World Soccer Talk Is Seeking a Managing Editor Intern

March 11, 2014 . Leagues: EPL, World Soccer Talk

Opportunity

Do you know someone who might want to intern with World Soccer Talk as a managing editor?

We’re currently seeking a hardcore soccer fan who has a core set of writing and proofing skills, and is interested in gaining valuable experience working for one of the leading independent soccer sites on the Web.

In the role of Managing Editor intern, the person will learn how to:

• Use a content management system such as WordPress,
• Write effective headlines,
• Manage contributing writers (including assigning stories and copyediting articles),
• Utilize Google Analytics to discover trends,
• Use tools to develop story ideas and stay on…

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