Senior Editor, NFL

About the Role

This Senior Editor position is integral to a dynamic NFL newsroom, responsible for shaping the planning, production, and publication of daily and long-form football content. You will lead a team of reporters, driving high-impact storytelling across breaking news, in-depth analysis, and multimedia formats. The role combines hands-on editing with strategic planning to define the future of NFL coverage. Utilizing audience insights, SEO strategies, and performance data, you will refine content strategy to maximize engagement. Close collaboration with visuals, audience, and business teams is essential to enhance storytelling quality and reach. This is a fast-paced environment where editorial judgment, speed, and creativity directly impact subscriber experience and growth.

Accountabilities

• Oversee and manage a team of NFL reporters, guiding daily coverage, breaking news output, and in-depth analysis while ensuring editorial quality and consistency.
• Plan and coordinate story assignments across formats including articles, live blogs, video projects, and long-form features, balancing short-term news with long-term editorial initiatives.
• Drive the editorial vision for NFL coverage by generating story ideas, identifying expansion opportunities, and shaping a distinctive and engaging voice across platforms.
• Edit, publish, and optimize content using digital publishing tools while ensuring alignment with audience engagement metrics, SEO best practices, and subscription goals.
• Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams including visuals, audience development, and business stakeholders to maximize storytelling impact and distribution efficiency.

Requirements

• A minimum of 4 years of professional experience in sports journalism, with a proven track record in editorial leadership or direct management of writers.
• Possess a deep and comprehensive understanding of the NFL, with the ability to generate insightful, accurate, and compelling football coverage.
• Demonstrated capability to manage fast-paced editorial workflows, including breaking news situations, strict deadlines, and multi-platform publishing.
• Familiarity with digital publishing systems, SEO best practices, and performance analytics tools for content optimization.
• Excellent communication, leadership, and organizational skills, with the ability to guide teams and coordinate effectively across multiple departments.
• Flexibility to work varied hours, including nights, weekends, and holidays, to support a 24/7 sports news operation.
• This is a remote position open to candidates located in the United States or Canada.

Benefits

• A competitive annual base salary ranging from $80,000 to $90,000 USD.
• Potential eligibility for bonuses and equity-based compensation, contingent on role and performance.
• Comprehensive health coverage, including medical, dental, and vision insurance for eligible employees.
• Retirement savings support through a company-matching 401(k) plan for U.S.-based roles.
• Generous paid time off, encompassing vacation days, sick leave, and parental leave, based on eligibility.
• Support for professional growth through tuition reimbursement and various learning programs.
• Flexible spending accounts (FSA) and additional wellness benefits are available for U.S. employees.
• An opportunity to work within a dynamic, sports-focused newsroom offering significant editorial autonomy and collaborative opportunities.

Additional Information

This role is managed by a partner company, with Jobgether facilitating the application process. Applications are reviewed using an AI-powered matching system for speed and objectivity, with a shortlist then provided to the hiring company for their internal review and next steps. Jobgether processes personal data for candidacy evaluation and sharing with the hiring employer, based on legitimate interest and pre-contractual measures. AI tools may assist in application review, but final hiring decisions are human-led. For data processing inquiries, please contact us.