Senior Editor, Baseball Jobs

The Messenger is a new digital media company, launching May 15th 2023, whose mission it is to deliver accurate, balanced, non-partisan reporting across every subject, from news, politics and business to sports and entertainment.

We are looking for an experienced and driven Senior Editor to lead our Baseball coverage. The Senior Editor will be responsible for overseeing a team of editors and writers, ensuring the quality and timeliness of our coverage, and developing engaging and insightful content. The Senior Editor will work closely with other editors and departments to ensure that our coverage aligns with the overall editorial direction of the publication.

Responsibilities:

• Collaborate with other editors to ensure consistency in style and voice. Work with designers and multimedia producers to enhance baseball content.
• Work with the sports leadership team to plan and execute a content strategy for coverage of baseball
• Stay up-to-date with the latest news and trends in the world of baseball
• Ensure the accuracy, quality, and timeliness of baseball coverage. Develop innovative ways to tell stories
• Attend sporting events and press conferences as needed. Develop and maintain relationships with sources and experts
• Manage a team of editors and writers and assign and edit stories for digital and other platforms

Requirements:

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Proven leadership skills and the ability to manage a team
• Minimum of 5 years of professional editing or related experience, preferably in sports journalism. Knowledge of AP style, photo editing, and content management systems.
• Ability to work under tight deadlines and in a fast-paced environment. Flexibility to work evenings, weekends, and holidays as needed
• Strong knowledge of baseball at all levels and the ability to assign, develop and create insightful analysis and commentary. Ability to edit content across all sports as needed. Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Proven leadership skills and the ability to manage a team

We are an equal-opportunity employer and welcome all qualified candidates to apply for this position regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other legally protected status.