Associate Editor, Gambling & Research
FOX Sports, the industry leader in live events, is the umbrella entity representing Fox Corporation’s wide array of multi-platform US-based sports assets. Built with brands capable of reaching more than 100 million viewers in a single weekend, FOX Sports includes the sports television arm of the FOX Network; FS1, FS2, FOX Soccer Plus, FOX Deportes, and a joint-venture business in the Big Ten Network. Digital properties include FOXSports.com and the FOX Sports App. FOX Sports has delivered the most watched television program, NFL’s America’s Game of the Week on FOX, for fourteen consecutive years.
About the role
The Associate Editor, Gambling and Research will support a team of editors and writers while collaborating with social, video screening, and talent production teams to cover the sports gambling world with written content, video, quantitative and qualitative insights, and more. This role utilizes analytics, research, and data to shape the editorial strategy for FOX Sports Gambling and informs the future of the gambling vertical with a forward-looking perspective on product innovation and editorial adaptation for sports-wagering fans.
This position is central to all gambling-related discussions and partnerships, involving high-level interactions with leadership and extensive collaboration with internal and external partners to determine the best path forward for the business.
Responsibilities
- Inform and support FOX Sports Gambling’s editorial calendar and content budget, planning for upcoming events, major milestones, and content themes
- Demonstrate outstanding news judgment, skilled storytelling, expertise in sports gambling, and thorough knowledge of digital best practices (including SEO, social platforms, and content sharing), along with strong journalistic principles
- Collaborate with editorial staff and show production teams
- Work directly with gambling talent to evolve content across all digital platforms, from written to video
- Manage analytics and reporting
- Lead content creation, ideation, and editing
- Partner with internal FOX business units to vet potential gambling partners suited for business growth
- Collaborate with the product team to enhance user experience on the website and app, with a focus on gambling content and Super 6
- Act as a product manager, playing a critical role in the development and growth of the FOX Sports App to ensure market success
- Communicate feature changes and enhancements to align with business priorities
- Develop and maintain the product roadmap for the FOX Sports App
- Manage stakeholder priorities across departments to deliver the best consumer experience
- Analyze KPIs to assess product success
- Communicate with both technical and non-technical stakeholders on product development
Requirements
- 3+ years of experience in production and digital media
- Knowledge/experience in television and broadcasting
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Ability to manage multiple projects and demonstrate leadership and strong analytical skills
- Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
- Demonstrated skill in developing and maintaining effective business relationships
- Proficiency in Adobe Creative Cloud
- Strong interpersonal skills
- Ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment
Nice to have
- Bachelor’s Degree
Pay
The pay range for this role is $60,000.00–$83,500.00 annually, with the final offer amount dependent on education, skills, experience, and location.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- 401(k) plan
- Paid time off
- Other benefits in accordance with applicable plan documents
- Benefits for Union represented employees will be in accordance with the applicable collective bargaining agreement