Assistant Editor

Overview

Footballco is a global, football focused, digital platform with an ambition to own the entire non-live football landscape worldwide and become THE digital destination for all football fans across the globe. Combining some of the most forward-thinking minds in football, an award winning creative and production function, as well as digital platforms that are loved by 400m fans globally, FC aims to own the digital fan ecosystem across the world’s biggest sport.

With 300 permanent employees across the world, FC is a diverse, disruptive, brave, dynamic, agile and fun organisation. Our work-hard, play-hard attitude supports these values – with the football fan always front of mind, leveraging a world class tech platform and our track record of being first to market.

We connect fans to football and brands to fans, come join us and be a part of it!

About the Role

As the Assistant editor for Footballco in Africa, you will play a critical role in ensuring our key business strategies are successful. You will work closely with the GOAL Africa multimedia editor, the social media team, sales team and a number of freelance videographers, on screen talent, producers and editors to bring our editorial and commercial multimedia strategies to life.

We are looking for a detail-oriented Assistant Editor to support our video content creation and social media teams.

In this role, you will assist in managing video editor outputs, ensure content aligns with brand guidelines, and help plan and schedule engaging content across multiple social platforms.

You’ll work closely with creative teams to help bring ideas to life, monitor trends, and track content performance to optimize our digital presence. If you are organized, proactive, and passionate about digital content, this role offers an exciting opportunity to grow within a fast-paced, dynamic environment.

What you\'ll be doing :

Internal / External Interactions :

• GOAL Africa editorial and social media teams
• Footballco wider network
• Managing Editor Africa
• Multimedia Editor Africa
• Commercial team
• Third party freelancers, contractors and suppliers

Responsibilities :

General :

What you have :

Desirable

EEO Statement

Footballco is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to, and will not be discriminated against based on age, race, gender, colour, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, disability or any other protected category.

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