Sr. Publishing Editor

About Covers and Legend

Here at Covers, we're a top digital media company in the sports betting industry, with a clear sense of purpose and a belief that success comes from the strength of our team and our culture. 

We're proudly part of Legend. The team quietly building #1 products that make noise in the most competitive comparison markets in the world. iGaming. Sports Betting. Personal Finance.  

We exist to build better experiences. From amplified career paths to supercharged online journeys — for our people and our users, we deliver magic rooted in method. With over 500 Legends and counting, we’re helping companies turbocharge their brand growth in over 18 countries worldwide. 

If you’re looking for a company with momentum and the opportunity to progress at pace, Legend has it. 

Unlock the Legend in you. 

The Role

Looking for an experienced Senior Publishing Editor who is driven to produce quality content and is excited to advance their skills in people leadership. You will work closely with the Content Operations Manager and the Managing Editor and will provide strategy ideas for increasing traffic and improving user engagement.

• Manage and schedule the team of publishing editors, including handling vacations, one-on-ones, and evaluations.
• Hire and train new publishing editors as needed.
• Edit, enhance, and publish written content to digital platforms, ensuring adherence to SEO best practices.
• Write headlines, teasers, and metadata; cut/edit digital images; and publish videos and podcasts for articles and social media.
• Coordinate with staff and contributors for content delivery and publication and aid in content creation as assigned.
• Meet strict deadlines and adapt to the demands of the sports media cycle, including reacting to breaking news and shifts in the sports gaming market.
• Promote editorial content through social media and coordinate with product and marketing/sales departments on projects. 

• 3-5 years of experience in an online publishing editor role, with team management experience as an advantage.
• Post-secondary education in Journalism, Public Relations, or a related field, or equivalent experience.
• Strong understanding of AP style, with excellent spelling, grammar, and attention to detail in article structure.
• In-depth knowledge of major professional and college sports, with familiarity with sports betting markets and odds.
• Proficient in web publishing, content management systems, HTML, and photo editing with Adobe Photoshop.
• Well-versed in search engine optimization (SEO) and familiar with popular social media platforms and publishing etiquette.
• Willingness to work weekends and outside of regular office hours to meet the demands of a 24-hour sports news cycle.

• 1st: Initial Chat with Talent Partner (30 mins via Zoom)
• 2nd: Interview with our team, Managing Editor and Content Operations Manager (1-hour video via Zoom)
• 3rd: Take home task - you will be given 2-3 days to complete the task and send it back for us to review
• 4th: Final interview with our team, Senior Content Editor and Head of Content (1 hour video via Zoom)

• Super smart colleagues to work alongside and learn from.
• Engaging development opportunities at all levels.
• Tailored flexibility for your work-life balance.
• Annual discretionary bonus to reward your efforts.
• Paid annual leave PLUS a well-deserved break to recharge your batteries during the festive season! Our offices are closed between Christmas and New Year's, allowing you to enjoy downtime without dipping into your annual allowance.
• Long-term incentive plan so we can all share in the growth and success of Legend.
• Exciting global Legend events, where we unite in person to ignite our shared passion and unveil the exciting strategies for the year ahead!

Legend is an Equal Opportunity Employer, but that’s just the start. We believe different perspectives help us grow and achieve more. That’s why we’re dedicated to hiring and developing the most talented and diverse team- which includes individuals with different backgrounds, abilities, identities and experiences. If you require any reasonable adjustments throughout your application process, please speak to your Talent Partner or contact the team on talent@l1.com, and we'll do all we can to support you.