Deputy Managing Editor, Daily Desk - Remote

Overview

The Athletic is seeking a Deputy Managing Editor for its Daily Desk to enhance the quality of sports journalism and ensure timely coverage of significant news events.

In Short

• Lead editor for daily news reports, especially during peak sports times.
• Edit and publish diverse sports stories.
• Collaborate with sport editors on breaking news coverage.
• Ensure high standards and quality in reporting.
• Manage scheduling and staffing for the editorial team.
• Coordinate news coverage with vertical editors.
• Assign stories to reporters during breaking news situations.
• Maximize story promotion with the audience team.
• Maintain a strong understanding of story structure and style.
• Contribute to workflow improvements for the editorial desk.

Requirements

• 8+ years of news editing experience.
• Strong copy editing skills with a proven track record.
• Preferred experience in news story editing.
• Management experience overseeing editors/reporters.
• Familiarity with social media for news sourcing.
• Willingness to work nights and weekends.
• Interest and knowledge in various sports.
• Comfort with content management systems, WordPress preferred.
• Ability to work from the US or Canada.

Benefits

• Remote work opportunity.
• Collaborative work environment with a large newsroom.
• Engagement with a wide range of sports journalism.
• Flexibility in work hours to accommodate sports events.