The NFL is seeking a dynamic and creative Senior Editor to conceive imaginative content that will engage and grow targeted audiences on our digital and social platforms. The primary focus will be on the cross-section of women and football.
A successful candidate must have a passion for and a comprehensive understanding of the NFL and truly be excited to engage fans through all digital formats. You will conceive content utilizing all the league’s assets – catchy headlines and graphics, original videos, reporters, informative stats, and data. Exceptional news judgment is crucial, as is a thirst for pop culture, entertainment, and all things sports.
This is a role for someone who can identify interesting conversations about football wherever they are happening, regardless of platform, and turn them into meaningful content for the NFL.
Responsibilities
- Lead and deliver the editorial news meeting every morning at 8:30 am, ensuring all cross-functional platforms are aligned
- Oversee day-to-day editorial assignments and newsgathering
- Write news stories when necessary
- Be able to determine breaking and developing news coverage independently and collaboratively
- Work closely with assignment editors and desk assistants to ensure reporting is uniformly delivered on all platforms
- Track, evaluate, and interpret NFL News content performance to make metrics-supported editorial decisions
- Work with senior leadership to maintain the Digital News Desk staffing schedule.
- Monitor and enforce best practices, including adherence to the NFL Media Style Guide, across the NFL News Desk.
- Work closely with writers/reporters on article executions, from idea generation to publishing.
- Help manage and develop social media strategies for NFL News content to boost fan engagement.
- Identify, curate, and package made-for-social content using creativity, trending data, and solid news judgment
- Watch NFL games in real-time and be able to distinguish highlights and moments from broadcast and sidelines – before, during, and after the game -- that should be repurposed and programmed for this audience
- Oversee day-to-day growth and operations for an offshoot of NFL.com, including coordination with various teams (social media editors, writers, video editors, news desk), as well as copyedit and publish HTML and perform basic Photoshop skills
Required Qualifications
- 7 years of social media, content, or digital editorial experience, preferably in sports
- Creative yet detail-oriented editor who can pull and analyze NFL storylines and reports accurately and in a timely manner
- Bachelor's degree in journalism or related field preferred
- Proven NFL knowledge that lends itself to sound news judgment
- Knowledge of HTML and Photoshop preferred
Preferred Qualifications
Supervisory Responsibility
- Oversee the written content news team staff
- Coordinate with reporters on storylines
- Assign stories
Travel
Other Key Attributes / Characteristics
- Loves football
- Calm under pressure
- Able to lead independently and as part of a group
- Provides supportive leadership to help guide staff
Terms / Expected Hours of Work
- This is a full-time, in-office, five-day-per-week position
- Needs to be able to work a flexible schedule, including nights, weekends, and holidays
Salary / Pay Range
This job posting contains a pay range, which represents the range of salaries or hourly rates that the NFL believes, in good faith, at the time of this posting, that it might be willing to pay for the posted job in the location(s) specified. The NFL expects to hire for this position near the middle of the range. Only in truly rare and exceptional circumstances, where an external candidate has experience, credentials or expertise that far exceed those required or expected for the position, would the NFL consider paying a salary or rate near the higher end of the range.
Benefits Information
To learn more about our comprehensive benefits offerings, please visit: NFL BENEFITS
At the NFL, in-person work at our offices is a top priority because it allows us to collaborate more effectively, build stronger connections, and maintain the culture that drives our success. This role requires onsite presence at an NFL office or stadium location, and remote and/or hybrid working options are not offered.
NO RELOCATION ASSISTANCE WILL BE PROVIDED.
The NFL is committed to building an inclusive work environment that reflects our incredible fan base. We provide an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all employees and applicants without regard to status as protected by applicable federal, state, and local laws.
WHO WE ARE:
NFL Core Values:
- Respect: Everyone matters. We celebrate diverse opinions, honor hard work, and value every contribution.
- Integrity: We do what's right, even when it's tough. We hold ourselves accountable and always follow through.
- Team Responsibility: We support each other and our communities. No one is bigger than the game, and every action impacts others.
- Resiliency: We set high standards, overcome adversity, and adapt to challenges, always striving for excellence.
NFL Leadership Attributes:
- Build Talent: We develop and nurture potential, empowering individuals to grow and succeed.
- Execute: We take action with precision, delivering results that drive our goals forward.
- Inspire: We motivate others through vision, energy, and a commitment to excellence.
- Live Our Values: We embody our core principles in every decision and action.
- Know the Business: We stay informed, understand our industry, and make decisions that strengthen our position.
- Think Big: We challenge the status quo, envision bold possibilities, and strive for transformative impact
WHO YOU ARE:
Talent Attributes: What we expect for our employees:
- Embody an enthusiastic, proactive can-do attitude
- Embrace grit, free from ego or entitlement
- Excel as a relationship builder, with the ability to influence
- Eager learner, driven by passion rather than just ambition
- Encompasses an incredible work ethic with an agile mindset
