The Daily News in Huntingdon, Pennsylvania, is seeking a full-time Sports Editor to lead the newspaper’s print and digital coverage of local high school, college and professional sports. We are looking for a dynamic editor to shape the next generation of sports coverage in Huntingdon County.

Responsibilities include:

Leading and managing a team of freelance sports journalists for coverage of local high school and college sports in a deadline-driven sports department
Assigning, writing and editing local sports coverage
Coordinating the coverage of live sports events, including at area high schools, colleges and youth sports
Coordinating and managing the Female and Male Athletes Scholarship Program
Collaborating with the managing editor to develop new initiatives for audience growth and engagement
Maintaining existing relationships with sources and developing new sources and story pitches for comprehensive coverage
Layout and design of print pages for the daily editions of The Daily News

Requirements:

Bachelor's degree in journalism or related field or equivalent experience
At least one year of experience as sports editor preferred
Strong writing, spelling and grammar skills, as well as an understanding of AP style and dedication to accuracy
Proven ability to manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment.
Solid news judgment and a working knowledge of interpreting analytics
Strong sense of journalism ethics
Ability to collaborate and communicate effectively with team members.
Proficiency on social media platforms
Previous experience in layout/design with Adobe InDesign or a comparable layout/design program preferred but not required.

This is an in-person position that requires nights and weekends. A competitive salary and benefits plan are offered to the successful candidate. This is a great job opportunity for a current sports editor or a sports writer who has at least 2 years of experience covering local high school and college sports. Apply today!

The Daily News is an equal opportunity employer.

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