Careers: Content

About Us:

Bleacher Report is the social voice of sports – creating and collaborating on the culture of sports for the next generation of fans. Its vision for making sports bigger than games has led to unmatched engagement. Bleacher Report also provides an industry-leading fan experience on mobile devices through the highly addictive Bleacher Report app Follow the action at bleacherreport.com and through Instagram @BleacherReport.

About the Role:

The Community Lead is responsible for creating engaging content and operating B/R’s official accounts in the mobile app. They are in charge of planning app executions around key tentpole events throughout the sports calendar and assist with developing an overarching community strategy.

Responsibilities:

• Develop a global Community and influencer plan for the B/R app

• Be the voice of the Community and maintain a tight two-way dialogue between all stakeholders. 

• React to breaking news and roll out official B/R app accounts. 

• Plan and schedule Community activations, both during live events and out of events

• Work with analytics to monitor channel engagement and optimize for Community performance

Requirements:

• 4-6 years of directly applicable experience required

• Deep understanding of current and emerging social trends

• Worked directly on building or moderating a large social community 

• Experience working with talent

• Ability to combine strategic thinking and execution 

• Sports fanatic with a strong understanding of all major sports 

• A keen awareness of Bleacher Report’s voice - know how B/R reacts on multiple platforms when breaking news hits

• Basic photoshop design skills required

• Strong editing skills with a keen eye for punctuation and grammar is a must 

• Ability to be hyper-organized and move with speed and flexibility in periods of ambiguity

• Candidate must be based in, or willing to relocate to San Francisco or New York

Bleacher Report is a division of Turner. Turner and its subsidiaries are Equal Opportunity Employers Minorities/Females/Protected Veterans/Disabled. Turner and its subsidiaries are E-Verify users.

About Us:

Bleacher Report is the social voice of sports – creating and collaborating on the culture of sports for the next generation of fans. Our vision for making sports bigger than games has led to unmatched engagement on social media, where it consistently ranks as the No. 1 publisher. Bleacher Report also provides an industry- leading fan experience on mobile devices through our top-rated app. Find Bleacher Report on the web at www.bleacherreport.com and on Instagram/Facebook/Twitter @BleacherReport. Bleacher Report is a division of Turner Sports.

About the role:

A Content Programmer 1 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. 

Responsibilities 

• 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

Requirements

• 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.

Turner and its subsidiaries are Equal Opportunity Employers Minorities/Females/Protected Veterans/Disabled. Turner and its subsidiaries are E-Verify users.

About Us:

Bleacher Report is the social voice of sports – creating and collaborating on the culture of sports for the next generation of fans. Our vision for making sports bigger than games has led to unmatched engagement on social media, where it consistently ranks as the No. 1 publisher. Bleacher Report also provides an industry- leading fan experience on mobile devices through our top-rated app. Find Bleacher Report on the web at www.bleacherreport.com and on Instagram/Facebook/Twitter @BleacherReport. Bleacher Report is a division of Turner Sports.

About the role:

A Content Programmer 2 is responsible for finding engaging sports content for B/R’s mobile app and website. They are in tasked with covering breaking news, sending push notifications and curating content. 

Responsibilities:

• 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

Requirements:

• 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.

Turner and its subsidiaries are Equal Opportunity Employers Minorities/Females/Protected Veterans/Disabled. Turner and its subsidiaries are E-Verify users.

POSITION:                  Creative Executive, Development, Bleacher Report

REPORTS TO:            Senior Vice President, Development, Bleacher Report

LOCATION:                 New York, NY

About Us

Bleacher Report is the social voice of sports – creating and collaborating on the culture of sports for the next generation of fans. Its vision for making sports bigger than games has led to unmatched engagement. Bleacher Report also provides an industry-leading fan experience on mobile devices through the highly addictive Bleacher Report app Follow the action at bleacherreport.com and through Instagram @BleacherReport.

The Position

The Creative Executive, Development, will be responsible for developing mid-and-long from content for Bleacher Report and external/internal third-party platforms and channels. This role will be responsible for the development of new, primarily unscripted/docuseries, but inclusive of scripted and animated series (and one-offs) for Bleacher Report. Responsibilities will include sourcing new, compelling ideas from relevant outside parties, hearing pitches, managing notes and ultimately taking projects from concept through delivery. It further includes overseeing and working in partnership with B/R’s internal Programming team as well as third party platforms and channels on all relevant creative matters relating to the development of multiple, concurrent projects.  

Requirements

• Must have a track record of success, outstanding creative judgment and taste, and the ability to deftly manage talent and producers under high-pressure conditions
• A reasonable portfolio of content achievements that speak to taste and ability to execute from ideation through delivery  
• A strong knowledge base in and passion for sports and sports storytelling
• Strong rolodex of / relationship with agents, producers, writers and production companies
• Strong relationship skills; collaborating with Programming and Production to achieve consensus and exceptional outcomes
• Critical understanding of social media, data and analytics and how they properly inform the development process
• Great eye for talent; with a strong lean towards emerging and digital first
• Superb communication, presentation, strategic, creative and storytelling skills
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects under tight time constraints
• Must be able to communicate effectively with all levels of management, driving proactive outcomes
• Proactive, tactful problem solver  
• Minimum 5 years’ experience as a content development executive
• BA/BS degree required

Compensation

B/R intends to attract a truly awesome Creative Executive, Development, and is prepared to offer an attractive compensation package including an attractive base salary.

POSITION:                   Creative Executive, Development, Bleacher Report

REPORTS TO:             Senior Vice President, Development, Bleacher Report

LOCATION:                  Las Vegas, NV

About Us

Bleacher Report is the social voice of sports – creating and collaborating on the culture of sports for the next generation of fans. Its vision for making sports bigger than games has led to unmatched engagement. Bleacher Report also provides an industry-leading fan experience on mobile devices through the highly addictive Bleacher Report app Follow the action at bleacherreport.com and through Instagram @BleacherReport.

The Position

The Creative Executive, Development, will be responsible for developing mid-and-long from content for Bleacher Report and external/internal third-party platforms and channels. This role will be responsible for the development of new, primarily unscripted/docuseries, but inclusive of scripted and animated series (and one-offs) for Bleacher Report. Responsibilities will include sourcing new, compelling ideas from relevant outside parties, hearing pitches, managing notes and ultimately taking projects from concept through delivery. It further includes overseeing and working in partnership with B/R’s internal Programming team as well as third party platforms and channels on all relevant creative matters relating to the development of multiple, concurrent projects.  

Requirements

• Must have a track record of success, outstanding creative judgment and taste, and the ability to deftly manage talent and producers under high-pressure conditions
• A reasonable portfolio of content achievements that speak to taste and ability to execute from ideation through delivery  
• A strong knowledge base in and passion for sports and sports storytelling
• Strong rolodex of / relationship with agents, producers, writers and production companies
• Strong relationship skills; collaborating with Programming and Production to achieve consensus and exceptional outcomes
• Critical understanding of social media, data and analytics and how they properly inform the development process
• Great eye for talent; with a strong lean towards emerging and digital first
• Superb communication, presentation, strategic, creative and storytelling skills
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects under tight time constraints
• Must be able to communicate effectively with all levels of management, driving proactive outcomes
• Proactive, tactful problem solver  
• Minimum 5 years’ experience as a content development executive
• BA/BS degree required

Compensation

B/R intends to attract a truly awesome Creative Executive, Development, and is prepared to offer an attractive compensation package including an attractive base salary.

About Us:

Bleacher Report is the social voice of sports – creating and collaborating on the culture of sports for the next generation of fans. Our vision for making sports bigger than games has led to unmatched engagement. Bleacher Report also provides an industry-leading fan experience on mobile devices through it’s highly addictive app. Follow the action at bleacherreport.com and on Instagram and Twitter @BleacherReport.

About the Show:

The Animation Studio team is looking for an experienced NYC-based editor for season 4 of The Champions. The Champions is a scripted parody of a reality show that focuses on UEFA’s Champions League. In the series, all 800 of the players and managers participating in the tournament live together in a massive chateau. We incorporate many of the tropes from actual reality shows. What happens on this reality show occurs in parallel to the games of The Champions League, so this is what we imagine they’re doing in their down time.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Running sessions with voice actors and noting best takes 

• Assembling the audio track for each episode 

• Selecting music tracks and incorporating them into the audio to help direct visual cues 

• Sound design

• Closed captioning 

• Being mindful of pacing and episode time constraints

• Export final deliverables 

• Ability to adapt to changes in production plan/schedules

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience

• Minimum 5 years editing experience

• Expert in Adobe Premiere Pro and its captioning tools

• Expert in Adobe Audition 

• Experience placing music, sound effects, and mixing audio

• Good sense of humor, and strong sense of comedic timing

• Ability to work quickly under tight deadlines

• Good attitude in stressful situations

• Attention to visual and technical details

• Must be local to NYC

• Soccer fan preferred but not required

• Great communication skills - be able to give and receive critical feedback

This is a project-based position scheduled to end May 2020.  The success of the show and business objectives will determine if this position will be needed after then.

Bleacher Report is a division of Turner. Turner and its subsidiaries are Equal Opportunity Employers Minorities/Females/Protected Veterans/Disabled. Turner and its subsidiaries are E-Verify users.

Overview: 

Turner and its subsidiaries are Equal Opportunity Employers Minorities/Females/Protected Veterans/Disabled. Turner and its subsidiaries are E-Verify users.

About Us:

Bleacher Report is one of Turner's leading digital businesses. It is the site of choice for the next generation of sports fans. B/R attracts millions of sports fans every month with its fun, comprehensive and entertaining national and team-based content. Since being acquired by Turner Sports in August 2012, the company has gained all the advantages of a large media company while maintaining its vibrant start-up culture.

About the Role:

B/R is seeking a quality editor to review content (text, video, social) for placement in high-profile programming channels, such as the site’s home page, the B/R app and major social platforms.

Quality editors are responsible for reviewing all content bound for these channels, assuring the highest quality in regard to brand reputation, analytical arguments, factual/statistical support, copy editing, multimedia elements and formatting prior to approval.

Quality editors must also communicate efficiently and effectively across teams to field requests and fix substantive issues. Successful candidates will possess the right balance of sports expertise, prior editing experience, familiarity with established editorial standards and practices, exceptional communication skills, and dedication to the team's mission to grow and protect the site. All candidates will have to pass an editing test to be considered for an interview.

This is a full-time, long-term position requiring a flexible work schedule, including the ability and willingness to work nights and weekends. Proximity to the Bleacher Report offices in New York City or San Francisco is preferred but not required, as work on nights and weekends would most likely be performed from home. 

Interested applicants should submit a resume AND a cover letter describing their specific qualifications for the position. Applicants who do not include a cover letter with their resume will NOT be considered.

Required skills/experience

• Prior editing experience in sports journalism
• Expert knowledge in all or most of the major U.S. and European sports covered by Bleacher Report
• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills
• High attention to detail
• Experience with all forms of digital and social media; ability to quickly fact-check content and evaluate the credibility of source material
• Positive attitude, patient demeanor and ability to maintain composure in stressful situations
• Ability to multi-task without sacrificing attention to detail
• Proficiency with the following (or similar) resources: Gmail, Slack, Google Hangout, Google Docs/Forms
• Degree in journalism, English, communication studies or related field

Preferred skills/experience

• Three to five years of experience in sports media. Knowledge of social media strategies an added plus
• Direct prior experience or familiarity with Bleacher Report content, writers and programming channels (B/R app, social media pages, site homepage, newsletters, etc.)

Bleacher Report is a division of Turner. Turner and its subsidiaries are Equal Opportunity Employers Minorities/Females/Protected Veterans/Disabled. Turner and its subsidiaries are E-Verify users.

We are looking for an experienced, NYC-based Senior Producer to join Playmaker at Bleacher Report. Playmaker brings Bleacher Report's industry-leading voice and distribution strategy to brand partners. The Senior Producer will be responsible for directing and producing top-level productions as well as mentoring younger producers. A strong candidate will have an expert understanding of storytelling and filmmaking.Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Direct and/or produce top-level productions

• Efficiently mentor junior producers 

• Responsible for driving and elevating Bleacher Report’s filmmaking capabilities

• Work with Executive Producer on story planning, pitch process and feature segments

• Plan future campaigns and story coverage in conjunction with content, programming, and analytic teams

About You:

• Expert Filmmaker

• 7+ years of video production experience

• Experience working with A-List Talent in sports, music, and sports culture

• Excellent communication, presentation, and strategic skills

• Must be adept at supporting creative teams to ensure strategic integrity from start of project to finish

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Bleacher Report is a division of Turner. Turner and its subsidiaries are Equal Opportunity Employers Minorities/Females/Protected Veterans/Disabled. Turner and its subsidiaries are E-Verify users.

We are the social voice of sports creating and collaborating on the culture of sports for the next generation of fans. Its vision for making sports bigger than games has led to unmatched engagement. Bleacher Report also provides an industry-leading fan experience on mobile devices through the highly addictive Bleacher Report app. Follow the action at bleacherreport. com and through Instagram @BleacherReport.

About The Role

The Social Producer for the Social Moments Real Time team will be responsible for managing the day-to-day coverage of all of the teams real-time, high-level content executions. Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Leading teams of editors, designers to help shape content to match creative vision

• Contributing ideas for day-to-day creation of content

• Spending time working with illustrators, animators and other independent contractors to create engaging content for the most important moments in sports

• Compiling notes to guide content though the back end of production.

• Coordinating with other branches of B/R’s social departments, sales, marketing team to execute against major tentpole events. 

About You

• Must have a deep understanding of content creation in the social space, social media platforms, and sports news 

• Must have experience managing large sports brand social media accounts

• Must multiple years of project management experience, particularly around social content.

• 3+ years experience in journalism/sports

• Must have extensive knowledge of internet sports culture 

• Experience executing and innovating creative multimedia projects with a team

• Must be willing to work nights, weekends, holidays.

Bleacher Report is a division of Turner. Turner and its subsidiaries are Equal Opportunity Employers Minorities/Females/Protected Veterans/Disabled. Turner and its subsidiaries are E-Verify users.

About Us:

Bleacher Report is the social voice of sports – creating and collaborating on the culture of sports for the next generation of fans. Our vision for making sports bigger than games has led to unmatched engagement. Bleacher Report also provides an industry-leading fan experience on mobile devices through it’s highly addictive app. Follow the action at bleacherreport.com and on Instagram and Twitter @BleacherReport.

About the Show:

The Animation Studio team is looking for an experienced NYC-based Head Writer to run the creative for season 4 of The Champions. The Champions is a scripted parody of a reality show that focuses on UEFA’s Champions League. In the series, all 800 of the players and managers participating in the tournament live together in a massive chateau. We incorporate many of the tropes from actual reality shows. What happens on this reality show occurs in parallel to the games of The Champions League, so this is what we imagine they’re doing in their down time.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Know how to organize and manage teams

• Work with multiple groups across different departments

• Collaborate with writers and producers on episode ideas

• Manage writers and run writers rooms

• Collaborate with animation team on visual execution

• Direct voice talent during records

• Fielding and responding to notes from internal execs

• Proven aptitude in all aspects of storytelling including writing, animatics, and directing.

• Show creativity and be a thought and idea leader

• Display a knowledge of world football and its associated culture

• Experience working with 2D animated productions and pipelines

• Previous experience working in scripted comedy

• Possess a hunger to work hard and an ability to get things done

• Keep production on schedule and stay within budget

• Experience managing, providing script notes and leading the creative from concept to final script

This is a project-based position scheduled to end May 2020. The success of the show and business objectives will determine if this position will be needed after then.

Bleacher Report is a division of Turner. Turner and its subsidiaries are Equal Opportunity Employers Minorities/Females/Protected Veterans/Disabled. Turner and its subsidiaries are E-Verify users.

About Us:

Bleacher Report is the social voice of sports – creating and collaborating on the culture of sports for the next generation of fans. Its vision for making sports bigger than games has led to unmatched engagement on social media, where it consistently ranks as the No. 1 publisher. Bleacher Report also provides an industry-leading fan experience on mobile devices through its top-rated app. In February, 2018, Bleacher Report was rated the 3rd most innovative media company in the world by Fast Company. Find Bleacher Report on the web at www.bleacherreport.com and on Instagram/Facebook/Twitter @BleacherReport. Bleacher Report is a division of Turner Sports.

The Social Stories team is looking for an experienced, dedicated NYC-based Producer to create videos for our social channels that cover a variety of sports as well as sports culture. We work in a fast-paced, 24-7 field in a laid-back environment. You'll be in a role that allows you to work with multiple groups and networks. Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Pitch, plan and produce multiple videos each week for B/R’s social platforms
• Research story ideas and find supporting information efficiently
• Display a knowledge across pop culture, multiple sports and social media platforms
• Be able to tell an effective, coherent story through video in B/R’s social voice
• Show an eagerness to learn, a hunger to work hard, and an ability to get things done
• Plan future events and story coverage in conjunction with content and programming teams
• Teach best practices to junior producers and production assistants
• Work with production leadership to schedule editing and post-production needs
• Show creativity and be a thought and idea leader

Requirements:

• 5+ years experience in video production, social video or related field
• Proven field producer with experience working with talent and interview subjects
• Strong writing and producing skills
• Expert knowledge of multiple sports and various social media platforms
• Proven leadership skills and the ability to work with production and editing staff at all levels
• Accomplished researcher and creative thinker who knows how and where to find great stories
• Ability to communicate ideas effectively and efficiently
• Knowledge of digital post-production process using Adobe and Apple software
• Final Cut or Adobe Premiere editing knowledge and understanding preferred
• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent work experience

Bleacher Report is a division of Turner. Turner and its subsidiaries are Equal Opportunity Employers Minorities/Females/Protected Veterans/Disabled. Turner and its subsidiaries are E-Verify users.

About Us:

House of Highlights is shaping the conversation around sports. HoH is not just a social account, but a distinctive personality that reflects, celebrates and amplifies youth culture. It is not just a social influencer: it actually influences behavior by fueling viral movements, as seen with the #DriveByDunkChallenge, the Running Man Challenge, and many more. What makes HoH so unique? The relatable, personal delivery feels as if @houseofhighlights is having a conversation with you and your friends.

About the Job:

We are looking for a Video Editor to be an integral part of House of Highlights team, specifically focusing on back-end editing for original content projects. Other responsibilities include (but are not limited to):

• Assisting the entire video team on story planning, pitch process, and new segments.
• Graphic and photo organization, edit with Photoshop
• Performing heavy editing work, compiling notes and doing string outs to guide content through the back end of production.

When submitting application, it is highly recommended to submit past examples of work and/or a reel.

Additional qualifications we're looking for in you: 

• Minimum 1 year of Video Production experience
• Passion for youth culture, sports, and digital media
• Extensive knowledge and understanding of Adobe Premiere, Photoshop and web publishing skills
• Deep understanding of content created specifically for social media, particularly IG and YouTube
• Ability to work in a team environment with flexible work schedule, including nights and weekends
• Energetic and enthusiastic self-starter who enjoys working under pressure
• Bachelor’s degree 

Please submit a resume and state your level of sports knowledge within any or all major sports.

Bleacher Report is a division of Turner. Turner and its subsidiaries are Equal Opportunity Employers Minorities/Females/Protected Veterans/Disabled. Turner and its subsidiaries are E-Verify users.

About Us:

Bleacher Report is the social voice of sports – creating and collaborating on the culture of sports for the next generation of fans. Our vision for making sports bigger than games has led to unmatched engagement. Bleacher Report also provides an industry-leading fan experience on mobile devices through it’s highly addictive app. Follow the action at bleacherreport.com and on Instagram and Twitter @BleacherReport.

About the Show:

The Animation Studio team is looking for writers for season four of The Champions. The Champions is a scripted comedic animated series featuring caricature versions of the players and managers of the Champions League. Episodes are approximately 4 minutes long and distributed on the BR app as well as Instagram, Twitter, Facebook, and YouTube. Writers of the series are well versed in soccer, the internet, and comedy. 

The premise of The Champions is that the players and managers all live together in a giant Bachelor style mansion in between games. It loosely parodies and incorporates tropes from several reality shows, most closely spoofing The Real Housewives franchise. What happens to them on and off the field is reflected in the storylines of the house, but because an episode takes approximately six weeks from writing to animation, the premise of each episode is built to be fairly evergreen. More topical jokes are incorporated when feasible, typically through the use of taglines and easter eggs in the backgrounds. Players are given exaggerated attributes, and storylines are told through metaphors. 

Please watch the following episodes before starting your packet: 

Season 1 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fQVM0o8EJp4

Season 2 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SQBca2ifq_Q&t=1126s

Season 3

Episode 1: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xDQmW3jdnO0&t=32s 

Episode 2: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RKZQhAvR7C4&t=34s

Episode 3: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=He3ZSx476C0&t=301s 

After that, please complete the sections below.

Requirements

You can write your submission in whatever program you prefer, but please submit it as a PDF. It is very important that your name, email, phone number - any identifying information - is listed on the cover page (part 1) ONLY. This is because we will be removing the cover pages and reading all submissions blind.

Contents

1. Please include a brief cover letter, your contact info, as well as links to anything you’ve worked on that you’re proud of and would like to share. Keep this on a separate page as it will not be read along with your writing samples. Resumes are welcome, but not required.

2. Write 3 short pitches for potential Champions episodes. These can be written out in paragraph form or with bullet points, whatever is best to get your point across.

3. Write 1 script for The Champions. Format your script however you are comfortable, just make sure it is internally consistent and easy to understand. It should be approximately 6 pages long. 

4. Submit 2 pieces of writing you have done previously. They can be sketches, short stories, listicles. Anything that shows off your personal sense of humor.

Contact Information

Please send your submission packets to submissions@bleacherreport com by Monday, December 9th, 2019. You must also sign and return the submission agreement or we cannot read or consider your packet. 

If you have questions, please email the above address.