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Full Time Job

Content Programmer

Bleacher Report

San Francisco, CA 11-25-2020
 
  • Paid
  • Full Time
  • Entry (0-2 years) Experience
Job Description

Bleacher Report, a WarnerMedia company, makes it as easy as possible to be a sports fan by defining the moments that matter. Empowering, personal and community driven, its vision for making sports bigger than the game has led to unmatched engagement on social media, where it consistently ranks as the No. 1 digital and social brand. Bleacher Report also provides an industry-leading fan experience on mobile devices through its unparalleled app experience. This year Bleacher Report was ranked as one of the 'World's Most Innovative Companies' by Fast Company.

Find Bleacher Report on the web at www.bleacherreport.com and on Instagram @BleacherReport. Bleacher Report is a division of Turner Sports.

The Job
The Content Programmer is responsible for finding engaging sports content for B/R's mobile app and website. They are tasked with covering breaking news, sending push notifications and curating content.

The Daily
• Create and send push notifications about breaking news, viral moments in sports and culture.
• Execute push notification plans around key tentpole events throughout the sports calendar.
• Collaborate with social, front page teams to ensure push notification and content packaging plans are consistent across platforms.
• Help establish B/R's voice and tone on desktop and mobile channels.

The Essentials
• 1-3 years of sports media experience preferred
• Sports fanatic with a strong understanding of all major sports.
• Expertise in Fantasy Football, MLB, MMA, WWE a plus.
• A keen awareness of Bleacher Report's voice.
• When breaking news happens, be expected to know how B/R reacts on multiple platforms.
• Tech savvy.
• It's important that the candidate is well versed in the world of Internet sports.
• Monitoring Twitter, major sports sites, and other social aggregation tools are examples of activities an ideal candidate would perform on a daily basis.
• Deep understanding of current and emerging social trends.
• Possess strong writing and communication skills.
• Editing skills/experience is a plus; formal editing background is not required but a keen eye for punctuation and grammar is crucial.

The Perks
• Paid time off every year to volunteer
• Access to well-being tools, resources, and freebies
• 2018 Best Company for Working Mothers
• 2018 Best Company for Dads
• An in-house learning and development team to help shape and grow your career
• Part of the WarnerMedia family of powerhouse brands

Jobcode: Reference SBJ-g6kyw9-3-17-154-171-42 in your application.