Deputy Sports Editor, The California Post
About The Position
The California Post is seeking a Deputy Sports Editor to help lead our sports coverage in one of the greatest sporting cities in the world. Reporting to the Sports Editor, the Deputy Sports Editor will play a key role in managing the day-to-day operation of the sports desk - from managing reporters, to ensuring our content is simply the best. With LA the home to world famous franchises like the Lakers, Dodgers and the Rams, this is the dream job for the leader who loves sport and loves setting the agenda. The successful candidate for this hands-on editing role knows what the fans want to know, has a strong understanding of California sport including college sport and is committed to finding the great stories. They will be critical to helping create a great environment for our reporting team and will be audience focused in all they do to maximize the reach of content. The Deputy Sports Editor will serve as a crucial partner to the Sports Editor, ensuring across digital and print, the California Post sets the sports agenda in Los Angeles and beyond.
Requirements
- At least 7 years of professional sports journalism experience, including newsroom leadership or editing experience
- Strong editing and headline-writing skills, with the ability to sharpen copy quickly under deadline pressure
- Proven knowledge of Los Angeles and national sports, with strong instincts for what stories will resonate with fans
- Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced newsroom environment
- Experience mentoring and guiding reporters to deliver impactful coverage
- Proficiency with WordPress or similar CMS platforms; familiarity with digital workflows
- Strong understanding of social media and audience engagement strategies
- Collaborative spirit with excellent communication and organizational skills
- A passion for sports and the storytelling that brings fans closer to the teams, players, and culture they care about
Responsibilities
- Support the Sports Editor in overseeing all sports coverage for the California Post
- Manage the daily workflow of the sports desk, setting priorities, assigning stories, and ensuring deadlines are met
- Edit, polish, and elevate copy to meet the Post's standards of clarity, impact, and voice
- Provide guidance, feedback, and mentorship to reporters and columnists, helping them sharpen their coverage and source stories
- Identify stories, trends, and cultural moments that matter to LA sports fans
- Collaborate with the Sports Editor on shaping coverage strategies to ensure the Post is setting the pace, not following the pack
- Work closely with photo, design, video, and digital teams to package stories in creative, engaging ways
- Partner with the audience development team to expand the reach of our sports coverage across digital and social platforms
- Monitor analytics and audience insights to help refine coverage and grow readership
Benefits
- In addition to compensation, the company provides eligible employees a comprehensive and highly competitive benefits package, with a variety of physical health, retirement and savings, caregiving, emotional wellbeing, transportation, and other benefits, including "elective" benefits employees may select to best fit the needs and personal situations of our diverse workforce.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Industry
Broadcasting and Content Providers
Education Level
No Education Listed
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
