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Senior Editor, NFL

EditorEditorFull TimeRemoteSeniorTeam 501-1,000Since 2016H1B No SponsorCompany SiteLinkedIn

Location

United States

Posted

7 days ago

Salary

$80K - $90K / year

Seniority

Senior

Bachelor Degree4 yrs expEnglishWordPress

Job Description

Senior Editor, NFL

The Athletic

• Manage a staff of reporters with an emphasis on the delivery of news and distinct team analysis; generate and plan story and video ideas. • Establish process and priorities to balance content assignments that include breaking news, daily coverage, live blog contributions, long-form projects and video filming and editing. • Assist with the big-picture, conceptual vision for the vertical, including long-term direction; generating and planning story ideas; expansion opportunities. • Assist with overall NFL news decisions, coordination and editing. • Work to bring a distinctive, compelling, and authentic voice to all digital media products. • Maintain an understanding and proficiency of subscription and engagement metrics. • Maintain proficiency and knowledge of SEO (best practices available). • Contribute to oversight of staffing assignments, editorial resources and process. • Maintain an updated and accurate forward-looking editorial budget on Airtable. • Collaborate with staff on story and video ideas. • Collaborate with the Visuals team on best execution for stories with a clear visual element. • Collaborate with Audience team on headlines, URLs and best publication times. • Edit and publish stories via WordPress

Job Requirements

  • 4+ years of professional experience in sports journalism, including direct editorial management of writers.
  • High-end knowledge of the NFL.
  • Ability to work nights, weekends and holidays, as needed.
  • This is a remote-based position in the United States or Canada

Benefits

  • medical, dental and vision benefits
  • Flexible Spending Accounts (F.S.A.s)
  • company-matching 401(k) plan
  • paid vacation
  • paid sick days
  • paid parental leave
  • tuition reimbursement
  • professional development programs

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