News Editor (West Coast)

Front Office Sports

New York, NY

Vision , Medical , Dental , Paid Time Off
Full-Time

Job Description

Description

Front Office Sports is currently in search of a dynamic West Coast News Editor to play a pivotal role in shaping and executing our editorial content. Collaborating closely with the editor-in-chief and the directors of news and features, you’ll have a key hand in articulating and amplifying FOS’s mission of delivering timely and relevant news.

As the news editor, you’ll report to the news director and together take a hands-on approach in ensuring that our team remains aligned with our overarching goals and objectives. We’re looking for someone who thrives in a collaborative work environment and possesses exceptional communication, feedback, and multitasking abilities. Your leadership will be instrumental in guiding a diverse group of journalists with varying levels of experience toward achieving excellence in our editorial output.

Key Responsibilities

Along with the news director, steer a stable of news reporters: Assign and assist in storyfinding; lay out a clear vision; and provide feedback and guidance on filed copy—all with a mind for pace and timeliness.
Edit, produce, and write a slate of daily news stories across FOS to newsletter, podcast, and social teams.
Uphold a high standard of cleanliness and accuracy in copy.
Craft snappy/clever/grabbing/impactful headlines alongside SEO-friendly versions for backend optimization.
Work with FOS’s news director to establish a system for handling morning, evening, and weekend coverage when major news breaks.
Maintain an event schedule for coverage of key editorial sports tentpoles.
Occasionally provide backup on feature and newsletter editing/production to accommodate PTO and vacations on a lean editorial staff.
Collaborate with the news director and sales team to develop marketable franchises that align with FOS editorial goals.
Contribute, along with other editors, to the maintenance of FOS’s homepage—cycling out a centerpiece, eye for repetition, etc.
Communicate with Wheelhouse (back-end developer) as needed on WordPress tweaks and troubleshooting.
Stay up to date on industry headlines and throughlines for the sake of driving FOS news coverage.
Manage FOS’s news push alerts through Pushly.

Skills, Knowledge & Expertise

Based in the West Coast, with the expectation of working into what will be later East Coast hours, sometimes editing and writing off of late news.
Minimum of 3 years of experience in journalism, preferably with experience in business and sports news.
Proven editorial leadership and management track record, including overseeing a team of journalists.
Strong understanding of the sports business landscape, trends, and audience preferences.
Excellent writing and editing skills, with a keen eye for detail and accuracy.
Capable of assuming a player/coach role, readily contributing as needed across various tasks and responsibilities.
Demonstrated proficiency in communication, leadership, feedback delivery, and multitasking abilities.
Dedicated to crafting compelling and shareable storytelling content.
Possess a deep understanding and enthusiasm for the sports business landscape.
Ability to tap into a network of freelancers and contributors for diverse content creation needs.

Perks & Benefits

All employees receive a quarterly FlexFund or a stipend to use towards home office or commuter needs.
Generous PTO policy to use as you please, plus sick time and company holidays
Employer-sponsored health benefits, including medical, dental, and vision
Wellness perks include a ClassPass stipend, Health Advocate, TelaDoc, and Talkspace
An annual professional development stipend and endless development opportunities at a growing startup