Deputy Basketball Editor - Gambling.com Group
Charlotte, NC
About the Job
Gambling.com Group (Nasdaq: GAMB) is looking for exceptional talent interested in the fast-paced, fast-growth online sports betting and online gambling industry in the U.S. The Group operates a portfolio of websites -- including its flagship Gambling.com and sports betting brand Bookies.com, as well as a variety of state-specific websites such as NewYorkBets.com, BetArizona.com and BetOhio.com. These help consumers navigate legal online sports betting and gambling options with expert analysis, independent reviews, news, tips, odds comparisons and more.
With over half of U.S. states now offering legal, regulated sports betting, and plenty more poised to do so in 2023 and beyond, the North American market is expected to be the future of the global online gambling industry. The Group's acquisitions of RotoWire.com and BonusFinder.com and media partnerships with Gannett and the McClatchy Company in the last 12 months have strengthened its position in North America and positioned the Group for significant growth.
As the first and only online gambling affiliate publicly traded in the U.S., the Group has won nearly every award in the gambling affiliate industry for sports and casino -- most recently winning SBC North America Sports Affiliate of the Year in 2023 -- and is a two-time winner of the prestigious EGR Global Affiliate of the Year award. The Group has a growing U.S. HQ in Charlotte, North Carolina, with offices in Madison, Wisconsin as well.
Content Production
- Possess/develop knowledge of various forms of fantasy basketball.
- Prioritize NBA duties but contribute with other basketball departments as necessary.
- Write and edit breaking news notes for NBA, G League, WNBA, NCAA Basketball (men & women, when applicable) and EuroLeague (aka "all basketball") coverage. Ensure player note quotas for certain clients are met.
- Write, edit and post feature articles for all basketball leagues while adhering to SEO-related considerations. Provide steady feedback to other writers with the goal of improving their writing skills.
- Opportunity to participate in multimedia platforms such as podcasts and videos.
Personnel Management
- Communicate frequently with freelance writers, general contractors and fellow full-time employees (Senior NBA Editor and other Deputy Basketball Editors) to organize coverage and improve content.
- Assist in the creation of a monthly basketball breaking news schedule that ensures ample coverage.
- Assist in the creation of game wrap note schedules for all basketball, regularly communicating with freelancers and filling in when necessary.
- Assist in the oversight of in-season projections, playing time, depth charts and procedural moves.
- Assist in the completion of offseason projects for all basketball leagues, including but not limited to: rankings, written player outlooks, depth charts, projections and feature articles.
- Assist in the training of new breaking news writers when new team members join our basketball coverage.
- Assist in and/or organize our various basketball-related B2B partner deals when called upon, including but not limited to: live blogging, NCAA Men & Women's team capsules and unique-to-partner articles. Be receptive and quick to reply to requests and feedback from our content partners.
Miscellaneous
- Work a regular weekend shift during the NBA season and share in the responsibility for coverage in special situations (i.e. holidays).
- Complete other one-time miscellaneous projects as planned out with your managers.
- Engage with our subscribers and potential customers via various social media platforms, primarily X (Twitter) and Discord.
- To the best of your ability, drive the growth and readership of all basketball departments.
Perks & Benefits
- Comprehensive Health Insurance
- 401k match
- Employee Stock Purchase Program
- Flexible work environment and home office available
- Lifestyle Spending Allowance
- Access to courses for Personal and Career Development
- All the hardware and software you need to be successful
- Regular company events, activities, Spot Awards
- Company Paid Volunteer Day