NBA Associate Editor -- Bleacher Report

[boundforboston]

Bleacher Report is the social voice of sports – creating and collaborating on the culture of sports for the next generation of fans. Its vision for making sports bigger than games has led to unmatched engagement. Bleacher Report also provides an industry-leading fan experience on mobile devices through the highly addictive app Team Stream. Follow the action at bleacherreport.com and through Instagram @BleacherReport.

As a division of Turner, B/R has gained all the advantages of a large media company while maintaining its vibrant startup culture. We work in a fast paced, 24-7 field in a laid back environment. You'll also be in a role that allows you to work with multiple groups and networks.

We are looking for a NBA Associate Editor to join our Editorial team. This person will manage a group of NBA analysts and veteran reporters with varying level of experience. Position may be remote. Salary is commensurate with experience. Please submit a resume and three examples of stories that represent your best work as an editor (please submit URLs in a cover letter).

Responsibilities:

• Help writers report, write and compose features, topical columns, analytical lists and more.
• Co-lead daily idea-generation conversations, particularly at night. Second-in-command around breaking news.
• Organize weekly and monthly content plans.
• Assist in real-time communication with other Bleacher Report content arms.
• Manage NBA live event coverage. Organize assignments for live bloggers and on-site reporters.
• Familiarity with Bleacher Report's brand and voice is a plus.
• Position may require occasional editorial work for other sport-by-sport desks.

Required Knowledge / Skills:

• 5 years professional writing/editing experience.
• 3-5 years experience holding writers accountable to AP style.
• 2-3 years experience working with reporters on deadline.
• Advanced understanding of NBA transaction market and current events.

Bleacher Report is a division of Turner. Turner and its subsidiaries are Equal Opportunity Employers Minorities/Females/Protected Veterans/Disabled. Turner and its subsidiaries are E-Verify users.

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[TGO157]

BR gets **** from people, but this is probably a good, safe job for most.

 

[Skeptical]

Sounds difficult to oversee that many people over numerous platforms and never having any face-to-face communication, though beauty of the job is never having to go into the office, if I'm correct.

 

[TGO157]

Sounds difficult to oversee that many people over numerous platforms and never having any face-to-face communication, though beauty of the job is never having to go into the office, if I'm correct.

You sound skepti... nevermind.

 

[twinsfan1424]

Just don't make fun of Dirk ....