Digital Sports Editor/Producer

New York Post•New York, NY

1d•$70,000 - $80,000•Onsite

About The Position

The New York Post is seeking a Digital Sports Editor/Producer to join our team. This is an exciting opportunity to be part of an iconic media brand as it continues to experience exponential growth online. The New York Post Digital Production team is responsible for optimizing every story that goes live on website. The digital team has a hand in headlines, visuals, videos and story builds to ensure that it is up to The Post’s high standards.

Requirements

At least 1-2 years of experience as a sports website producer or editor in a fast-paced online newsroom
Strong editorial judgment and communication skills, with a proven ability to prioritize and package stories that drive digital engagement
Hands-on experience with WordPress or a similar CMS
Deep knowledge of all sports, especially New York teams, and a strong interest in the city’s sports culture
Proven ability to write sharp, web-friendly headlines that are optimized for both readers and search engines
Demonstrated familiarity with SEO best practices and how they inform digital publishing strategy
Experience using analytics tools to monitor performance in real time and adjust story framing, placement, and packaging accordingly
Familiarity with the New York Post’s writing style and a willingness to adapt to our fast-paced, dynamic newsroom
Ability to leverage visuals, multimedia, and social media to enhance stories and maximize reach
Comfort working in a highly collaborative environment with editors, reporters, and digital producers, and flexibility to work nights and weekends

Responsibilities

Edit and produce stories from The Post’s award-winning staff of writers and columnists
Handling breaking news and being able to write and/or produce stories to quickly publish in order to be competitive with rival news organizations
Pitch and write stories by tracking social media sites and other news organizations closely
Send multi-platform alerts to amplify our coverage
Live-blogging coverage of the biggest events in sports
Finding various ways to promote our staff’s in-depth reporting and strong takes
Program the sports homepage, balancing the most important, engaging, and attention-grabbing stories of the moment
An ability to work on your own and produce vibrant stories quickly and accurately
Use analytics to guide decisions while keeping the needs of our core audience front and center
Serve as a go-to resource for digital publishing best practices across the newsroom