Sports Editor

Key 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

Qualifications

• 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