(Remote Work) Senior Editor, NHL – The Athletic

Job Overview

• Job Title Senior Editor, NHL
• Hiring Organization The Athletic
• Company Website https://twitter.com/TheAthletic
• Remote Locations US
• Job Type  Remote, Full-Time

The Athletic is seeking a Senior Editor for its NHL desk. This is a senior role in a fast-paced environment contributing to comprehensive editorial oversight of our hockey coverage, using data analytics to optimize performance, and partner across the editorial organization and business teams on a range of initiatives.

This is a remote role based in the U.S or Canada.

Job Responsibilities

• Manage a staff of reporters with an emphasis on the delivery of news and distinct team analysis; generate and plan story ideas.
• Establish process and priorities to balance content assignments ranging from short-form, breaking news and live to daily coverage to long-form projects.
• 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).
• Ability to operate quickly and communicate information effectively.
• Maintain an updated and accurate forward-looking editorial budget and be committed to Smartsheets.
• Collaborate with staff on story ideas, and with design, photo and audience teams on best execution for stories with a clear visual element.
• Edit and publish stories via WordPress.

Job Requirements

• 4+ years of professional experience in sports journalism, including some direct editorial management of writers.
• In-depth knowledge of hockey at all levels, including prospects and women’s hockey.
• High-end editing skills to shape a story and ensure strong quality standards.
• Keen news judgment and understanding of what resonates with a wide audience.
• Ability to work nights, weekends, and holidays.

Employee Benefits

The annual base salary range for this role is $80,000.00 – $95,000.00 USD. The total compensation offered for this position may vary based on factors such as education, experience, skills, and location. It may also include non-cash rewards and benefits. The base salary range is subject to change and may be modified in the future.

The Athletic offers unique perks and benefits to all full-time employees based on their country of residence. Our comprehensive US benefits package includes:

• Highly competitive, employer-contributed medical, dental, vision, basic life and disability insurance plans.
• Savings accounts for medical, wellness, and childcare expenses.
• 401k retirement savings plan and employer match.
• Paid time off including paid sick leave, 12 paid holidays, 15 days of accrued vacation to start, and up to 20 weeks of Paid Parental Leave.

For international candidates: Our global benefits packages offer similar benefits and perks, competitive to the local market.

The Athletic Media Company is an equal opportunity employer and enthusiastically encourages people from all backgrounds and experiences to apply. The Athletic will consider all applicants without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, physical and/or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, transgender status, age, sexual orientation, military or veteran status, or any other protected characteristic under applicable law.

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