Assistant Content Manager -US Sports

About US.
Sportskeeda For the hardcore sports fan.
Established in 2009, Absolute Sports is the parent company of Sportskeeda.com, ProFootballNetwork.com, SoapCentral.com and Deltiasgaming.com.
We are a subsidiary of Nazara Technologies, the only publicly listed Indian gaming / diversified media company..
Sportskeeda is a global sports content platform that covers the world's biggest sports and esports subjects and serves over 100 Million fans every month.
Our passionate team comprises top content creators from around the world who produce hundreds of well-researched content pieces on a daily basis.
Sportskeeda has market leadership in multiple sports in the US, being #10 in Comscore rankings and a very close #2 in India (All Sports)..
ProFootballNetwork.com is a NFL-focused property in the US with +11M monthly users..
SoapCentral.com is a leading soap opera content destination in the US..
Deltiasgaming.com is a dynamic and thriving online platform dedicated to providing gamers of all skill levels with top-notch content, valuable resources, and an engaging community..
We are a Great Place to Work certified organization, with employees and contributors working from various corners of the globe..
The Opportunity.
Location:Remote.
Experience:2+years.
Role:Contract.
Key Responsibilities:.
Collaborate with the Content Manager and Senior Content Managers to develop a comprehensive content strategy for the High School Sports and/or College Sports vertical, aligned with the overall sports vertical strategy and different events throughout the season..
Monitor and achieve traffic targets set for various sources (Search, Social, Affiliate, etc.).
Identify emerging market and content trends to diversify and keep content fresh and engaging for audiences..
Brainstorm and assign innovative topics, create data-driven content schedules, oversee and champion daily operationsâ"”train and onboard new writers, familiarizing them with Sportskeeda's tools, processes, and editorial guidelines..
Co-manage the content team, ensuring efficient workflow, meeting daily quotas, and addressing any issues quickly..
Streamline operations to meet content business goals, such as increasing website visits, ad impressions, and revenue for the assigned sports vertical..
Take full ownership of daily content execution for your vertical.
Build and maintain content repositories, creating new buckets as and when needed..
Track internal content performance metrics for the respective vertical(s) (average turnaround time, first-to-market, etc.) and identify areas for improvement..
Stay up-to-date on the latest NCAA and High School Sports storylines, crafting SEO-friendly headlines and social-friendly quotes while adhering to Sportskeeda's editorial standards..
Share insights from daily competitor monitoring, identify content gaps, and work with the Content Manager & the Senior Content Managers to address them..
Assist Content Managers in recruiting and building YOUR own team..
Requirements:.
Proven experience in content management or similar role in the sports industry (preferably US sports).
Strong understanding of the US sports market and the key sports involved (NBA/NFL/NCAA).
Proven ability to manage and prioritize multiple tasks simultaneously.
A strong analytical and data-driven approach to content creation.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills with a passion for creating engaging sports content.
Experience with Search Engine Optimization (SEO) best practices.
Experience working in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.
Familiarity with content management systems (CMS) and content creation tools.
Excellent organizational, and documentation skills and the ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously about the dynamic nature of the job and the industry.
Ability to lead and motivate a team.
A good sense of humor, communication skills, and a sense of empathy should be able to work with a team that has people from different nationalities, ethnicities, and backgrounds.