Assistant Sports Editor

The Guardian US; United States; Hybrid; USD 93,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days of vacation leave

Free Headspace subscription

401(k) Match

Subsidized healthcare coverage

Generous parental leave

Job summary

A global news organization is seeking an Assistant Sports Editor to enhance soccer coverage. This role involves shaping editorial approaches, collaborating with writers, and ensuring high journalistic standards. Ideal candidates will have a passion for soccer and experience in producing multimedia content. The position offers a hybrid work arrangement and competitive compensation at their New York City office.

Qualifications

• Excellent knowledge and understanding of soccer in the Americas and globally.
• Ability to form productive relationships with writers.
• Experience producing or commissioning multimedia content is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Work closely with senior US soccer editor and sports editor.
• Commission articles and write pieces about soccer news.
• Ensure all content meets Guardian standards of accuracy.

Skills

Knowledge of soccer

Excellent news judgment

Relationship building

Multimedia content production

Job description

Overview

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The Guardian is a global news organization that delivers fearless, independent journalism. Guardian US is an entirely digital operation based in New York City, engaging US readers by combining the Guardian’s international coverage with US voices and expertise. Core coverage areas include the climate emergency, economic and racial inequality, digital privacy and more. Guardian US launched in 2011 and has bureaus in New York, Washington DC, New Orleans and Los Angeles. The Guardian is independently owned and funded by readers around the globe.

We are looking for an assistant editor to work in a full-time staff position. You’ll help shape Guardian US’s coverage of soccer in the United States and abroad, and occasionally edit coverage of other sports. This hire is part of a significant expansion of the Guardian’s coverage of soccer in and for the US. You will work with new staff writers in soccer and freelancers across all sports, and collaborate with audience, video, visual and data teams in the US and UK. The ideal candidate will be hungry to produce great journalism in multiple formats and have experience doing so.

Department: Editorial

Reports to: US sports editor and senior editor, US soccer

Location: New York, NY preferred

Hybrid/Remote/In-Person: Hybrid

Terms and conditions: Permanent, full-time, News Media Guild Position

Salary range: $93,000 - $100,000

About the role

• Work closely with the senior US soccer editor, the US sports editor, and UK editors on soccer and other sports to ensure editorial approaches are aligned and complementary where necessary
• Keep tabs on the news around soccer in the United States, commission articles from those stories, and, when needed, write pieces yourself
• Keep track of news and trends from other US sports (American football, basketball, baseball, hockey, etc.)
• Stay up-to-date on soccer from around the world to identify storylines that appeal to the diverse US audience
• Build relationships with writers to help them do their best work
• Ensure all content meets Guardian standards of accuracy, fairness, and editorial independence
• Utilize a digital-first approach to coverage, seeking multimedia additions and commissioning in different formats

About you

• Excellent knowledge and understanding of soccer in the Americas and globally
• Knowledge of other sports, such as American football, basketball, baseball, tennis, etc.
• Excellent news judgment and high standards for fair and accurate reporting
• Ability to form productive, trustful relationships with writers and deliver actionable feedback
• Experience producing or commissioning multimedia content (video, audio, infographics) is a plus
• Strong track record of editing sports coverage for a large-scale American and/or global audience
• Treat all kinds of soccer with equal respect, upholding the same journalistic standards regardless of context
• Familiarity with Guardian sport content, both in the US and globally

How to apply

We know there are great candidates who might not check all these boxes or who possess important skills we haven’t thought of. If that’s you, we encourage you to apply and tell us about yourself.

All candidates interested in applying should upload a resume and cover letter.

All roles at the Guardian are open to everyone. If you need adjustments during the recruitment process to perform your best, please email the recruiter listed on the job posting or at [e-mail] to discuss accommodations.

Compensation and benefits

• 25 days of vacation leave in addition to 12 company holidays
• Free Headspace subscription for you and your family
• 401(k) Match
• Subsidized healthcare coverage including medical, vision, and dental
• Medical and Dependent Flexible Spending Accounts
• Generous parental leave with 100% pay
• Long Term and Short Term Disability insurance
• Life insurance
• Flexible hybrid schedule for work/life balance

We value diversity and inclusion and offer opportunities to engage with journalists in our morning conference and news discussions. We provide tools to support wellbeing, including Headspace access and an Employee Assistance Program. We support personal and professional growth through qualifications, courses, and apprenticeships.

Sustainability

Our goal is to become an environmentally regenerative company. For more information, see the sustainability vision and strategy.

Equal Opportunity Employer: The Guardian does not discriminate on the basis of age, color, national origin, ethnic origin, citizenship status, disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, marital status, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Reasonable accommodations are provided upon request. We value diverse perspectives and inclusive working experiences.