Content Associate Digital
The Best Players Need the Best People.This position will be responsible for conceptualizing, creating and distributing compelling content to drive engagement, traffic, conversation and attention around PGA TOUR websites, apps, voice-activated devices, newsletters and other emerging platforms. This position is a passionate storyteller, a creative idea generator and an enthusiastic team player focused on growing the various media platforms for the PGA TOUR. This role will include non-traditional hours, including nights, weekends, and holidays.QualificationsBachelor’s degree required. Journalism or Communications preferred1-3 years’ experience in developing content for use on websites and social media platformsPrior experience updating and maintaining brand, league, team or other corporate platforms preferredKnowledge of digital media including content creating, best practices, success metrics and emerging platformsExperience in HTML and PhotoshopAbility to multitask and meet deadlines under pressure in a team environmentStrong writing and editing skills including grammar, style, and spellingCommitment to high-quality work product that meet brand and fan standardsDesign, photo, and video editing skills a plusProficient in Adobe Creative Cloud and Microsoft programsBackground in golf preferred; strong interest in golf requiredResponsibilities/DutiesAssist in developing, editing and programming content for use on PGA TOUR websites, apps, newsletters and other emerging platformsRespond to breaking news promptly, ensuring all platforms are up to date on trending conversationsWrite and edit news stories under tight deadlines, ensuring accuracy and clarity while covering breaking news events.Produce compelling, timely content that meets industry standards and aligns with Associated Press (AP) style guidelines.Monitor news sources and quickly develop story angles for breaking developments.Maintain high editorial standards, verifying facts and adhering to AP style across all written materials.Collaborate with editors and producers to deliver up-to-the-minute news coverage in a fast-paced environment.Collaborate with other content creators to develop weekly newsletter from conceptualization to completionAssist in the curation news and video pages within the app with most relevant contentEnsure headlines, URLs and titles are optimized for SEOProactively collaborate with writes and other content creators to deliver engaging and immersive content across platformsMaintain websites and arenas, including checking of links and updating contentAdhere to brand standards and established voice across platformsParticipate in regular creative brainstorming and pitch sessionsUtilize available data to make or adjust programming decisions across platformsExecute content on behalf of marketing and/or sales initiativesAdapt to changing editorial conditions in a short time frameSpecial projects or other duties as assigned