Sports Content Editor

Overview

Sports Content Editor at Better Collective — join to apply.

Better Collective is a leading digital sports media company powering brands like Action Network, Playmaker, Bolavip, and FUTBIN. We’re seeking a sharp, detail-driven editor who will help shape how millions of sports fans connect with content they love.

This role is for an 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 fit right in. You’ll ensure our sports content is top-notch, accessible, and widely seen.

Responsibilities

• Polish and publish stories written by betting analysts, ensuring accuracy, strong structure, and engaging prose.
• Support sport leads by managing editorial workflows — building files, scheduling stories, and helping writers elevate their work.
• Grow leadership potential by owning a sport vertical and steering its content strategy.
• Jump in wherever needed, especially during peak sports seasons like football, to support editors and keep operations running smoothly.

Ideal Profile Experience

• 3+ years in sports content, journalism, or digital editing.
• Strong editing and headline-writing skills, especially under deadline pressure.

Toolbox

• Comfortable with CMS platforms and editorial planning tools.

Core Competencies

• Highly organized with the ability to juggle multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Clear communicator who collaborates with internal teams and freelance contributors.
• Proactive, detail-oriented, and quick to learn new tools and systems.

Nice-to-Haves

• Passion for sports betting and familiarity with the North American market.
• Familiarity with digital publishing metrics and content performance tracking.
• Experience using SEO tools like Ahrefs, Moz, or SEMrush.
• English resumes only.

Team & Growth

You’ll work with William Boor, Senior Content Manager, who values collaboration, clean copy, and a newsroom culture that blends hustle with curiosity.

First 90 Days

• 30 days: Train on editorial processes and content management systems.
• 60 days: Understand the business, products, and how content fits in.
• 90 days: Support senior editors and sport leads during busy seasons (e.g., football).

What We Offer: Perks, Growth & Culture

We invest in our people. Here’s what it’s like to work at Better Collective.

Benefits & Perks

• Vacation: 10 paid working days per year for employees with five or fewer years of tenure, to be taken as 14 consecutive calendar days.
• Food: Weekly cookies, nuts, fruit, sweets, hot drinks; discounts at nearby eateries.
• Wellness: Discounts on supermarkets, gyms, and sportswear.
• Training: Access to a language platform with more than 10 languages.

Culture & What’s Good About Working Here

We empower initiative, collaboration, and open communication. You’ll have a voice regardless of tenure, and side projects and learning outside your day job are encouraged. We maintain an informal, fun culture with memes, good coffee, and themed Slack channels.

Ready to Join?

We’re excited to learn more about you. Here’s how to apply and what to expect.

Our Interview Journey

• Application Review: We personally review every application.
• Intro Chat: Initial conversation with Talent/People team.
• Information Request: We may ask for additional information.
• Team Interviews: Meetings with team members/leaders.
• Assessment / Final Interview: Possible practical task and assessments.
• Offer & Reference Checks: May conduct reference checks before start date.

Our process can vary by country and role, but we’ll keep you informed at every step.

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