Sports Editor/Writer, Sneak Peak

Job Title: Sports Editor/Writer, Sneak Peak

Location: Burbank, CA (Onsite)

Duration: 9 months + possible extension

Pay Range: $50-60/hour W2

About TSR

TSR is a trusted staffing and workforce solutions partner with more than 50 years of experience delivery highly qualified talent to support clients' most critical business and technology initiatives. Through a disciplined approach to sourcing, candidate vetting, and delivery, TSR helps organizations scale teams quickly while maintaining quality and reliability. TSR operates with a global delivery model, leveraging specialized teams to support enterprise clients across North America and beyond.

In June 2024, TSR was acquired by Justin Christian, founder and CEO of BCforward, a global provider of professional services and workforce solutions. This partnership expands TSR's ability to deliver broader capabilities, global delivery resources, and enhanced opportunities for both clients and consultants.

About Sneak Peak

Sneak Peak is clients editorial destination for fans seeking what to watch and insights on the shows, movies, sports, and franchises they follow. Sports is a key growth area, led by soccer and the NFL, with coverage that includes UEFA competitions, NFL on CBS, UFC, and college football. This is a full-time contract role through an agency, based onsite in Burbank, CA, with collaboration across editorial, marketing, publicity, sports programming, and SEO stakeholders.

Job Description

We are seeking a Sports Editor/Writer to create, edit, and publish timely, useful, and engaging sports content for Sneak Peak. The ideal candidate brings significant professional experience in digital sports publishing, deep knowledge of soccer and the NFL, and a proven ability to deliver accurate, search-informed content at the pace of live sports while managing stakeholder approvals.

Responsibilities:

• Write and publish approximately one original article per day, depending on assignment complexity and other editorial responsibilities.
• Produce fast-turnaround coverage tied to matchups, results, schedules, standings, marquee events, and other timely sports moments.
• Write evergreen and discovery content, including how-to-watch guides, competition and team explainers, previews, and viewing guides.
• Build and maintain persistent team and competition hubs that stay current across a season.
• Edit copy from other writers and update existing articles to keep information accurate and current.
• Apply SEO best practices and partner with editorial, marketing, publicity, sports programming, and SEO stakeholders to secure approvals.

Required Skills & Qualifications:

• Significant professional experience as a digital sports editor, writer, or journalist.
• Deep knowledge of soccer and the NFL, with working familiarity across UFC, college football, and the broader sports landscape.
• Excellent writing, editing, copy editing, and headline-writing skills.
• Strong editorial judgment and the ability to quickly identify the most useful or compelling angle.
• Proven ability to produce clean, engaging, and accurate copy on tight deadlines, often around live events.
• Experience editing other writers and providing clear, actionable feedback.
• Working knowledge of SEO and how search intent should inform editorial decisions.
• Experience with WordPress or a comparable CMS.
• Fluency with Google Docs and collaborative editorial workflows.
• Strong research and fact-checking skills.
• Ability to navigate stakeholder feedback and approval processes while keeping work moving.
• Highly organized and comfortable managing several priorities at once.

Preferred Skills:

• Experience at a major sports publication, newsroom, or high-volume digital sports operation.
• Experience covering soccer or the NFL at scale.
• Ability to develop effective headlines, subheads, and article structures for readers and search.
• Experience writing recommendation, service, or search-driven evergreen content.
• Familiarity with audience insights, search trends, and content-performance data

Why TSR?

At TSR, we believe in advancing lives and careers. When you join our team, you gain access to:

• Competitive compensation and benefits.
• Opportunities for growth with global clients.
• A supportive, inclusive culture that values innovation and people.
• Exposure to cutting-edge technologies and projects.

About Our Commitment

TSR is an equal opportunity employer. We value diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, or veteran status.

Interested? Apply Now!

If this sounds like the right opportunity for you, please apply with your most recent resume and include links to writing samples.