SUMMARY

The San Jose Earthquakes are seeking a Digital Content Manager to oversee content and operations for the team’s digital products and initiatives.

DESCRIPTION

The Digital Content Manager will oversee all content for the team’s website and act as an editor for the website. This person is responsible for defining the tone, pace, look and feel of the team’s content, as well as coordinating all logistics and communications of editorial publication on the team’s web site and other digital platforms. Position will report to the Senior Director of Broadcasting and Communications.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Responsible for overseeing the editorial/programming vision of the team’s digital products.

• Help coordinate logistics of scheduling, staffing, resource management and editorial prioritization.

• Ensure editorial delivery is consistent with the team’s overall strategy, time, cost and quality standards.

• Creatively find ways to boost the team site’s traffic and increase user activity.

• Work with PR staff and multimedia coordinator to conceive, design and launch new editorial features.

• Able to quickly write (and assign) time-sensitive stories as well as lengthier features.

• Skilled at spotting developing news trends and is a natural networker, building relationships within soccer blogosphere.

• Develop sports editorial content, including editing, quality assurance and proofreading.

• Design web banners, as well as ads and collateral material.

• Support marketing and PR departments on design needs.

• Other duties as assigned.

SKILLS AND REQUIREMENTS

• All applicants should have a good knowledge of the League and a comprehensive knowledge of their team.

• This position is for individuals with strong written and verbal communication skills. The individuals should possess strong time management skills and the ability to multitask.

• Must understand web analytics and traffic patterns.

• Experience in an editorial organization or website. Prior experience in online media preferred.

• 3+ years experience editing and writing–preferably in web and/or other short form content.

• Bachelor’s degree required; graduate degree in journalism or related field preferred.

• Ability to work as part of a team in a multi-media environment and work well with others including senior management.

• Strong competency in web content management. Fluency in Microsoft Office, Mac/PC software, and web/new media technology. Familiarity with Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, Flash, HTML a plus.

• Team management skills.

• Self-motivated, positive and collaborative attitude.

This individual must have a strong understanding of the web and an aptitude for technology, as the primary responsibility for this position will be the management of website content for the San Jose Earthquakes. This position is an amazing growth opportunity for any candidate looking to join a highly creative sports media organization.