The Athletic · 1 day ago
Senior Editor, NHL (Remote)
United States
Full-time
Remote
Mid, Senior Level
$80K/yr - $95K/yr
4+ years exp
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Responsibilities
Manage a staff of reporters 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 short-form, breaking news and live to daily coverage to long-form projects.
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).
Ability to operate quickly and communicate information effectively.
Maintain an updated and accurate forward-looking editorial budget and be committed to Smartsheets.
Collaborate with staff on story ideas, and with design, photo and audience teams on best execution for stories with a clear visual element.
Edit and publish stories via WordPress.
Qualification
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Required
4+ years of professional experience in sports journalism, including some direct editorial management of writers.
In-depth knowledge of hockey at all levels, including prospects and women’s hockey.
High-end editing skills to shape a story and ensure strong quality standards.
Keen news judgment and understanding of what resonates with a wide audience.
Ability to work nights, weekends, and holidays.
Benefits
Highly competitive, employer-contributed medical, dental, vision, basic life and disability insurance plans.
Savings accounts for medical, wellness, and childcare expenses.
401k retirement savings plan and employer match.
Paid time off including paid sick leave, 12 paid holidays, 15 days of accrued vacation to start, and up to 20 weeks of Paid Parental Leave.
Company
The Athletic
The Athletic is an online media company that specializes in online news publishing for the sports industry.
501-1,000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$139.46MKey Investors
Bedrock Capital PartnersFounders FundEvolution Media
2022-01-06Acquired· undefined
2020-01-21Series D· $50M
2019-05-29Series C· $21.76M
Leadership Team
Adam Hansmann
President & Co-Founder
Balen Gore
CTO
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