Senior Editor, NFL (Remote)

1 month, 2 weeks ago
Full-time
Senior
Data Science and Analytics
The New York Times

The New York Times

The New York Times creates, collects, and distributes news, information, and entertainment through a daily newspaper and a website. The company offers live news, investigations, opinion pieces, photos, videos, and analysis on a wide range of topics inc...

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Description

  • Manage a staff of reporters focused on news coverage and team analysis.
  • Generate, plan, and assign story and video ideas across the NFL vertical.
  • Set process and priorities for breaking news, daily coverage, live blogs, long-form projects, and video production.
  • Help shape the long-term editorial vision and growth opportunities for the NFL desk.
  • Coordinate and edit overall NFL news coverage and editorial decisions.
  • Maintain a distinctive, compelling, and authentic voice across digital media products.
  • Track and use subscription and engagement metrics to inform editorial decisions.
  • Oversee staffing assignments, editorial resources, and workflow processes.
  • Maintain an accurate forward-looking editorial budget in Airtable.
  • Collaborate with editorial, Visuals, and Audience teams on story execution, headlines, URLs, and publication timing.
  • Edit and publish stories in WordPress.

Requirements

  • 4+ years of professional experience in sports journalism.
  • Direct editorial management experience overseeing writers.
  • Strong knowledge of the NFL.
  • Ability to work nights, weekends, and holidays as needed.
  • Remote-based in the United States or Canada.
  • Annual base salary range of $80,000 to $90,000 USD.
  • Eligibility for variable pay, including an annual bonus and restricted stock, for U.S. roles.
  • Experience with subscription and engagement metrics is preferred.
  • Knowledge of SEO best practices is preferred.

Benefits

  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
  • Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs).
  • Company-matching 401(k) plan.
  • Paid vacation and paid sick days.
  • Paid parental leave.
  • Tuition reimbursement.
  • Professional development programs.
  • Potential bonus and restricted stock eligibility for U.S. roles.

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