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Deputy Sports Editor

Deputy Sports Editor

CompanyReach Plc
LocationNew York, NY, USA
Salary$Not Provided – $Not Provided
TypeFull-Time
Degrees
Experience LevelSenior

Requirements

  • Previous experience of working in an editorial role within a news organization
  • Ability to find exclusives that set us apart from our competitors
  • Passion and knowledge of US sports
  • Detailed understanding of the US media landscape
  • Excellent communicator and leader
  • Comfortable being sent out on assignment, potentially involving overnight stays
  • Ability to work flexibly, including evenings and weekends

Responsibilities

  • Edit copy and assign stories to reporters as required
  • Attend planning meetings to coordinate coverage of major sporting events
  • Head out on assignments to cover major sports stories
  • Conduct interviews with key contacts, whether in person or virtually
  • Deliver a fast turnaround on major sports news stories
  • Bring in exclusive stories that set us apart from rivals
  • Achieve page view and audience growth targets
  • Build relationships and trust in the industry

Preferred Qualifications

    No preferred qualifications provided.