Title: SBJ Tech Newsletter Editor

Department: Editorial

Reports to: Managing Editor/ Managing Editor-SBJ Tech

SBJ Tech prides itself on covering the intersection of technology and sports more thoroughly than any other resource, and this Newsletter Editor plays a critical role. Our daily weekday email newsletter is one of our most valuable conduits for connecting with our audience and helping them make informed business decisions. Our weekly subscription newsletter, SBJ Tech, provides a deep-dive “expert-to-expert” look at the most important industry topics today. This Newsletter Editor will play a key role in enhancing the value we provide the executives and innovators in the sports industry who use our newsletter products to stay ahead of the curve. 

The Newsletter Editor will be empowered to:

Own the editing and production of both our daily newsletter, Power Up, as well as our weekly send, SBJ Tech 
Coordinate with fellow SBJ editorial team members to produce a must-read weekday morning newsletter 
Make a name for yourself as a sports technology expert and thought leader 
Develop a voice and relationship with the audience 
Create, edit and write exceptional sports technology content such as daily news, interviews, and overall industry analysis that will inform our subscribers each day 
Stay on top of the latest sports tech news, insights and analysis in order to create relevant and timely content for our subscribers  
Moderate conference panels or webinar sessions as needed

What we are looking for in our Newsletter Editor: 

Significant email newsletter management experience 
Experience with crafting a consistent voice for a returning audience 
Unflappable ability to hit deadlines and adapt to daily news cycles 
Strong understanding of digital media, SEO, social media and online content strategy 
Exceptional communicator who will coordinate daily with fellow editorial team members 
Digital and tech savvy editor and writer 
Ability to effectively work remotely and communicate digitally

Required Education, Experience and Skills:  

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience 
Minimum of 3 years of journalism experience with a proven ability in reporting and writing 
Familiarity and comfort with AP Style
Creative planning skills
Strong news judgment
Ability to juggle multiple projects simultaneously
Ability to hit deadlines consistently
Excellent source-building and information-gathering
Attention to and stickler for detail
Strong organizational and communication skills
Works well under deadline pressure
Strong understanding of news writing, journalistic ethics and story structure
Ability to break news and to identify newsworthy events and sources 
Strong writing, analytical and investigative interviewing skills 
Proven experience building, maintaining and engaging an active audience 
Experience with using social media to source and promote content a plus 
Understanding imperatives of multiple platforms – print, web, social, etc. 
Proven ability to utilize a broad set of tools to tell stories and engage the audience 
Ability to leverage relationships with sources to deliver content that differentiates the organization from competitors

Job Location:

Work remotely with consistent daily communication with the SBJ Tech team, as well as the larger SBJ newsroom 
Being in a major city is preferred

Working Conditions and Physical Requirements: 

Extensive computer use required. Some travel required, including to company headquarters in Charlotte, N.C. and to various company events across the United States. An ability to work flexible work schedules, including nights, weekends and holidays as needed, is required.

Compensation:

Salary Range $60,000- $65,000
Competitive benefits

American City Business Journals, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer.  The Company considers applicants for all positions without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, age, marital status, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by applicable city, state or federal law. 

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