Managing Editor - Commercial Content

Managing Editor - Commercial Content
Location: Remote (must be comfortable with hybrid working patterns)
Spotlight Sports Group is a global media and technology company specializing in sports betting content and data. We have over 500 staff, and operate multiple award-winning B2C brands including Racing Post, MyRacing, Soccerbase & Free Super Tips in the UK. In the US we operate Pickswise & Fantasy Alarm. Our other businesses in the group are ICS-digital and ICS-translate. Our global B2B division provides sports betting and fantasy sports content, media partnerships (including a joint venture with Spanish publisher, AS) & much more.
Accountabilities:

• Oversee the planning and creation of content that attracts, engages and converts sports betting-inclined customers at scale
• Lead and develop our commercial content strategies, working across B2C and B2B Media Partnership properties and ensuring that business objectives are satisfied
• Work closely with SEO and affiliate teams to optimize the organic visibility and conversion rates of content over time
• Collaborate on weekly content plans and schedule; coordinate with content creators to ensure proper production and delivery of the highest-quality content
• Manage and grow our content and production teams to increase output and efficiency, covering planning, creation and production

• Liaise with B2B partners on delivery process, CMS training, content feedback and measurement of key success metrics
• Recruit additional team members and content creators
• Contribute written content for B2C and B2B properties as needed
• Continually work to improve workflow processes and optimize content performance

Requirements

• Experience with content management, publishing processes, client management and strategic planning
• Hands-on experience with SEO copywriting and content marketing campaigns
• Understanding of conversion rate optimization best practices e.g. creating content that converts
• Ability to think critically and reference data to guide decision-making
• Advanced knowledge of sports betting (iGaming/iCasino a plus)
• Strong writing skills and experience
• Highest level of attention to detail
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Knowledge of the U.S. gaming industry

Benefits
The position will come with a competitive salary, bonus, 13 days annual leave (plus 12 full non-working days and 2 half days), Healthcare contribution and 401K. We also give you your birthday off work. We think we have an amazing working environment and culture and hope you will do too.