Sports Copy Editor/Designer

About the role

The New York Post delivers the best in News, Sports, Entertainment and Pop Culture with wit, irreverence, and authority. Over the past 224 years, The Post has evolved into a multi-platform media company spanning print, digital, video, audio, app, television and commerce. The New York Post delivers the best in news, sports, entertainment, and beyond — fearlessly covering the biggest stories with sharp insight, bold opinions, and an unmistakable edge. Our sports coverage is legendary, known for its fast-paced reporting, expert analysis, and unmistakable voice.

Now, we’re looking for a Sports Copy Editor/Designer to take our sports presence to the next level. Join a passionate team of sports enthusiasts who eat, sleep, and breathe the game — on the field, on the court, and online. Love sports, editing and design? The New York Post is looking for a creative playmaker to join our Sports Desk! If you’ve got an eye for bold layouts, a knack for headline writing, and thrive under pressure, this gig puts you right in the action. Bring your flair for visual storytelling to one of the most iconic newsrooms in the game.

Responsibilities

• Edit and proofread sports articles - game stories, features, columns, breaking news - for grammar, punctuation, spelling and style.
• Write accurate and entertaining headlines that capture the NY Post voice.
• Daily, create visually compelling pages for the print sports section, using Methode publishing system and InDesign
• Create graphics, utilize photos, and other design elements to improve storytelling on sports pages
• Stay updated with design trends and share new ideas.

Requirements

• 4+ years of experience in print media (at least 2 years in sports).
• Strong layout/design skills
• Proficient in InDesign and ability to also work with Methode publishing platform
• Keen eye for detail to ensure error-free and polished designs and pages.
• Stellar editing chops, including a nose for news and a practiced copy-editing eye
• Proven ability to write accurate, attention-grabbing headlines.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.
• A willingness to work hard, be proactive and multi-task in a deadline-driven environment
• Keen interest and knowledge of sports, particularly around the New York teams.
• Must be able to work nights and weekends

Pay

Base Pay Range: $75,000 - $85,000. We’re committed to offering competitive and flexible compensation to attract top talent. This pay range reflects our good faith estimate for the role and may vary based on a candidate’s experience, skills, location, and other relevant factors.

Schedule

The shift schedule for this role will be 4 p.m.-12 a.m. EST and will be expected to work one weekend day. Note: The NY Post adheres to an on-site work model.

Benefits

For benefits-eligible roles, we offer a comprehensive and competitive benefits package covering health, retirement, wellbeing, and more, along with optional benefits to meet the diverse needs of our employees.