Senior Editor, For The Win

For The Win, part of the USA TODAY NETWORK, is seeking a qualified candidate to serve as the brand’s Senior Editor.
 

The ideal candidate should be an experienced writer and editor who feels comfortable at the intersection of sports and internet and helping FTW’s staff produce quality storytelling across multiple platforms. The position demands creativity, organization and leadership skills and will report directly to FTW’s Managing Editor.
 

Responsibilities:

Maintain a content calendar for on-site content, video, audio and other platforms as needed.

Help lead topical and event-driven planning meetings and manage content budgets and deadlines accordingly.

Help develop and implement a FTW style guide.

Manage 2-3 staff writers and help shape their content and storytelling skills.

Read/edit posts as needed.

Requirements:

Bachelor's or master’s degree in communications, journalism, marketing or related field preferred or equivalent combination of education and experience.

5+ years of experience as a writer for a national outlet, preferably in the digital space.

2+ years of experience as an editor for a national outlet, preferably in the digital space.

Willingness to work a flexible schedule as needed to accommodate our publishing schedule and event coverage.

Passion for sports and sports culture.

A thorough understanding of FTW’s voice and how it should translate across all platforms.

Employment is contingent on passing a pre-employment, post-offer background check.

We are eager to learn more about you and how you fit this role. When you apply, don’t limit your upload to a resume; show us what you’ve done. To do so, put together a single document file that includes the following, in this order:
 

1. Your resume – one to two pages.

2. A cover letter that outlines how you would approach the job.

3. Links to 5-7 work samples. Show us what you’ve written, produced or had a hand in that best reflects what you can do.

It is important that these items be assembled into a single document and uploaded in PDF format. Completing these steps will ensure that your application receives the highest consideration.
 
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