Company name: Professional Bull Riders
Company website: http://www.pbr.com
Company description or mission: The PBR is the world’s premier bull riding
organization. In just two decades, the dream of 20 bull riders has become a
global sports phenomenon that reaches more than half a billion households in
50 nations and territories worldwide.
Type of position: Job opportunity
Compensation: Paid
Hours: Full time
Category: News-Editorial
Position title: Copy Editor/Copywriter
Position description:
POSITION SUMMARY/OBJECTIVE:
The Copy Editor/Copywriter will be responsible for editing and posting
written content on PBR websites, managing print publications, as well as
generating editorial content and copywriting, as needed, for marketing and
other brand initiatives in an effort to engage fans and grow the brand.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
• Copy edit and post press releases, feature articles to PBR.com and the
Posse digital portal (including editing copy, as well as writing headlines,
subheads and cutlines, pulling quotes, applying appropriate tags and
embedding video).
• Manage editorial photo selections for PBR.com and the Posse digital
portal.
• Assist with overall content management within the Posse digital portal.
• Assist in the development and management of premium/paid content.
• Develop and manage a master photo use list to ensure that our photo usage
is timely and consistent.
• Develop an in-depth understanding and knowledge of the sport.
• Assist with digital content planning, scheduling and execution for
PBR.com and the Posse digital portal.
• Copy write, as needed, including company letters, marketing materials,
press releases, scripts, and additional PBR.com and Posse content.
• Manage contributions from freelance writers.
• Manage 8 Seconds printed program, as well as the World Finals printed
program, including content creating, editing and assisting in photo
selection.
• Work cross-departmentally, helping educate and meet the website needs of
the various other departments.
• Other duties as assigned.
Required experience:
EDUCATION AND FORMAL TRAINING:
• Bachelor’s degree in journalism, public relations, communications,
marketing, or related field.
• 3+ years of relevant experience in a communications field, preferably in
sports; relevant experience in digital media ,preferably sports
Additional Requirements and General Information (education, skills,
transportation):
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, & ABILITIES:
• Proficient in the use of Associated Press Style.
• Ability to relocate, travel, and work weekends.
• Familiarity with content management systems, digital content best
practices, measurement tools, as well as current digital content trends.
• Ability to be successful in a fast-paced, time-sensitive sports
environment.
• Excellent copywriting, oral and public presentation skills.
• Demonstrate strategic thinking and problem-solving skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office software – Excel, Word, PowerPoint,
Outlook.
• Proficient in Photoshop
Job location: Pueblo, Colo.
Salary:
Date posted: March 22, 2013
Application deadline: April 1, 2013
Application instructions: Apply via TeamWork Online:
http://pbrnow.teamworkonline.com/teamwork/jobs/jobs.cfm/Communications-Community-Relations?supcat=1756#51174.