News Editor – Sports Content
LADbible Group · Manchester
Job description
About the role
The News Editor will shape the daily sports agenda for SPORTbible across web and social platforms, deciding what to cover, how to cover it, and ensuring stories stand out for fans.
Key responsibilities
- Lead the daily agenda across football, F1, boxing, MMA, golf and tennis.
- Commission, edit and publish accurate, engaging, legally sound journalism.
- Find unique angles beyond headlines and work with social editors to package stories for click‑through.
- Use audience data to sharpen commissioning decisions.
- Coach journalists through editing, feedback and idea development.
Required profile
- 5+ years in a newsroom or digital publishing environment, with editing or commissioning responsibility.
- Strong sports news judgement and deep football knowledge.
- Proven ability to spot original angles on major stories.
- Excellent headline writing and digital packaging skills.
Required skills
- Fluency with social platforms, Search and Discover (Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, YouTube, WhatsApp).
- Confidence using Google Analytics, Chartbeat and NewsWhip.
- Solid understanding of media law, sourcing and verification.
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LADbible Group
Manchester