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Sports Desk Editor (Multiple Locations)
The Associated Press•Minneapolis, MN
•Onsite
About The Position
The Associated Press seeks a night editor to join its Sports desk in the U.S. This editor will be part of a multi-format newsgathering and text-editing team, managing content from dozens of reporters globally. Nights and weekends are required. We are looking for a self-starter who brings creative ideas, thrives in breaking news situations and contributes to a team-first environment. You will edit and file content in a fast-paced environment for thousands of customer newsrooms and millions of users on AP’s direct-to-audience platforms. You will work closely with staff to elevate stories, fact-check copy and ensure AP has the strongest report on breaking sports news, game stories and enterprise. You will use audience metrics and other tools to identify trends, understand audience behavior and help turn those insights into stronger reporting and storytelling. You will also employ a range of tools to monitor breaking news developments and trending topics, coordinating with Sports managers and other teams across AP to ensure our coverage is competitive.
Requirements
- Experience covering sports who are fast, creative editors able to handle spot news, game stories, features and enterprise.
- Strong news sense, sound editorial judgment and the ability to communicate effectively across teams and formats.
- At least three years of full-time journalism or copy-editing experience.
- Willing and able to work any shift, including nights and weekends, as AP is a 24/7 operation.
- Ability to work in the U.S. or gain permission to do so.
- Advanced-level professional competency in written and spoken English.
Nice To Haves
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience.
- Professional competency in a language besides English is a plus.
- Strong interpersonal, organizational and planning skills, with the ability to juggle multiple projects across formats and deliver success on complex, challenging story lines.
- Ability to use audience data, metrics tools and trend-spotting tools to help shape coverage decisions and improve story selection, framing and presentation.
Responsibilities
- Manage content from dozens of reporters globally.
- Edit and file content in a fast-paced environment for thousands of customer newsrooms and millions of users on AP’s direct-to-audience platforms.
- Work closely with staff to elevate stories, fact-check copy and ensure AP has the strongest report on breaking sports news, game stories and enterprise.
- Use audience metrics and other tools to identify trends, understand audience behavior and help turn those insights into stronger reporting and storytelling.
- Employ a range of tools to monitor breaking news developments and trending topics, coordinating with Sports managers and other teams across AP to ensure our coverage is competitive.
Benefits
- Competitive medical, dental and vision coverage
- Retirement benefits
- Company paid life insurance
- Paid vacation and sick days
- Paid parental leave for any new parent
- Mental well-being resources
- 401(k) plan
- Employer-sponsored health insurance plan
- Paid time off and holidays
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Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Associate degree
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