Site Manager (HIRED)
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Vox Media’s SB Nation is the fastest-growing online sports media brand and the largest network of more than 300 individual fan-centric sports communities, including SBNation.com, our national flagship property. Our network is powered by the most respected web-native sports journalists. One part of our network needs new leadership and that’s where you come in.
The job:
At the Hive, the SB Nation blog covering the Charlotte Hornets, is looking for a new site manager.
What you’ll do:
• Making sure that the site is publishing every day and at a volume high enough for the site to continue to grow.
• Manage the site’s Facebook and Twitter accounts and help them continue to grow.
• Recruit, train and manage a staff of contributors that cover Hornets news on the site.
• Regular communication with SB Nation management regarding site goals, traffic and progress.
• Moderating and maintaining a vibrant, welcoming site community.
What you’ll bring:
• Have a passion for the Hornets and news.
• Already enjoy reading, commenting and participating in the At the Hive community.
• Understand how to use popular social media networks, like Twitter and Facebook and be willing to adapt to new best practices.
• Be able to produce and edit clean copy.
• Have the organizational skills to manage a staff of multiple people.
• Be a self-starter and comfortable working in a remote environment.
Othe details:
This is a remote, part-time contractor position that pays a monthly stipend. Some daytime availability is preferred. If your background and experience don’t perfectly align with every single thing we’re looking for, but you believe you have the potential to thrive in this role, we encourage you to apply.
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