At NASCAR, you will find a community of passionate individuals who care about our sport and are united in seeing it grow.
NASCAR seeks a talented professional to join in the position of Coordinator, Digital Editorial is based in Charlotte, NC.
The Coordinator, Digital Editorial is responsible for the creation and editing of written content for the NASCAR Roots offering. This includes the ideation, editing and publishing of their own original content as well as that of other NASCAR writers and content producers.
Duties include but are not limited to:
- Create and program both editorial content in an effective way on the company’s digital platform, often under tight deadlines
- Content ideation and creation
- Create and edit outward-facing components on the website and mobile app in order to drive fan engagement
- Act as the liaison to the department’s video and social operation
- Basic QA of high-traffic, high-engagement and high-expectation components, including section fronts, site navigation, schedule, standings, track & ticket information, sponsor obligation and support of OEM and official partners.
- Edit stories for factual accuracy as well as adherence to different styles (company and Associated Press)
- Place stories and story packages on section fronts, using analytical tools and news judgment to determine appropriate placement
- Approximate travel 40% including weekends.
Required skills / experience:
- Bachelor's degree from four-year college or university required, preferably in Journalism or equivalent, plus a minimum of three years of current digital and/or editorial production experience, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Prior experience working in a newsroom environment under deadline pressure preferred.
- Proficient on all Company provided hardware and software.
- Knowledge of social media content management and reporting platforms.
- Experience with Adobe Photoshop, Premiere or After Effects and other similar multimedia software suites.
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Learn more about this role and our team by applying at www.careers.nascar.com for consideration.
We are a company unlike any other. We want you to bring your experience, skills and passion to our close-knit, high-energy environment in which our employees thrive and where you can prosper. We know the key to our success is our employees and we offer highly competitive salaries, a solid benefits package focused on wellness, and opportunities for you to grow and develop both personally and professionally. It won’t take you long to find out that you are on the right track here at NASCAR!
NASCAR is committed to fostering a diverse work environment where all employees feel valued and empowered. NASCAR is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EEO). We seek to attract and retain the best qualified people available. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, gender, gender identity and expression, age, national origin, disability, religion, sexual orientation, genetic information, pregnancy, veteran status or any basis that is protected by applicable law except where a bona fide occupational qualification exists.