Position Title: Editor in Chief
Location: Lisbon, Portugal or Remote
Type: Full-Time
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 trafficStay 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.