Sports Editor

The Post And Courier - Charleston, SC

Full-time - Mid Level

Charleston, SC

Publishing Industries

About the position

The Post and Courier, the premier news source for South Carolina, is seeking a dynamic sports editor to lead our existing team, promote a tone for innovation and creative approaches, and help develop plans to expand our staffing and visibility statewide. This is a great opportunity for the right editor. We are looking for someone who knows how to get beyond traditional coverage and can set the pace as we create a new kind of sports network for our state—one that fans can't wait to follow. This is a chance to grow and innovate in an industry where many others are shrinking. The Post and Courier, privately owned and based in Charleston, is a Pulitzer Prize-winning news operation that has opened newsrooms throughout South Carolina in recent years, including in Columbia, Greenville, Myrtle Beach, and the Hilton Head area. That's right. We're growing. And we want to take our sports coverage to a new level with a talented, motivated editor who can lead us there. You would join a great team that aims high and is deeply committed to sustaining meaningful, in-depth local journalism that is vital to our communities and state.

Responsibilities

• Lead the sports team and promote innovative and creative approaches to sports journalism.
• Develop plans to expand staffing and visibility of sports coverage statewide.
• Create a new kind of sports network that engages fans across South Carolina.
• Produce distinctive journalism, including storytelling, analytical pieces, and watchdog coverage.
• Experiment with podcasts, video content, and potential live events.
• Coach reporters and team members to deliver high-quality work.
• Manage multiple projects and meet deadlines effectively.
• Respond to the evolving industry and experiment with new digital approaches to grow audience and revenue.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in journalism, communications, or a related field.
• A minimum of five years in journalism experience.
• Leadership experience with a proven record of high-quality, ambitious work.
• Strong coaching skills to help reporters deliver their best work.
• Deep understanding of producing sports content in a digital environment.
• Ability to develop standout content that differentiates from competitors.
• Desire to produce distinctive journalism across various formats.
• Collaborative and entrepreneurial spirit with eagerness to try new ideas.
• Integrity and understanding of journalistic ethics.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience with live event coverage.
• Familiarity with audience engagement strategies in sports journalism.