For our growing work with international partners, we are seeking a highly skilled and knowledgeable English-speaking Football Editor to join our team.
As a Football Editor, you will be responsible for creating and managing engaging and informative content related to the world of football. The ideal candidate will have a deep understanding of the game and possess exceptional editorial and writing skills. This position requires prior experience working in a football environment or the corporate world.
What we can offer you:
• An inspiring work environment where your ideas count
• Personal responsibility and space for your ideas
• Flexible working hours and the possibility of working fully remote
• A dynamic team that looks forward to your support
• A salary that is competitive with industry standards.
Key responsibilities
• Text production: Produce high-quality written content on various football-related topics.
• Editing and proofreading: Review and edit articles for accuracy, clarity, grammar, and style, ensuring adherence to brand guidelines and maintaining a consistent tone and voice.
• Research: Conduct thorough research on football-related subjects to gather accurate information and stay updated with the latest news, trends, and developments in the industry
• Content management: Utilize content management systems (CMS) to publish and organize articles, images, videos, and other multimedia content.
• Being a team player: Work closely with writers, contributors, and other team members to generate fresh content ideas, provide feedback, and ensure content is delivered within deadlines.
Requirements
• Strong passion for football: In-depth knowledge of football and passion for the game.
• Native proficiency in the English language: Including exceptional writing, editing, and verbal communication skills.
• Writing and editing skills: Excellent written and verbal communication skills with a keen eye for detail. Proficiency in grammar, syntax,
and style is essential.
• Adaptability and time management: Strong organizational and multitasking skills to meet tight deadlines and
manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Flexibility: Willingness to adapt to evolving priorities, handle occasional weekend work or irregular hours to cover tournaments.
About us
With over 45 years of experience, we are an established player in the field of sports media in the market for coach media in German-speaking countries and as a service provider in English-speaking countries.
We maintain long-standing partnerships with prominent associations such as FIFA, DFB, and U.S. Soccer and would like to continue our success story together with you.
Interested?
Convince us that you should become a part of our team. We look forward to receiving your application documents with a CV, a cover letter and examples of your previous projects. Applications are being accepted until September 15th via application@philippka.de.
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