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Editor in Chief
TelecomAsia - Lisbon (Portugal) or Remote![TelecomAsia](/api/image?src=https%3A%2F%2Fproduction-rails-default.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fuploads%2Fcompany%2Flogo_attachment%2F15362%2Fdrawing.jpg&w=640&q=75&f=webp)
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Position Summary: We are seeking a seasoned and visionary Editor in Chief to lead our editorial team and drive the growth of our sports and sports betting content. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record in sports journalism, a good understanding of SEO and Google Discover, and a strong network of industry contacts. This role involves creating exclusive content that attracts citations from other media outlets, optimizing content for maximum traffic, and building a top-tier editorial team.
Reports To: CEO/Founder
About Us: Telecomasia Sport is a sports media outlet dedicated to providing the sports news, exclusive interviews, and expert sports betting content. We serve both sports enthusiasts and bettors, offering comprehensive sports coverage, picks & tips, hosting a score center and free2play tipster game on our platform. We run our outlet in countries of Asia, Africa, Latam and are planning to expand to North America. Our Team has a proven track record with most of the competences needed to develop our business hosted in-house (dev, SEO, product, etc).
Key Responsibilities:
Editorial Leadership:
- Lead, mentor, and manage the editorial team, including writers, editors, and multimedia content creators.
- Develop and implement editorial strategies that align with the company's goals, focusing on both sports news and sports betting content.
- Ensure all content is accurate, engaging, and aligned with our brand voice, catering to both sports fans and bettors.
- Organize and maintain processes to ensure exclusive content distribution across top media outlets increasing citations.
Content Development & Exclusive Reporting:
- Oversee the creation of high-quality sports and betting-related content, including news articles, features, interviews, tips, and live score updates.
- Develop a strategy to produce exclusive news and insights that will attract citations from other media outlets.
- Collaborate with the team to generate innovative content ideas that resonate with our audience and stand out in the industry.
- Implement editorial processes and guidelines to maintain consistency in content quality across all platforms
SEO and Traffic Optimization:
- Understand and implement SEO best practices to ensure content is optimized for search engines, particularly Google Search and Google Discover.
- Analyze traffic data to continuously refine content strategies and maximize website visibility and audience reach.
- Collaborate with the in-house SEO team to create new strategies to maximise traffic
- Stay updated on the latest SEO trends and algorithm changes to keep the content competitive in search rankings.
Networking and Partnerships:
- Leverage your existing network of journalists, editors, and industry professionals to enhance content quality and distribution.
- Establish and maintain relationships with top sports media outlets, industry experts, and key stakeholders in the sports and betting industries.
- Secure exclusive interviews, partnerships, and collaborations with athletes, sports organizations, betting companies, and other media outlets.
Qualifications:
- Experience: Minimum of 7-10 years in journalism, with at least 3-5 years in a senior editorial role, preferably within sports or sports betting media.
- Network: Established network of journalists, editors, and contacts within top sports and betting media outlets.
- SEO Expertise: Understanding of SEO, Google Search, and Google Discover
- Content Expertise: Deep understanding of sports journalism, with the ability to produce and oversee diverse content formats, organise content distribution.
- Analytical Skills: Ability to interpret audience data and make data-informed decisions to enhance content strategies.
- Passion for Sports and Betting: Strong knowledge and passion for various sports and sports betting, with a commitment to staying updated on the latest developments.
You may send your CV and motivation letter to v@next-gen.am