Staff Editor - Remote

Overview

The Athletic seeks an editor for its desk in the United Kingdom, heavily involved in day-to-day coverage of various sports, including editing and publishing content, and collaborating with writers and other editors.

In Short

• Edit stories from start to finish for quality, context, style, and grammar.
• Follow best practices and use data for SEO purposes.
• Participate in live coverage and collaborate on developing stories.
• Work with writers and editors to execute high-quality stories.
• Ensure content visibility through programming and social media collaboration.
• Embrace innovative methods for live news coverage.
• Generate thoughtful and relevant story ideas.
• Develop relationships with audio and video departments.

Requirements

• Minimum 4+ years experience in news and feature editing.
• Strong news judgment and attention to detail.
• Ability to adapt to fast-paced work environments.
• Deep knowledge of professional sports including football, F1, and tennis.
• Knowledge of SEO best practices.
• WordPress and photo editing skills are a plus.
• Ability to work nights, weekends, and holidays as needed.
• Combination of office-based and remote work, with a minimum of 3 days in the London office.

Benefits

• Opportunity to work in a dynamic sports media environment.
• Collaboration with a large team of professionals.
• Involvement in diverse sports coverage.