSports has led the way in establishing a world-class digital streaming experience for millions of fans, families, and athletes of underserved sports. Imagine creating a digital platform that unites the casual fan with the most dedicated spectator, both experiencing thrilling live events from around the world with interactive features, real time analytics, powerful broadcast technology, and more. Combine that with our unique original sports content ranging from breaking news and expert commentary to feature films, documentaries, and multi-episodic series. That’s what FloSports is all about. We have successfully revolutionized the global sports media industry- the result of creating a diverse team of technologists and die-hard wrestlers, creators and devoted cheerleading experts, designers and hockey enthusiasts, communicators and motorsport fanatics, producers and casual sports fans… united by a shared passion to delight the underrepresented communities we serve. We are creating the essential destination for our sports and we’re looking for people like you to help us!

THE ROLE:

MileSplit, the leading scholastic track network in North America, is looking for a state
editor to lead our coverage team in Indiana. The state editor is an organized ideas generator, an all-around track and field and cross-country expert who produces content that is best-in-class and relevant to athletes, coaches, and fans, and is dedicated to making MileSplit Indiana the essential destination for youth and scholastic track & field and cross-country in the state.

The ideal candidate must be Indiana-based and is a passionate, and curious subject
matter expert excited to get out to cover meets weekly and craft all types of content for our web platform and social media channels in a state, and sport, rich with stories,
celebrities, events, and history. This is a job for someone who wants to grow the sport.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Develop and execute great daily web content, both written and video, from the idea phase to publishing. You will spotlight the top athletes and coaches in your sport with interesting stories.

• Create compelling premium content that engages your audience and grows the subscribers in your state.

• Recruit and manage a team of local contributors to help extend your video, photo and written coverage.

• Manage a budget and content plan for your contributors

• Work with the National team to cross-promote the most powerful content throughout the network.

• Build relationships within Indiana’s community of coaches, officials, timers, associations, parents, teams, clubs, and athletes.

• Represent MileSplit in Indiana with the highest integrity when dealing with local event directors, coaches, athletes, parents and the T&F/XC community at large.

• Provide the most accurate and in-depth offerings in Indiana, including results, team and event rankings, meet calendars, team associations and athlete profiles.

• Travel throughout Indiana to create awesome on-site coverage of top events.

• Interview the athletes, film races, write compelling recaps and feature the biggest stories of each event.

• Look for opportunities to provide live-streaming coverage at the best events!

• Be a news hound, staying on top of every story and news item unfolding in your state to ensure you provide comprehensive coverage to your readers.

• Be a social media influencer, actively participating in your community while marketing the content you create to those who seek it.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• You are an expert on the sport in Indiana and obsessive about staying on top of
  the latest developments and news.

• You have the bandwidth to work weekends and travel throughout Indiana to
  cover the top high school, middle school and club track and cross-country meets.

• You are organized. You know how to prioritize your time. You manage multiple
  projects with ease.

• You have a network of local contacts to help build out your team of contributing photographers, videographers and writers.

• You are creative and analytical. You enjoy coming up with unique takes on
  stories and refuse to do something that has been done before. You thrive on
  taking an idea and making it a reality.

• You understand the importance of communicating properly to a young audience
  and can tailor your content appropriately.

• You’re a social media savant. You know how to write creative and engaging
  tweets that burn like fire in your community.

• You are creative, competitive and driven to be the best.

BONUS POINTS:

• Highly organized, self-motivated and adaptable to change.

• Knowledge of photo editing tools (e.g. Photoshop, Pixelmator)

• Google Docs, Microsoft Office.

• Knowledge of video editing tools (Final Cut, Premier) a plus.

• Must be local to Indiana

OUR COMMITMENT TO DIVERSITY:

At FloSports, we are bonded by our passion for sports and our purpose to unite communities around experiences that finally give underserved sports the love they deserve. We recognize the need to build a company that seeks out, embraces, and celebrates our individual differences, ideas, and talent. FloSports is committed to the pursuit of a fair, equal and inclusive workplace where everyone is given the opportunity to grow to their fullest potential. 

OUR BENEFITS:

• Recognized three years in a row as a Top Workplace by the Austin-American Statesman

• Flexibility at work - you can take control of your profession and personal schedule

• All-hands events hosted annually in beautiful Austin, Texas

• Annual equity awards for all top performers

• Competitive and comprehensive medical, dental and vision plans