Diamond Diaspora Media · 4 hours ago
Sports Editor
Atlanta, GA
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level
5+ years expDiamond Diaspora Media is seeking a driven, creative, and hands-on Sports Editor to help shape the future of The Shadow League, where sports and culture intersect. The ideal candidate will lead a team, oversee editorial planning, and leverage SEO strategies to grow digital audiences and enhance content reach.
Digital MarketingDigital MediaMedia and Entertainment
Responsibilities
Lead and manage a team of writers and contributors, setting a high standard for editorial excellence and urgency
Oversee day-to-day coverage and long-term editorial planning, ensuring a mix of breaking news, original reporting, opinion, and evergreen content
Use SEO best practices to shape story ideas, headlines, and packaging to maximize search performance and audience reach
Collaborate closely with social and video teams to amplify content and grow reach across platforms
Help establish and refine editorial processes and workflows that enable speed, clarity, and creativity
Leverage your network of sports journalists, athletes, analysts, and insiders to commission original content and secure impactful interviews
Analyze traffic, trends, and performance data to inform editorial decisions and drive growth
Bring fresh, forward-thinking ideas to grow audience and deepen engagement in ways that resonate with today's sports fans
Qualification
Required
5+ years of experience in sports journalism, with at least 2 years in an editorial leadership role
Deep knowledge of the sports landscape and its intersection with race, politics, and culture
Strong SEO knowledge and experience using analytics tools (GA4, Parse.ly, Looker, etc.)
Demonstrated success building, mentoring, and managing editorial teams
Operational and organizational strength - able to refine systems and manage resources effectively
Excellent judgment under pressure, clear communicator, collaborative mindset
Willingness to work hands-on and lead by example, especially in a growth and rebuild phase
Company
Diamond Diaspora Media
Diamond Diaspora Media creates, curates, and distributes digital media content.
11-50 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Early StageLeadership Team
Tracy Dornelly
Co-founder; Chief Operating Officer
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