NFL Editor, USA TODAY Sports Network - Remote
Only for registered members Remote, United States
3 days ago
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Job summary
The USA TODAY Sports Network is seeking a dynamic and collaborative NFL Editor to lead coverage of professional American football for the nation's largest media organization.
Responsibilities
- Editorial Leadership:Direct coverage across the NFL desk, including breaking news, features, columns and tentpole planning, including the Super Bowl and NFL draft.
- Content Strategy: Establish the editorial vision for NFL coverage in theUSA TODAY Sports Network, ensuring it drives conversation forward, moves with urgency and reflects the major issues facing the country's biggest professional sports league.
- Planning & Execution:Lead daily editorial meetings, define KPIs, and manage workflows for tentpole events (e.g., Super Bowl, Draft, NFL Combine).
- Team Development: Mentor writers, identify talent and help expand roles for key contributors. Hire and onboard new staff as needed.
- Audience Growth:Use SEO, analytics, and optimization techniques to grow readership and engagement.
- Cross-Platform Coordination:Work with video, podcast, and social teams to amplify NFL content.
- Continuously learn and implement new techniques to enhance reporting efficiency and meet or exceed productivity expectations.
Qualifications
- Minimum 10 years of experience in sports journalism, with a strong background in NFL coverage.
- Bachelor's degree in journalism, communications or equivalent field. Equivalent work experience is welcomed.
- Proven leadership in managing cross-functional editorial teams and coordinating large-scale coverage.
- Deep understanding of the NFL, its culture and its audience.
- Strong writing, editing and news judgment skills.
- Experience with digital publishing tools, analytics platforms and SEO best practices.
- Ability to work nights, weekends and during high-volume newscycles.
- Strong understanding of journalistic principles and practices.
- Excellent working knowledge of relevant media law and adherence to the Editors' Code of Conduct are vital to fulfilling the functions of the role.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment and manage multiple priorities simultaneously.
- Excellent time management skills and the ability to meet tight deadlines.
- A proactive, self-motivated attitude with a commitment to continuous improvement.
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