Staff Editor, Daily Desk (Remote)

The Athletic is hiring a Staff Editor for our Daily Desk to collaborate on breaking news and coverage opportunities in the world of sports. The successful candidate will have strong news judgment and be able to edit with accuracy and speed, as well as report with thoroughness and clarity.

Requirements

• 2+ years covering breaking news
• Keen news judgment and understanding of which sports news resonates with a wide audience
• Editing experience on news copy strongly preferred
• Ability to work scheduled night and weekend shifts
• Strong understanding of WordPress or equivalent CMS platform
• Familiarity with multiple social media platforms
• Interest and knowledge across a range of different sports

Benefits

• Highly competitive, employer-contributed medical, dental, vision, basic life and disability insurance plans
• Savings accounts for medical, wellness, and childcare expenses
• 401k retirement savings plan and employer match
• Paid time off including paid sick leave, 12 paid holidays, 15 days of accrued vacation to start, and up to 20 weeks of Paid Parental Leave