Alerts Editor - Sports Journalism

Our client in the broadcast media space is looking for a Sports Content Editor for a contract position. High-level details: - Location: onsite in Fort Lauderdale, FL is preferred, will consider New York as well. - Target Start Date: 11/02/2026 - Target End Date: 07/30/2027 Are you passionate about sports, breaking news, and engaging audiences in real time? We're seeking an Alerts Editor to help shape the voice of a leading sports app through timely, compelling mobile notifications that keep fans informed and connected. In this role, you'll work at the intersection of sports journalism, audience engagement, and content strategy. You'll identify emerging storylines, craft impactful alerts, and collaborate with editorial and marketing teams to drive engagement across digital sports and streaming platforms. Because live sports never stop, this position will primarily support evening and weekend coverage. What You'll Do: - Monitor live sporting events, breaking news, and developing storylines across multiple sports - Write and publish timely mobile alerts that inform, engage, and grow audiences - Balance editorial judgment with promotional and business objectives - Collaborate with marketing teams to support viewership and subscriber engagement initiatives - Analyze audience behavior and engagement trends to help optimize alert performance - Contribute to content programming strategies that strengthen user retention and app engagement Required Qualifications: - 2-3 years of experience in sports journalism, digital media, content creation, or content marketing - Strong understanding of football, soccer, combat sports, and the broader sports landscape - Excellent writing, editing, and communication skills - Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment - Strong attention to detail and editorial judgment - Availability to regularly work nights, weekends, and around major sporting events Preferred Qualifications: - Experience writing and editing in AP Style - Familiarity with content management systems (CMS) - Experience with push notification strategies, audience engagement, or content programming - Knowledge of AI tools and how they can improve editorial workflows - Ability to analyze content performance and audience engagement metrics - Familiarity with major sports media, streaming, and digital content platforms This opportunity is ideal for someone who thrives in a live sports environment and enjoys blending journalism, audience engagement, and real-time content strategy.In this position, you may have access to client or customer systems, confidential and/or proprietary information or data. This position is onsite and requires you to work closely with other individuals in a collaborative team environment.Benefits Email Your Resume In Word To April.Segedi@jobalert.creativecircle.com Looking forward to receiving your resume through our website and going over the position with you. Clicking apply is the best way to apply. Please do NOT change the email subject line in any way. You must keep the JobID: linkedin : AS29-2000308L231 -- in the email subject line for your application to be considered. April Segedi - Recruiter For Creative Circle to represent you for this opportunity, you must be currently authorized to work in the United States without the need of employer sponsorship for a non-immigrant visa such as a H-1B, TN, or O visa. We do not support or provide training for STEM/OPT programs. Additionally, you must be physically located in and perform the work for our client in the United States.This is a new role. 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