Description

Front Office Sports is seeking a full-time News Editor to join our fast-moving newsroom of driven reporters and editors covering the business of sports.

The ideal news editor has an indefatigable appetite for identifying, assigning, editing, and publishing news and must have excellent communication, feedback, and multitasking skills to work with reporters and work interdepartmentally with the multimedia and social teams.

We are especially interested in someone on the West Coast who is willing to work a Tuesday through Saturday schedule and someone who is schooled in sports media/sports television.

The News Editor will report to the Editorial Director of News, who reports to the Editor in Chief.

Key Responsibilities

Work with reporters and editors to identify news and ideate fresh angles
Ability to edit copy quickly and cleanly, and think critically about headlines and framing
Time management ability to get through breaking news stories, and also edit longer-term stories and weekend features
Work hand in hand with those building the daily flagship newsletter, The Memo
Familiarity with sports media, specifically sports television programming and the companies and networks that air sports programming
Work hand in hand with the social team on framing our news stories on social platforms and the multimedia team on ideas for videos tied to our news stories
Represent the newsroom on social media by sharing our stories
Willingness to hand-raise and grab news edits in off-hours when possible
Protect and uphold FOS's quality and credibility as a reputable journalistic outlet

Skills, Knowledge and Expertise

5+ years of experience in an editorial role, preferably in sports and/or business news.
Strong writing, editing, and proofreading skills with exceptional attention to detail.
Proficiency in content management systems (CMS) and editorial tools.
In-depth knowledge of sports industry trends, news cycles, and audience engagement.
Demonstrated ability to develop and execute content strategies that drive engagement and audience growth.
Team-player and player-coach attitude
Excellent organizational and project management skills, with the ability to prioritize and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

Perks & Benefits

Generous PTO policy to use as you please, plus sick time and company holidays.
Employer-sponsored health benefits, including medical, dental, and vision.
An annual professional development stipend and endless development opportunities at a growing startup.
Plan for your future with our 401(k) plan, complemented by a 3% company match. We believe in supporting your long-term financial goals.
Thrive in a dynamic environment with endless development opportunities at our growing startup. Leverage an annual professional development stipend to invest in your career advancement.

About Front Office Sports

Front Office Sports (FOS) is the leading multi-platform media and news organization covering the business of sports.

Front Office Sports is the category leader in scale and engagement, with an audience that delivers more than 150 million social impressions, 35 million newsletter opens, 10 million video views, and two million page views each month. In addition, with over 15 distribution partners, FOS content appears on screens in more than 50,000 buildings and venues across North America.

Front Office Sports is backed by RedBird IMI, a joint venture between RedBird Capital Partners, a New York-based private equity firm founded and led by Gerry Cardinale, and International Media Investments (IMI), a global media company based in Abu Dhabi.

In 2021, Front Office Sports was named one of Fast Company’s Most Innovative Companies. In 2022 and 2024, Front Office Sports was named 'Hottest in Sports' on AdWeek’s Media Hot List. In 2023, Front Office Sports was named to the Inc. 5000 list of the fastest-growing private companies in America.

Compensation at Front Office Sports
At Front Office Sports, we approach compensation with fairness and transparency. Each role has a salary range that reflects the responsibilities of the position, the current market, and the value we place on experience and skills. Where a candidate falls within that range depends on several factors, including their background, expertise, and location. Decisions about final offers are made based on these variables, but inclusion in the range does not guarantee an offer at the top end.

Equal Opportunity Employer
Front Office Sports is an equal opportunity employer and enthusiastically encourages people from a wide variety of backgrounds and experiences to apply. We 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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