Job summary
Job post source
This job is directly from The Athletic
Job overview
The Managing Editor, Daily Desk at The Athletic leads news coverage and editorial coordination for the Daily Desk, enhancing the quality and timeliness of sports journalism across the newsroom.
Responsibilities and impact
The role involves managing the Daily Desk operations, editing and publishing stories, coordinating with sport editors and reporters, planning staffing, and improving workflow and story quality to ensure compelling and timely sports coverage.
Compensation and benefits
The salary range is $120,000 to $135,000 USD annually, with benefits including employer-contributed medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance, savings accounts, 401k with employer match, paid time off, and parental leave, with comparable international benefits.
Experience and skills
Candidates need 10+ years editing news including breaking news, 4+ years managerial experience, strong copy editing and mentoring skills, willingness to work nights/weekends, sports knowledge, and comfort with content management systems; WordPress familiarity is a plus.
Work environment and culture
The Athletic values immersive storytelling, collaboration, and timely journalism, supporting a global and diverse team with a remote work environment and a commitment to equal opportunity.
Company information
The Athletic is a digital sports media company founded in 2016 with over 600 creators globally, covering 250+ sports teams and producing in-depth reports and podcasts, headquartered in major cities including San Francisco and London.
Team overview
The Daily Desk team operates across time zones with coordination between North America and London, focusing on 24/7 sports news coverage and collaboration with various sport vertical editors and newsroom teams.
Job location and travel
This is a remote position for candidates located in the United States or Canada, requiring availability for nights and weekends aligned with the sports calendar.
Unique job features
The role offers unique opportunities to lead a newly launched Daily Desk with 24/7 coverage, working remotely with a global team and engaging in high-impact sports journalism across multiple platforms.
Company overview
The Athletic is a subscription-based sports media company that provides in-depth sports coverage and analysis. Founded in 2016 by Alex Mather and Adam Hansmann, it focuses on delivering high-quality, ad-free content written by a team of experienced sports journalists. The company generates revenue through its subscription model, offering readers access to exclusive articles, podcasts, and interviews. The Athletic has rapidly expanded its coverage to include a wide range of sports and leagues, making it a go-to source for sports enthusiasts seeking comprehensive and insightful reporting.
How to land this job
Position your resume to highlight extensive experience in news editing and journalistic management, emphasizing your ability to lead teams, coordinate breaking news coverage, and mentor editors and reporters.
Focus on showcasing skills such as strong copy editing, news judgment, collaboration with multiple editorial teams, and familiarity with content management systems like WordPress to align with the Managing Editor role's demands.
Apply through multiple platforms including The Athletic's corporate careers page and LinkedIn to maximize your application visibility and reach.
Connect with current editors and managers within The Athletic's Daily Desk or broader newsroom on LinkedIn; use ice breakers like commenting on recent impactful stories they edited or asking about their experience managing 24/7 news coverage to start conversations.
Optimize your resume for ATS by incorporating keywords from the job description such as 'news editing,' 'breaking news,' 'journalistic management,' 'copy editing,' 'content management system,' and 'sports coverage' to ensure it passes automated screenings.
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