Deputy News Editor, Soccer (London)

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.
• 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 football.
• 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.

• 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, 11 paid holidays, up to 20 days of accrued paid time off, and up to 20 weeks of Paid Parental Leave.