Job Overview
- Job Title Staff Editor, Daily Desk
- Hiring Organization The Athletic
- Company Website https://theathletic.com/
- Remote Locations US
- Job Type Remote, Full-Time
The Athletic is hiring a staff editor for our newly launching Daily Desk to collaborate on breaking news and all the coverage opportunities offered daily in the world of sports. The successful candidate will have strong news judgment, with a firm understanding to guide spot news and to seize on stories that resonate with wide audiences. This role involves both editing and writing. The staff editor will collaborate with reporters and editors throughout the newsroom, and must be able to edit with accuracy and speed and report with thoroughness and clarity.
This role is remote for candidates located in either the United States or Canada.
The annual base salary range for this role is $67,000.00 – $70,000.00 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:
Job Responsibilities
- Collaborate with sport editors to launch coverage around breaking news.
- Rigorously edit and publish stories from sportswriters.
- Write and report spot news and trending stories with accuracy, speed and authority.
- Identify and pitch news, trending stories and explainers.
- Coordinate with reporters in the field who are contributing to coverage.
- Have a strong understanding of search optimization and how to identify coverage opportunities.
- Solid understanding of using real-time metrics to assess performance and adjust appropriately.
Job Requirements
- 2+ years covering breaking news.
- Keen news judgment and understanding of which sports news resonates with a wide audience.
- Editing experience on news copy strongly preferred.
- Ability to work scheduled night and weekend shifts.
- Strong understanding of WordPress or equivalent CMS platform.
- Familiarity with multiple social media platforms.
- Interest and knowledge across a range of different sports.
- This a remote job based in the United States or Canada.
How To Apply
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More Information
- Remote Job Location United States
- Salary Offer $67,000.00 - $70,000.00 USD
- Experience Level Mid Level
- Education Level Non Specific
- Working Hours to be arranged (full time based )
- Job Application Via Custom Application Page
