Deputy Sports Editor

Summary:
The San Diego Union-Tribune is looking for a versatile editor who can assist with the daily planning of the sports section (online and print), plan and guide daily section production, work alongside full-time reporters and freelancers, and guide special projects as needed.
What you will do:

• Work collaboratively with the sports editor to devise a comprehensive plan for covering San Diego's sports scene
• Edit, post stories and manage the Union-Tribune's sports website and apps, and assist in daily newsletter distribution
• Help maintain a daily sports planner and work collaboratively with copy editors and designers to execute a daily plan
• Serve as a liaison between the sports editor and the production desk
• Work with reporters to develop more engaging, clear, concise copy
• Develop and maintain a stable of freelance reporters
• Work in a digital-first environment where speed and accuracy rule

What you will bring:

• A minimum of five years of journalism experience or equivalent
• Academic degree or equivalent experience in journalism
• Proven ability to juggle multiple tasks in a deadline-driven environment
• Commitment to the fundamentals of journalism: Fairness, accuracy, accessibility
• Knowledge of basic content management systems, newspaper production systems and social media platforms
• Strong interpersonal, critical-thinking and problem-solving skills and an ability to work with people at all levels and across departments and divisions
• Flexibility to work night/weekend/holiday shifts
• Valid driver's license and reliable transportation required

The annual salary range is $80,000-$85,000. Pay is based on several factors including but not limited to education, work experience, time in role, certifications, etc. In addition to your salary, MediaNews Group offers a comprehensive benefits package, and a 401K plan (all benefits are based on eligibility).
Who we are:
The San Diego Union-Tribune, a subsidiary of MediaNews Group, is San Diego's largest media company and its oldest business, dating back to the founding of the Union in 1868.
Today, Union-Tribune publications reach more than 96 percent of San Diego County households each week. The company portfolio includes its Pulitzer Prize-winning newspaper, The San Diego Union-Tribune; the region's leading website, SanDiegoUnionTribune.com; weekly entertainment guide Night + Day; lifestyle magazine Pacific San Diego; The San Diego Union-Tribune en Español; and nine community newspapers: the La Jolla Light; Del Mar Times; Encinitas Advocate; Solana Beach Sun; Carmel Valley Times; Poway News Chieftain; Rancho Santa Fe Review; Ramona Sentinel and Rancho Bernardo News Journal.
Part of the mission of The San Diego Union-Tribune is to build a stronger, more inclusive San Diego, through our coverage and our community events. A diverse, inclusive, transparent workplace is instrumental in that effort. To better reflect and serve the community, the Union-Tribune is sharing the demographic data of its staff and management team and will track it over time to measure improvement.
We are an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.
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