News Editor, Soccer

About the role

We are seeking a passionate News Editor to contribute to TheScore's industry-leading mobile sports experience. The ideal candidate will operate with a digital-first mindset and deliver clean, concise breaking news copy on deadline, along with engaging headlines and push alerts.

Responsibilities

• Monitor breaking news and trending content across the sports landscape, using news judgment and consulting with Supervising Editors to identify the most pertinent items.
• Write informative and engaging breaking news articles and headlines/captions which accurately summarize storylines as they unfold.
• Live coverage of games and key events throughout the sports calendar.
• Produce engaging push alert copy that communicates vital breaking news, must-see video, and must-read featured analysis.
• Curate news feeds with a mix of news articles from a variety of sources along with video and social media content.
• Pitch and execute featured content related to sports events and news items.

Requirements

• Extensive knowledge of major sports, including teams, players, stats, history, economics, etc.
• Strong knowledge of modern digital journalism, social media, and the mobile landscape.
• Previous experience as a news editor and/or writer in a post-secondary or professional newsroom setting is preferred.
• A degree in journalism is preferred.
• Ability to work under pressure and confidently make immediate editorial judgments in a fast-paced environment with tight deadlines.
• Ability to write news, headlines, and feature content on deadline with a high degree of accuracy.
• Excellent communication skills; ability to be impactful in a large environment.
• Available and prepared to work weekends, evenings.

Qualifications

While a degree in journalism is preferred, we will consider candidates with relevant experience and skills.

Skills

• Strong writing and editing skills
• Experience with social media and mobile platforms
• Ability to work under pressure and manage tight deadlines

Benefits

At Penn Interactive, we offer a competitive compensation package, education and conference reimbursements, opportunities for career progression and mentoring others, and a range of best-in-class benefits to support you physically, financially, and emotionally.

Pay

Salary Range: $45,000—$63,000 USD

Schedule

Flexible schedule available, with availability to work weekends and evenings.