Head of Digital Content - Sports Media

About the Role

Our client, a leading entity in the sports media landscape, is searching for an innovative Head of Digital Content to lead their online content strategy from a fully remote position. This role is pivotal in shaping the digital narrative across all platforms, ensuring high-quality, engaging content that resonates with a global audience of sports enthusiasts. You will be responsible for overseeing content creation, editorial direction, and audience growth strategies, working with a distributed team of writers, editors, and multimedia producers. This is a unique opportunity for a seasoned content leader with a passion for sports to drive digital excellence in a remote-first organization.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and execute a comprehensive digital content strategy aligned with the company's brand and audience engagement goals.
• Lead, mentor, and manage a remote team of content creators, editors, and social media specialists.
• Oversee the editorial calendar, ensuring a consistent flow of high-quality, relevant content across web, social, and video platforms.
• Analyze content performance metrics to identify trends, optimize engagement, and inform future content development.
• Collaborate with marketing, product, and sales teams to ensure cohesive content integration and promotional activities.
• Champion innovation in content formats and distribution channels to stay ahead of industry trends in sports media .

Requirements

• Extensive experience in digital content strategy, editorial management, and team leadership, preferably within sports media .
• Proven track record of developing and executing successful content strategies that drive audience growth and engagement.
• Strong understanding of SEO, social media trends, content management systems (CMS), and digital analytics tools.
• Exceptional editorial judgment, writing, and editing skills.
• Demonstrated ability to lead and manage remote teams effectively.
• Bachelor's degree in Journalism, Communications, English, or a related field.

Benefits

• A highly competitive salary and executive-level benefits package.
• The ultimate flexibility and autonomy of a fully remote position.
• Opportunity to lead content strategy for a prominent name in sports media .
• Generous professional development budget and opportunities for career advancement.
• Be part of a dynamic, forward-thinking company culture that values creativity and impact.