Job Description

Description Life At Covers
We\xe2\x80\x99re 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.
When we offer a place on our team, it comes with a few promises:

• You\xe2\x80\x99ll be part of an all-star team. Work and learn with people who are the best in their field, and who bring ambition and compassion in equal measure.
• We take care of each other. We know that you bring your best when you bring your whole self to work. We\xe2\x80\x99re a wholehearted, inclusive team that invests in well-being and belonging.
• When you grow, we grow. We\xe2\x80\x99re a rapidly growing company so ample opportunity exists here, and we hold a firm belief that when we\xe2\x80\x99re all growing, we all win.
• You\xe2\x80\x99ll do work that matters. We believe in meaningful work. In part it\xe2\x80\x99s the impact we have and in part it\xe2\x80\x99s the freedom and ownership in our work and pursuit of our passions.

We make these promises because we want to be a place where you can do your best work, as part of a truly exceptional team. In return, we expect that you\xe2\x80\x99ll seek out opportunities to contribute, grow and create. That you\xe2\x80\x99ll bring your A-game and keep building on it, with humility and eagerness to learn. That you\xe2\x80\x99ll soak up our expertise and teach us yours. And that you\xe2\x80\x99ll truly enjoy being here, with us. What Matters Most To Us:
We understand that our industry is usually associated with a non-diverse persona. We\xe2\x80\x99ve created, and continue to improve on being, a workplace and community that brings fun, experience and opportunities for all.
We welcome people of any gender, race, colour, religion or belief, ethnicity, sexual orientation, disability, or any other self-identifying group. It\xe2\x80\x99s more important to us that you love who you are and bring that to thrive here, than loving sports (although we don\xe2\x80\x99t discourage playful sports banter, puns and competition!). Why You Want This Job
This is an opportunity to work in one of the fastest-growing industries in North America, with a team that invests in its people. Here you can do what you love with a team that is as passionate as you are. As Commercial Content Editor, you will help shape our content for our loyal users that rely on informative, reliable, and engaging content. We are in pursuit of becoming the world\xe2\x80\x99s #1 online sports betting authority, and content is at the heart of what we do.
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What You\'ll Do*

• Commission, edit, and occasionally write a variety of commercial content (including sportsbook reviews, state-specific commercial briefs and bonus and promo features) that\xe2\x80\x99s published on our sites for millions of users to enjoy.
• Brief and liaise with freelance writers to ensure they meet expectations and deadlines.
• Proofread, line edit, and SEO copy edit text to match the tone and clarity our audience expects and trusts.
• Work as part of a high performing product team and collaborate with colleagues to deliver key objectives that greatly impact the success of the company. You will work closely with the Project Management, SEO, UX, and Engineering teams on a daily basis.

*What You\'ll Bring
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• Relevant experience in a similar role of editing and creating digital commercial content for a website.
• A strong command of English grammar and language, what makes for a valuable copy that is well-structured to capture the attention of users.
• Solid writing and proofing skills and an unrivaled eye for detail.
• Excellent communication skills.
• A \xe2\x80\x9ccan do\xe2\x80\x9d attitude that thrives when working against tight deadlines in a fast-paced and rapidly changing environment of online sports information.
• Self-motivated and confident in working on your own initiative and being imaginative. We encourage our team to always think outside the box so we can find our next competitive edge.
• Working knowledge of SEO and understanding of the impact on content performance.
• Our company believes in tackling it together, so teamwork is important to us. You have a team player mentality and can work collaboratively. You will also excel at working independently and have the opportunity to take ownership of tasks.
• Our team is always striving to improve, whether it\xe2\x80\x99s how we work, the products we create, or professional development. Have an improvement and innovation mindset to learn, develop, and grow constantly.
• Passion and energy drive our team. Enjoy a fast-paced and fun working environment where you can achieve your best self!
• Familiarity with sports and sports betting is a major advantage for this role.
• Experience working in a highly competitive industry like sports information would be amazing but is not required.

What We Can Do For You

• Competitive base salary
• Performance-based annual discretionary bonus
• 3 weeks\xe2\x80\x99 vacation, public holidays off, birthday off
• Health and dental benefits
• 5% company-matched pension contributions
• Self-driven yearly training budget so you can continue to grow professionally
• Flexible working hours and work-from-home options
• Company parties in the summer, winter, and a few fun events in between
• Engaging, fun, and casual company culture

About Covers
We\xe2\x80\x99re becoming the world\xe2\x80\x99s leading sports betting authority by making smarter sports bettors. We\xe2\x80\x99re a digital platform that brings together expert insight, rich user experience and a passionate community to help sports bettors bet smarter. In the overwhelming world of sports betting, we\xe2\x80\x99ve created a single place where people who love the risk and rush of competition come together to share their passion and harness our 26 years of expertise, to build their game, win more consistently, and have fun doing it. We currently see 20 million sports fans visit our site annually, and our goals for the coming year are aggressive. We\xe2\x80\x99ve doubled the size of our company in 12 months, and plan to do so again in the next 24. One thing is for sure: we\xe2\x80\x99re set for a big next season. Covers.com is serviced by NS Sports Media Pros Ltd., a related company that specializes in professional services and is located in Halifax, Nova Scotia. Job Type: Full-time Benefits:

• Casual dress
• Company events
• Company pension
• Dental care
• Employee assistance program
• Extended health care
• Life insurance
• On-site parking
• Paid time off
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision care
• Wellness program
• Work from home

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Halifax, NS