Digital Editor

The Digital Editor serves as a key content gatekeeper and contributor across 49ers.com, LevisStadium.com, YouTube, and team podcasts. This role blends editorial oversight with content creation to support fan engagement, international growth, and brand storytelling. In addition to publishing and packaging written, photo, video, and podcast content, the Digital Editor will appear on-camera for select video segments and serve as a regular host or guest on official 49ers podcasts. This position also helps drive market-specific strategies, particularly for the UK and MX, while contributing to branded content and long-form features.

Responsibilities and Duties:

• Oversee daily publishing of content on 49ers.com and LevisStadium.com, including uploading videos, articles, podcasts, and photo galleries via the NFL CMS.
• Craft compelling headlines, sub-headlines, and metadata using SEO best practices to drive traffic and engagement.
• Act as lead quality controller, reviewing all written and visual content for accuracy, brand alignment, and editorial polish.
• Maintain the editorial calendar, coordinating content timing with internal departments, partners, and fan engagement strategies.
• Collaborate with the social and international teams to develop UK- and MX-targeted digital content, including lifestyle features and localized storytelling.
• Post and optimize video content on the 49ers official YouTube channel; manage live stream titles and uploads of press conferences and other branded content.
• Research and write lifestyle-driven features (fashion, music, social, etc.) for web and YouTube audiences.
• Serve as an on-camera guest as needed across team channels and appear as a regular guest or host on 49ers podcasts, fan features, and digital video segments.
• Host and support the production of team podcasts and occasional live digital content.
• Report on weekly content performance; support monthly content reporting and data-driven recommendations.
• Support complex page builds for initiatives like Foundation campaigns, community events, and digital contests.
• Other duties as assigned.

Required Abilities and Skills:

• Excellent editorial judgment, attention to detail, and ability to write and edit quickly and cleanly.
• Strong understanding of digital publishing workflows, SEO, and content optimization best practices.
• On-camera and/or hosting experience preferred but not required.
• Confidence in communicating clearly and diplomatically with cross-functional teams.
• Highly organized and capable of juggling multiple projects and deadlines.
• Knowledge of football and the San Francisco 49ers is a must.

Education and Experience:

• 3–5 years of experience in digital media, journalism, or related field.
• Experience with CMS platforms (NFL CMS preferred).
• On-camera hosting or podcasting experience strongly preferred.
• Proficiency in Adobe Photoshop, Premiere Pro, and basic design tools.
• Familiarity with tools such as Adobe Analytics, Tableau, Parsley, YouTube, and Microsoft Office.
• Journalism or broadcast production background preferred.
• Knowledge of AP style.

Physical Demands and Work Environment:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the functions.

The employee will be sitting in a typical office environment the majority of the time and may be exposed to outdoor weather conditions.

The employee is frequently required to sit, use hands or fingers, handle or feel objects, tools, or controls and reach with hands and arms. The employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand, walk and lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this position include close vision, distance vision, and the ability to adjust focus.

Travel

Up to 15% of travel time expected for the position.