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The Athletic is a digital sports media company that brings true sports fans closer to the athletes, teams and leagues that captivate their attention. We serve a multi-faceted audience that craves a richer connection and understanding with immersive storytelling and a like-minded community of fans. Founded in 2016 and with major operational hubs in San Francisco, Los Angeles, London and Melbourne, we empower a truly global team of more than 600 creators and cover more than 250 professional sports and collegiate teams across the United States, Canada and the UK. Our newsroom has produced thousands of in-depth reports along with more than 120 podcasts and other forms of premium content. Put simply, The Athletic is at the center of a sports fan’s universe.
About the Role
We are looking for an experienced editor with an in-depth knowledge of global soccer to join our team.
Working on the U.S. soccer desk, you will be responsible for commissioning pieces to The Athletic’s high standards, editing copy and working with other departments to project those stories to the widest audience possible.
Our ideal candidate will have experience of working in a busy newsroom and managing a small team, a journalistic qualification and SEO expertise. You will be a good communicator with excellent ideas, a desire to drive reporters to break news and a deep understanding of soccer in North and South America, Europe and the rest of the world.
This is a unique opportunity to be in the beating heart of our global soccer operation in the run-up to the 2026 World Cup and beyond. You will be able to work closely with some of the best writers in the business, as well as developing your skills further by liaising with our international soccer desk and our news teams in the U.S. and London.
You will have a willingness to work evenings and weekends if required, particularly around big soccer events. This is a remote role but may include some travel to New York City, London and events as required.
Responsibilities
- Commissioning and editing stories.
- Liaising daily with reporters.
- Contributing proactively to daily editorial meetings with new ideas.
- Broad knowledge of men’s and women’s soccer.
- Understanding of social media and data.
Requirements
- Relevant qualification with 4+ years of relevant journalistic experience.
- Ability to operate quickly and communicate information effectively.
- Experience of working with SEO.
- Excellent writing skills and an ability to convey information precisely.
- In-depth knowledge of soccer.
- High-level communication skills and an ability to liaise with senior management.
- Collaborate with other global offices and work flexibly across different time zones.
The annual base salary range for this role is $70,000 USD- $90,000 USD. The total compensation offered for this position may vary based on factors such as education, experience, skills, and location. It may also include non-cash rewards and benefits. The base salary range is subject to change and may be modified in the future.
The Athletic offers unique perks and benefits to all full-time employees based on their country of residence. Our comprehensive US benefits package includes:
- 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.
For international candidates: Our global benefits packages offer similar benefits and perks, competitive to the local market.
The Athletic Media Company is an equal opportunity employer and enthusiastically encourages people from all backgrounds and experiences to apply. The Athletic will consider all applicants without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, physical and/or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, transgender status, age, sexual orientation, military or veteran status, or any other protected characteristic under applicable law.
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