Managing Editor, News

The Athletic is seeking to hire a managing editor who will provide comprehensive editorial oversight of their News Desk, with responsibility for leading a team of journalists and partnering with numerous others to deliver strong, timely and impactful stories on major news in all sports.

This is a remote role for candidates located in the United States or Canada only.

Responsibilities

• The managing editor will manage a staff of editors and reporters with an emphasis on the delivery of daily news stories.
• Collaborate on the big-picture, conceptual vision for the vertical in concert with the wider newsroom, including the generation and execution of story ideas with the broadest possible appeal.
• Provide long term direction of the News team and strategic development for its staff.
• Develop workflow and prioritization to balance a wide range of assignments, including fast-paced breaking news, creative spot features, timely explainers and longer range projects.
• Work to bring a distinctive voice and strong editing guidance to our coverage.
• Maintain an understanding and proficiency of key newsroom metrics and audience strategies.
• Coordinate staffing, including schedules, with respect to editorial resources and key priorities.
• Collaborate with staff all over the newsroom for stories and to serve as a leader and liaison with individual sport verticals and other departments.
• Edit and publish stories via WordPress.
• Manage the vertical’s financial budget, including month-to-month expenditures.

Requirements

• 8+ years of experience in digital sports journalism, with experience at a management level.
• Keen news judgment, with experience framing stories that result in solid engagement.
• The ability to work with reporters and fellow editors to strengthen ideas both individually and as part of a broader report.
• Advanced understanding of copy editing, story structure, style guidelines and clear, succinct writing.
• Clear understanding of fairness, accuracy and sensitive subjects and sourcing needs.
• Expert ability to mentor writers and editors of all levels.
• High-end knowledge of sports news.
• The ability to work nights and weekends as needed, serving on call for major stories and sporting events.

How to apply

Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis. To learn more about this position and apply, please click here.