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We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Supervising Editor to lead our team of editors in producing top-quality sports journalism content. As a Supervising Editor, you will play a pivotal role in shaping and executing the editorial vision for our sports section, ensuring that our coverage is engaging, informative, and relevant to our audience. If you are passionate about sports, have a deep understanding of the editorial process, and have a proven track record of producing outstanding content, we encourage you to apply.

Typical work day at theScore:

• Supervise and schedule a team of News Editors.
• Monitor breaking news across the sports landscape; assign coverage accordingly.
• Manage content in all sport verticals to ensure a first-rate user experience.
• Strategize and coordinate with the Managing Editor, Features Editor, and Social Editors to ensure best-in-class coverage across all verticals and mediums.
• Oversee editorial approval of all push alerts.
• Write content as required.
• Assist the Managing Editor in implementing changes to editorial policies.
• Provide necessary performance feedback to the Managing Editor and News Editors.
• Help ensure editorial guidelines and best practices are followed in the newsroom.
• Support the Managing Editor in building content plans for special events.
• Oversee coverage for special events as needed.
• Other duties as required.

About You

Requirements:

• Previous experience as a news editor and/or writer in a post-secondary or professional newsroom setting.
• A degree in Journalism is preferred.
• Experience in sports media; digital focus is preferred.
• Experience managing and leading a team.
• Irrefutable knowledge of and passion for all major sports.
• Strong knowledge of modern digital journalism, social media, and the mobile landscape.
• Ability to confidently make immediate editorial judgments in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to write and edit in a modern, creative style.
• Excellent communication skills
• Available and prepared to work evenings and weekends.

What we offer

• Competitive compensation package.
• Comprehensive Benefits package.
• Fun, relaxed work environment.
• Education and conference reimbursements

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