About Us
The Athletic is a digital sports media company that brings true sports fans closer to the athletes, teams and leagues that captivate their attention. We serve a multi-faceted audience that craves a richer connection and understanding with immersive storytelling and a like-minded community of fans. Founded in 2016 and with major operational hubs in San Francisco, Los Angeles, London and Melbourne, we empower a truly global team of more than 600 creators and cover more than 250 professional sports and collegiate teams across the United States, Canada and the UK. Our newsroom has produced thousands of in-depth reports along with more than 120 podcasts and other forms of premium content. Put simply, The Athletic is at the center of a sports fan’s universe.
About the Role
The Athletic has developed a reputation for breaking news and trusted analysis and is seeking a News Editor for its global news desk in the United Kingdom, covering football and a wide range of other sports including tennis and F1.
This is a senior role in a fast-paced environment contributing to comprehensive editorial oversight of our football and global news coverage, using data analytics to optimize performance and partner across the editorial organization and business teams on a range of initiatives.
Knowledge of American sport and experience in writing and editing in both UK and U.S. English would be a bonus.
This is a hybrid role based in London.
Responsibilities
- Manage and drive a staff of reporters and news editors with an emphasis on the delivery of news and distinct team analysis; generate and plan story ideas.
- Establish process and priorities to balance content assignments ranging from breaking news and live to daily coverage to long-form projects.
- Assist with the big picture, conceptual vision for the UK newsroom, including long-term direction; generating and planning story ideas; expansion opportunities.
- Work to bring a distinctive, compelling, and authentic voice to all digital media products.
- Maintain an understanding and proficiency of subscription and engagement metrics.
- Maintain proficiency and knowledge of SEO (best practices available).
- Contribute to oversight of staffing assignments, editorial resources and process.
- Maintain an updated and accurate forward-looking editorial budget and be committed to Smartsheets.
- Collaborate with staff on story ideas, and with design and photo teams on best execution for stories with a clear visual element.
- Edit and publish stories via WordPress.
Requirements
- 6+ years of professional experience in sports journalism, including some direct editorial management of writers.
- High-end knowledge of professional football and other sports.
- Ability to work nights, weekends, and holidays, as needed.
- This role requires a combination of office-based and remote working, with a minimum three days per week in our London office.
The Athletic offers unique perks and benefits to all full-time employees based on their country of residence. Our UK benefits packages offer benefits and perks, competitive to the local market.
The Athletic Media Company is an equal opportunity employer and enthusiastically encourages people from all backgrounds and experiences to apply. The Athletic will consider all applicants without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, physical and/or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, transgender status, age, sexual orientation, military or veteran status, or any other protected characteristic under applicable law.
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