Summary

The NFL Digital Media Group is seeking a part-time Digital Media Programming Assistant to work with the Digital Programming team on selecting, prioritizing and programming content for the NFL's digital platforms, including NFL+.

 

Essential Functions

• Identify, prioritize and promote content of all types (articles, VODs, live shows, etc.), always with the intention of meeting the goals of NFL Media’s owned and operated platforms (NFL+, NFL App, NFL.com and Connected TV)
• Specialize in packaging of content, making day-to-day decisions about what content best serves the NFL Digital Media audience and best fulfills stated goals for presentation, consumption and generation of revenue
• Monitor and track trends in consumption to make informed decisions about what content is resonating with fans and subscribers
• Write dynamic headlines and alert copy in a fast-paced, deadline environment
• Work to identify new and exciting ways to support league-wide NFL initiatives
• Collaborate with photo editors to create eye-catching visuals that drive traffic to our digital media platforms
• Monitor internal email communication, social media and other outside sources to ensure that the latest NFL news is represented on our platforms and in our alerts
• Ensure that all content is grammatically correct and factually accurate and that writing style is consistent with NFL Digital Media’s editorial policies
• Work with the 32 club sites to bring in relevant content to feature on NFL Digital Media platforms

 

Required Education and Experience

• Editorial experience, preferably in online mediums and in the sports industry

 

Preferred Education and Experience

• Bachelor's degree in journalism or related field
• Familiarity with Direct to Consumer content environment
• Working knowledge of AP Style

 

Other Key Attributes / Characteristics

• Proven NFL knowledge that lends itself to sound news judgment
• Strong organizational and prioritization skills
• Team-first contributor who strives to help create an inclusive, equitable work environment
• Data-driven decision maker who understands the importance of analytics-based insights 
• Creative thinker who can identify storylines and represent them in an interesting way
• Detail-oriented individual who executes for success
• Strong written and verbal communication skills

 

Expected Hours of Work:

• Must be willing and able to work flexible hours, including early mornings, weekends (including game day Sundays) and special events/instances of breaking news.

 

Salary/Pay Range:

This job posting contains a pay range, which represents the range of salaries or hourly rates that the NFL believes, in good faith, at the time of this posting that it might be willing to pay for the posted job. The NFL expects to hire for this position near the middle of the range. Only in truly rare and exceptional circumstances, where an external candidate has experience, credentials or expertise that far exceed those required or expected for the position, would the NFL consider paying a salary or rate near the higher end of the range.