Associate Editor of Sports Content

Posted 2025-08-23
Remote, USA Full Time Immediate Start
<h4><strong>Hey there, Future Associate Editor of Sports Content @ Better Collective! 👋</strong><br></h4><p>Our Mission is to be the world’s leading digital sports media company, making sports entertainment more engaging and transparent for fans worldwide. At <strong>Better Collective</strong>, we're the team behind industry-leading brands like <strong>Action Network</strong>, <strong>Playmaker</strong>, <strong>Bolavip</strong>, and <strong>FUTBIN</strong>. We're looking for a sharp, detail-driven editor who wants to join a team where your work will help shape how millions of sports fans connect with the content they love.</p><p>This role is for you if you’re the kind of editor who can turn good stories into great ones. If you love sports and thrive in fast-paced environments where accuracy and timeliness matter, you'll feel right at home here. You’ll play a key role in making sure our sports content is top-notch, accessible, and gets seen by as many people as possible.</p><p style="min-height: 1.7em;"></p><h4><strong>How You'll Make an Impact</strong></h4><p>Here are some of the ways you’ll contribute to our mission:<br>⚡ <strong>Polish and publish stories</strong> written by our betting analysts, making sure every piece is accurate, well-structured, and engaging.<br>🤝 <strong>Support sport leads</strong> by managing editorial workflows—building files, scheduling stories, and helping writers elevate their work.<br>📈 <strong>Grow your leadership potential</strong> by taking ownership of a sport vertical and steering its content strategy.<br>🛠️ <strong>Jump in wherever needed</strong>, especially during peak sports seasons like football, to support editors and keep things running smoothly.</p><p><strong>The Ideal Profile: Is This You?</strong><br>Here’s what helps people succeed in this role:</p><p style="min-height: 1.7em;"></p><h4><strong>Experience:</strong></h4><ul><li><p>3+ years in sports content, journalism, or digital editing.</p></li><li><p>Strong background in editing and headline writing, especially under deadline pressure.</p></li></ul><p><strong>Toolbox:</strong></p><ul><li><p>Comfortable working with CMS platforms and editorial planning tools.</p></li></ul><p><strong>Core Competency:</strong></p><ul><li><p>Highly organized with the ability to juggle multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.</p></li><li><p>Clear communicator who can work with both internal teams and freelance contributors.</p></li><li><p>Proactive, detail-oriented, and able to learn new tools and systems quickly.</p></li></ul><p><strong>Nice-to-Haves:</strong></p><ul><li><p>Passion for sports betting and familiarity with the North American market.</p></li><li><p>Familiarity with digital publishing metrics and content performance tracking.</p></li></ul><ul><li><p>Experience using SEO tools like Ahrefs, Moz, or SEMrush.</p></li></ul><p style="min-height: 1.7em;"></p><h4><strong>Meet the Team &amp; Your Future at BC</strong></h4><p>You’ll be working closely with <strong>William Boor</strong>, Senior Content Manager.<br>William brings years of sports media experience and a clear editorial vision to the team. He values collaboration, clean copy, and a newsroom culture that celebrates both hustle and curiosity. He’ll be your go-to for mentorship, editorial strategy, and helping you navigate your first busy season here.</p><p style="min-height: 1.7em;"></p><h4>Your success in the first 90 days:</h4><p><strong>30:</strong> Train on our editorial processes, content management systems and more.<br><strong>60:</strong> Develop an understanding of our business, suite of products and how content fits into that puzzle.<br><strong>90:</strong> Work with senior editors/sport leads to support their processes and content, especially during busy seasons like football.</p><p style="min-height: 1.7em;"></p><h4><strong>What We Offer: Perks, Growth &amp; Culture</strong></h4><p>We invest in our people. Here’s a look at what it’s like to work at Better Collective.</p><p><strong>Benefits &amp; Perks</strong><br>• Full health benefits (medical, dental, vision)<br>• Medical with Cigna &amp; Kaiser with excellent coverage<br>• Unlimited PTO<br>• 401K employer match<br>• Life and disability insurance<br>• Bonus program<br>• Extended paid parental leave<br>• Life &amp; Disability Insurance<br>• Pet insurance<br>• Employee Assistance Program with Mental Health Resources available for you and your family group</p><p style="min-height: 1.7em;"></p><h4><strong>Your Growth &amp; Our Culture</strong></h4><p>A Collaborative Environment: You’ll join a company where respect, teamwork, and open communication matter.<br>Exposure to a Global Company: Work alongside colleagues from around the world and get real insights into different markets and cultures.<br>Opportunities for Impact: We value new ideas and encourage everyone to take initiative and drive change, no matter your role.<br>Room to Grow: We care about learning and development, and we support people who want to take on new challenges.<br>Balance &amp; Flexibility: We do our best to support work-life balance and offer flexibility whenever possible.</p><p style="min-height: 1.7em;"></p><h4><strong>What’s Good About Working Here</strong></h4><p>We empower you to take initiative and collaborate directly with other teams to bring your ideas to life.<br>You’ll have a voice, whether you’ve been here a day or a decade.<br>We encourage side projects and learning new things, even if they’re outside your day job.<br>We keep things informal and fun, expect memes, good coffee, and the occasional themed Slack channel.</p><p style="min-height: 1.7em;"></p><h4><strong>Ready to Join?</strong></h4><p>We're excited to learn more about you! Here’s how to apply and what to expect.</p><p><strong>Our Interview Journey:</strong><br><strong>Application Review:</strong> Our team personally reviews every application.<br><strong>Intro Chat:</strong> An initial conversation with someone from our Talent or People team.<br><strong>Information Request:</strong> We may reach out for additional information or clarification at any stage.<br><strong>Team Interviews:</strong> Depending on the role, you’ll meet with team members and/or leaders for deeper conversations.<br><strong>Assessment / Final Interview:</strong> This may include a practical task, a personality or work style assessment, and/or additional team meetings.<br><strong>Offer!</strong><br><strong>Reference Checks:</strong> We will conduct reference checks at some point before your start date.</p><p>Our process can vary by country and role, but we’ll always keep you informed at every step.</p><br><br>
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