Description:
The Athletic seeks an editor for its desk in the United Kingdom. The candidate will be heavily involved in day-to-day coverage of football, tennis, F1 and other sports, including editing and publishing of content, and collaborating with writers and other editors. The ideal candidate will be self-starting and energetic, able to edit any kind of story and interested in American sports. They will be willing to work early shifts, nights and weekends.
Responsibilities
- Edit stories from start to finish for quality, context, style and grammar
- Follow best practices and use data and feedback on headline writing for SEO purposes
- Be ready to jump on breaking news and participate in live coverage and collaborate with our news team on developing stories
- Work with writers and editors to execute high-quality stories, features and analysis
- Work with programming and social media teams to ensure our content is viewed by as many readers as possible
- Embrace innovative methods to cover news in a live environment and via newsletters
- Generate thoughtful, smart and relevant story ideas
- Develop relationships with audio and video departments
Requirements
- Minimum 4+ years experience in news and feature editing on digital platforms
- Strong news judgment, a keen eye for detail, and high standards for accuracy and clarity
- The ability to adapt to fast-paced work environments in which needs and priorities can change quickly
- Deep knowledge of, and a passion for, professional sports including football, F1 and tennis
- Knowledge of SEO best practices
- Knowledge of WordPress and photo editing skills is a plus
- Ability to work nights, weekends, and holidays, as needed
- This role requires a combination of office-based and remote working, with a minimum 3 days per week in our London office