Editorial Talent & Recruiting Lead, Minute Media
FanSided
$70-90k
Tech, media & advertising company
Open for applications
Tech, media & advertising company
201-500 employees
Open for applications
$70-90k
201-500 employees
Company mission
To power the world’s most passionate storytellers.
Role
Who you are
- 5 to 7 years of recruiting experience, preferably recruiting writers, contributors, or digital content creators in a fast-paced environment. Experience and knowledge in navigating with Independent Contractors is a plus
- Strong knowledge of sports, entertainment, and writers/content creators in online media landscapes (blogs, social media, podcasts, message boards, and digital publications)
- Ability to assess writing quality, voice, audience fit, and emerging trends in the digital content space
- A customer-first, sales-focused mindset with the ability to build trust and rapport quickly with creators
- Strong communication skills and comfort engaging with talent in online communities and informal recruiting environments
- You’re built for persistent outreach, relentlessly aiming for top candidates and closing creators into contractor roles with performance-based compensation
- A self-starter with a proactive approach, constantly looking for ways to improve recruiting strategies and develop new initiatives that strengthen FanSided communities
- Experience working with an Applicant Tracking System (Comeet or similar) is preferred
- Social media savvy (Twitter/X, Facebook, LinkedIn) with an ability to craft outreach messages that resonate with creators
- Passion for sports and an understanding of how modern fans consume and engage with content
- Not sure that you're 100% qualified but are up for the challenge? We want you to apply!
What the job involves
- The Editorial Talent & Recruiting Lead at FanSided is responsible for identifying, engaging, and recruiting sports and entertainment writers and content creators across our network
- This role sits at the intersection of editorial strategy and recruiting operations, acting as both a talent scout and a brand ambassador for FanSided’s content standards, culture, and mission
- The FanSided Network is made up of a combination of full-time and contracted (1099) writers and contributors
- This role will be focused specifically on recruiting independent contractor roles, providing those candidates with clarity on how those roles work, the performance-based structure, and the upside of making FanSided a part of their journey
- Recruit site experts, contributors, and multiplatform content creators for FanSided’s network of more than 300 communities and its flagship site, FanSided.com
- Proactively source talent through sports and entertainment media communities, social platforms, personal networks, LinkedIn, message boards, Reddit communities, and competitor sites
- Use strong knowledge of sports, entertainment, and fandom culture to identify creators who can fill priority areas for growth
- Evaluate candidates not only for writing ability, but also for subject-matter expertise, SEO knowledge, voice, audience awareness, and community engagement
- Partner with editorial teams to understand site needs, coverage gaps, and evolving priorities and standards across verticals
- Manage a high-volume recruiting pipeline while maintaining a strong, personal, and professional candidate experience
- Educate candidates on FanSided’s platform, editorial standards, and opportunities for growth within the network
- Provide responsive, high-quality support to creators throughout their recruiting and onboarding experience
- Create, maintain, and manage role openings and recruiting pipeline within Comeet, FanSided’s applicant tracking system (ATS)
- Track candidate progress and recruiting activity with strong attention to detail and organization
- Help refine recruiting guidelines, sourcing strategies, and onboarding processes to support scale and efficiency
- Create and curate recruiting and sourcing materials for social media and creator outreach, including messaging, graphics, and written materials
Our take
Minute Media operates in the ever-evolving digital sports and entertainment landscape, where innovation is key to staying ahead. As traditional media struggles, digital platforms that focus on niche, engaging content - especially in sports - are thriving. And this is something Minute Media is capitalizing on, engaging global audiences across multiple channels, including social media, streaming, and interactive content.
The company owns and operates renowned sports brands, including Sports Illustrated, The Players' Tribune, FanSide, and 90min. Alongside this, it provides sports highlight rights through its acquisition of STN Video, a move that enhances its offerings of video content and distribution technology. Helping the company firmly establish itself as a leader in digital sports media.
On top of this, the company has recently made some big strategic moves, including its acquisition of VideoVerse, a leading AI-powered sports video platform, in a deal valued at over $200M. This move not only expands the company's global technology capabilities with a large team of AI developers in India, but also positions Minute Media to offer a fully integrated solution for creating, distributing, and monetizing sports content in real time. With its growing portfolio and a $1.4B valuation, the company is very much set to lead the next wave of innovation in digital sports media.
Steph
Company Specialist at Welcome to the Jungle
Insights
-10% employee growth in 12 months
Company
Funding (last 2 of 11 rounds)
Oct 2022
$25m
LATE VC
Sep 2021
$20m
LATE VC
Total funding: $205.8m
Company HQ
Hudson Square, New York, NY
Leadership
Asaf Peled
(Founder & CEO)Previously a Senior Manager of Corporate Development at Cisco Systems, Board Observer at Qumranet (Red Hat), and Senior Associate at Apax Partners MidMarket.
Dan Ben-Adi
(CFO)Prior to joining Minute Media in 2020, Ben spent over 6 years at Kenshoo as a Director/VP of Finance.
Philip McLeod
(Chief Corporate Development Officer)Philip joined Minute Media in 2018 as a VP of Corporate Development, moving into the role of Chief Corporate Development Officer in 2021. Previously, he spent 3 years at CredoVast as a Managing Director and 5 years at Goldman Sachs as an Associate and Executive Director.
Ayalla Barazany
(Chief Product & Strategy Officer)Ayalla is also the founder of Product 37 where she has served as the Principal Product Strategist since 2018. Previously, she spent 5 years at Complex Networks as a Senior Director of Product Management and as the VP of Product.
Liat Shahar
(CPO)Liat joined Minute Media in 2016 as an SVP of HR, moving into the role of CPO in 2020. Previously, she was the VP of People at Rogue Wave Software and Zend Technologies as well as a HR Manager at Intel for 10 years.
Boris Kalim
(CTO)Boris joined Minute Media in 2013 as an Android Developer, since then, he has held a number of roles and moved into the role of CTO in 2024.
John Riley
(CRO)John joined Minute Media in 2016 as a VP of US Sales, he then moved into the role of Global SVP of Sales in 2019, and CRO in 2021. Previously, he was the Head of US Sales at Revolution Golf and a Senior Account Executive at Turner Broadcasting and Belcher Report.
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