Editor in Chief, Pulse Sports at Pulse NG

Position Summary

• We are looking for an Editor in Chief who will be responsible for shaping the content direction of an exciting new media product of Pulse - Pulse Sports - and grow and manage a team of talented sports reporters, social media managers, and videographers.
• You will have a proven track record of reporting sports related news and events, and creating engaging sports related content in a wide variety of digital and social media story formats suited to our audience.
• You will have excellent knowledge of sports locally, in Africa and globally, and have a good network within the sports industry.
• As Editor in Chief, you will be a key driver of Pulse’s growth in the sports segment.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee Editorial planning and strategy execution for all sports-related coverage - reporters should contribute original reporting on sports-related events in real-time across the Pulse Sports website and social media channels
• Develop compelling formats and styles for the various pages and social channels, ensuring content is always engaging and innovative
• Secure top-level contributors and source interviews, profiles, and features for exclusive content
• Maximise the potential of major sporting events, securing key partnerships and access for coverage
• Quality control of published content - story authenticity, fact-checking, spelling, grammar, punctuation - and ensure stories are reflective of our Editorial guidelines at all times
• Work closely with the Project Leader to ensure that marketing strategies for Pulse Sports are effective in building brand positioning and awareness
• Work closely with the Project Leader and commercial teams to support sales and lead generation efforts
• Reach traffic and overall performance KPIs of Pulse Sports and actively identify and implement strategies to increase reach and relevance
• Liaise with Tech & Product Teams on back-end and front-end updates, mobile development, and CMS changes
• Ensuring synergies with other Pulse products and teams are maximized and closely collaborating with our international partners
• Promote a work environment of continuous improvement, manage team learning sessions and facilitate knowledge sharing on an ongoing basis
• Build relationships and strategic partnerships in the industry, such as with key sporting bodies, sporting agents, athletes, and other relevant stakeholders
• Stay up to date of the latest trends and be aware of competitive activity in the market to ensure that the Pulse Sports offering is always innovative
• Representing Pulse Sports at industry events exploring opportunities to promote our brand image

Desired Skills & Experience

• A strong editorial background in sports-related digital media
• Excellent knowledge of sports locally, in Africa and globally
• Passion for producing exclusive stories
• Passion for football and other sports (local and international)
• Experience leading and managing a team of reporters
• Entrepreneurial attitude and a commercial mindset
• Great relationship-building and negotiating skills to gain access to top sporting events locally and internationally
• Excellent communication skills
• Reliability and efficiency in a fast-paced environment
• A lot of energy and enthusiasm