Sports Editor

Job Description

A major sports media website is looking for 2 talented and passionate Sports Editors to join its editorial team on a full-time, fully remote basis.

The selected candidates will be responsible for covering sports news and events, creating engaging editorial content, and ensuring accurate and timely publication of sports-related updates across the website and its dedicated platforms.

Job Responsibilities

• Monitor and follow up on local and international sports news and events on a daily basis.

• Research, write, edit, and publish sports news, articles, and reports in a professional and engaging style.

• Cover football news, clubs, national teams, players, leagues, and international tournaments, in addition to other sports.

• Follow breaking sports news and provide timely and accurate coverage.

• Verify information, facts, statistics, and news sources before publication.

• Create attractive and engaging headlines that align with the editorial content.

• Update published articles and news stories based on the latest developments.

• Ensure compliance with editorial guidelines, publishing standards, and copyright regulations.

• Coordinate with the editorial team and dedicated social media accounts to ensure consistent content coverage.

• Work according to assigned shifts to ensure continuous news coverage and smooth editorial operations.

Job Requirements

• Genuine passion for sports and continuous interest in following local and international sports news.

• Good knowledge of football leagues, tournaments, clubs, players, and major sporting events.

• Excellent Arabic writing, grammar, and proofreading skills.

• Strong research skills and the ability to identify and verify reliable information sources.

• Ability to write, rewrite, and edit news stories in a clear, accurate, and engaging journalistic style.

• Ability to work under pressure and handle breaking news with speed and accuracy.

• Strong attention to detail, particularly when dealing with facts, figures, and sports statistics.

• Good communication skills and the ability to work effectively within a team.

• Flexibility and willingness to work in rotational shifts.

• Ability to work independently and maintain productivity in a fully remote environment.

• Commitment to deadlines and editorial quality standards.

Working Conditions

• Employment Type: Full-Time.

• Work Model: 100% Remote (Work from Home).

• Working Days: 6 days per week.

• Days Off: 1 rotational day off per week.

• Work Schedule: Rotational shifts based on business requirements.

What We Offer

• A fully remote working opportunity.

• The opportunity to join the editorial team of a major sports media website.

• A dynamic and fast-paced media working environment.

• Opportunities to develop professional writing and sports journalism skills.

• Exposure to major local and international sporting events.

Job Title: Sports Editor

Number of Vacancies: 2

If you are passionate about sports, have a strong editorial mindset, and can deliver accurate and engaging sports content, we would love to hear from you!