Full-Time
Managing Editor
Confirmed live in the last 24 hours
Comprehensive sports news and analysis platform
Consumer Goods
Compensation Overview
$80,000 - $100,000Annually
+ Non-cash rewards + Unique perks + Benefits
Senior
Remote in USA
Required Skills
Wordpress
Journalism
Requirements
- 8+ years of experience in digital sports journalism, with experience at a management level.
- Keen news judgment, with experience framing stories that result in solid engagement.
- The ability to work with reporters and fellow editors to strengthen ideas both individually and as part of a broader report.
- Advanced understanding of copy editing, story structure, style guidelines and clear, succinct writing.
- Clear understanding of fairness, accuracy and sensitive subjects and sourcing needs.
- Expert ability to mentor writers and editors of all levels.
- High-end knowledge of sports news.
- The ability to work nights and weekends as needed, serving on call for major stories and sporting events.
- This will be remote for candidates located in the United States or Canada only.
Responsibilities
- Manage a staff of editors and reporters with an emphasis on the delivery of daily news stories.
- Collaborate on the big-picture, conceptual vision for the vertical in concert with the wider newsroom, including the generation and execution of story ideas with the broadest possible appeal.
- Provide long term direction of the News team and strategic development for its staff.
- Develop workflow and prioritization to balance a wide range of assignments, including fast-paced breaking news, creative spot features, timely explainers and longer range projects.
- Work to bring a distinctive voice and strong editing guidance to our coverage.
- Maintain an understanding and proficiency of key newsroom metrics and audience strategies.
- Coordinate staffing, including schedules, with respect to editorial resources and key priorities.
- Collaborate with staff all over the newsroom for stories and to serve as a leader and liaison with individual sport verticals and other departments.
- Edit and publish stories via WordPress.
- Manage the vertical’s financial budget, including month-to-month expenditures.
The Athletic provides a comprehensive sports news platform covering a wide range of sports, including NFL, NBA, MLB, NHL, and soccer, offering breaking news, live commentary, in-depth analysis, and exclusive interviews. The platform focuses on delivering powerful stories and smart analysis to bring sports fans closer to the heart of the game.
Company Stage
M&A
Total Funding
$139.6M
Headquarters
, United Kingdom
Founded
2016
Growth & Insights
Headcount
6 month growth
↑ 3%1 year growth
↑ 11%2 year growth
↑ 25%Benefits
Paid Time Off
Paid Sick Leave
Paid Parental Leave
401(k)
Short & Long Term Disability
Free Subscription
Competitive Health Care
HSA & FSA
Commuter Benefits