Senior Editor, Daily Desk - Remote

Overview

The Athletic is seeking a Senior Editor for its Daily Desk to enhance the quality of everyday reports and seize opportunities for compelling journalism in the sports world.

In Short

• Rigorously edit and publish stories from sportswriters.
• Collaborate with sport editors for breaking news coverage.
• Coordinate with reporters and editors for coverage.
• Maintain understanding of style and story structure.
• Plan ahead for key events and coordinate daily assignments.
• Enhance the clarity and compelling nature of stories.
• Improve workflow and best practices for the desk.
• Collaborate with design and photo teams for visual storytelling.
• Direct supervision of staff and leadership on shifts.
• Write and report spot news and trending stories as needed.

Requirements

• 4+ years experience editing news stories.
• Strong copy editing experience.
• Editing experience on news stories preferred.
• Familiarity with social media platforms.
• Experience working with reporters, managerial experience a bonus.
• Willingness to work nights and weekends.
• Interest in various sports.
• Familiarity with WordPress is a bonus.
• Must be able to work in the US or Canada.

Benefits

• Work in a dynamic and fast-paced newsroom environment.
• Opportunity to contribute to high-quality sports journalism.
• Remote work flexibility.
• Collaborate with a large team of professionals.
• Engage with a diverse range of sports coverage.