Senior Editor, F1 (London)

About Us

The Athletic is a digital sports media company that brings true sports fans closer to the athletes, teams and leagues that captivate their attention. We serve a multi-faceted audience that craves a richer connection and understanding with immersive storytelling and a like-minded community of fans. Founded in 2016 and with major operational hubs in San Francisco, Los Angeles, London and Melbourne, we empower a truly global team of more than 600 creators and cover more than 250 professional sports and collegiate teams across the United States, Canada and the UK. Our newsroom has produced thousands of in-depth reports along with more than 120 podcasts and other forms of premium content. Put simply, The Athletic is at the center of a sports fan’s universe.

About the Role

We are looking for an experienced editor with an in-depth knowledge of F1 to join our team. 

Working from the UK, you will be responsible for commissioning pieces to The Athletic’s high standards, editing copy and working with other departments to project those stories to the widest audience possible. 

Our ideal candidate will have experience of working in a busy newsroom and managing a small team, a journalistic qualification and SEO expertise. You will be a good communicator with excellent ideas, a desire to drive reporters to break news and a deep understanding of F1. 

This is a unique opportunity to be in the beating heart of our global sports operation. You will be able to work closely with some of the best writers and editors in the business, as well as developing your skills further by liaising with our teams in the U.S. 

This role is hybrid and based in the UK.

Responsiblities

• Commissioning and editing stories (in both U.S. and UK English).
• Liaising daily with reporters.
• Contributing proactively to daily editorial meetings with new ideas.
• Strong news editing and breaking news/live event skills.
• Understanding of social media and data.

Requirements

• Relevant qualification with 4+ years of relevant journalistic experience.
• Ability to operate quickly and communicate information effectively.
• Experience of working with SEO.
• Excellent writing skills and an ability to convey information precisely.
• In-depth knowledge of F1.
• High-level communication skills and an ability to liaise with senior management.
• Collaborate with other global offices and work flexibly across different time zones.

The Athletic offers unique perks and benefits to all full-time employees based on their country of residence. Our UK benefits packages offer benefits and perks, competitive to the local market.

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