Toronto, Canada

theScore, a wholly-owned subsidiary of PENN Entertainment , empowers millions of sports fans through its digital media and sports betting products. Its media app ‘theScore’ is one of the most popular in North America, delivering fans highly personalized live scores, news, stats, and betting information from their favorite teams, leagues, and players. theScore’s sports betting app ‘theScore Bet Sportsbook & Casino’ delivers an immersive and holistic mobile sports betting and iCasino experience. theScore Bet is currently live in the Company's home province of Ontario. theScore also creates and distributes innovative digital content through its web, social and esports platforms.

We’re seeking someone passionate about sports, news, and good writing to join our Copy Editing team and assist in making theScore’s in-house content the best it can be. The Copy department helps serve our hardcore user base by ensuring that articles and features are clean, clear, and engaging. The ideal candidate is a discerning, curious, and collaborative editor who values communication, produces quality work in both high-pressure and low-pressure situations, and is sensitive to the mobile news environment.

About the Work

Edit and publish posts produced by theScore’s team of news editors across a variety of sports leagues, including NBA, NHL, MLB, NFL, NCAA football and basketball, soccer, tennis, golf, and MMA
Edit captions for video and third-party content to comply with house style
Provide editorial guidance and constructive feedback to news editors
Adhere to theScore’s editorial guidelines and policies
Other duties as required

About You

Extensive sports knowledge, particularly regarding to the four major professional sports leagues, as well as NCAA football and basketball, soccer, tennis, golf, and MMA
Flexibility with regards to scheduling and an ability to work nights and weekends
Great attention to detail
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Familiarity with social media
Ability to work under pressure in a fast-paced environment
Willingness to take on other projects as they come up
Previous experience in sports media preferred but not required
Journalism degree preferred

What we offer

Competitive compensation package.
Comprehensive Benefits package.
Fun, relaxed work environment.
Education and conference reimbursements

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Candidates residing in Ontario requiring special accommodation can email [email protected]

theScore is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability or age.

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