Senior Editor, NFL

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. Help define and execute the overall editorial strategy for CBS Sports’ NFL coverage across daily, seasonal and long-term priorities .

Posted 9/15/2026full-timeNew York City • New York • United StatesSenior💰 $85,600 - $107,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates strong leadership and editorial judgment in managing a team of writers while executing a comprehensive editorial strategy for NFL coverage. Proficient in utilizing audience insights and SEO principles to enhance content quality and engagement across multiple platforms.

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Editorial Strategy DevelopmentTeam Management and MentoringSEO and Audience AnalyticsNFL Knowledge and CoverageContent Management Systems

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Hard Skills

EditingHeadline WritingStory PackagingPerformance EvaluationOriginal Idea GenerationMultiplatform Coverage PlanningOrganizational SkillsDeadline ManagementContent DevelopmentEditorial Decision-Making

Soft Skills

LeadershipCommunicationRelationship ManagementCollaborationCreativity

Tools & Technologies

Content Management SystemsAnalytics ToolsEditorial Planning SystemsSEO ToolsVisual Editing Tools

Certifications & Qualifications

Undergraduate Degree in JournalismCommunications or Related Field

Industry Keywords

NFLFantasy FootballSports BettingEditorial StandardsNewsroom EnvironmentAudience EngagementBreaking NewsNFL DraftCoaching ChangesFree Agency

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Help define and execute the overall editorial strategy for CBS Sports’ NFL coverage across daily, seasonal and long-term priorities
Directly manage, mentor and develop a team of writers, setting clear expectations and providing consistent editorial and performance feedback
Lead regular one-on-one meetings, contribute to formal performance evaluations and create development plans
Hold writers accountable for productivity, quality, collaboration, audience performance and editorial standards
Establish coverage priorities, delegate assignments and ensure deadlines and deliverables are met
Generate and develop original coverage ideas, franchises and enterprise projects
Assign and edit breaking news, analysis, features, rankings, previews, reactions and other stories
Lead coverage surrounding NFL games, trades, injuries, coaching changes, free agency, the NFL Draft and other major league events
Make decisive editorial calls during breaking news, live games and high-volume coverage periods
Work with writers to strengthen reporting, sharpen analysis, improve story structure and develop compelling headlines and presentation
Evaluate team members’ strengths, opportunities and workloads and deploy staff strategically
Identify coverage or capability gaps and recommend assignments, development opportunities and staffing needs
Create efficient workflows and communication systems
Use audience insights, SEO principles and performance data to evaluate coverage and inform editorial decisions
Coordinate with fantasy, betting, social, video, newsletters, programming and other editorial teams on multiplatform coverage
Balance immediate audience opportunities with original work that builds long-term authority and loyalty
Represent the NFL team in editorial planning and communicate priorities to senior newsroom leadership
Foster creativity, urgency, accuracy, collaboration and continuous improvement

Requirements

What you’ll need

At least three years of professional experience in a digital editorial or newsroom environment
Meaningful experience directly managing writers or editors, including setting goals, delivering feedback and evaluating performance
A demonstrated record of leading editorial coverage and making high-level decisions during major news or live-event windows
Exceptional editorial judgment and the ability to prioritize coverage in a fast-moving, high-pressure environment
A proven ability to generate original ideas and turn them into successful stories, franchises or multiplatform coverage plans
Excellent editing, headline-writing and story-packaging skills
Strong organizational and operational skills, with the ability to manage people, deadlines and multiple concurrent workstreams
Deep knowledge of the NFL, its teams and players, and the major issues and trends shaping the league
A comprehensive understanding of the NFL calendar and news cycle, including games, roster movement, injuries, transactions, coaching changes, free agency and the NFL Draft
Experience using SEO, audience analytics and other acquisition and engagement tools to inform editorial strategy
Strong leadership, communication and relationship-management skills
An undergraduate degree, preferably in journalism, communications or a related field
Ability to work from New York
Schedule flexibility, including nights, weekends and holidays as games, news developments and editorial shifts warrant
A track record of improving employee performance and helping writers produce more ambitious, distinctive work
Experience leading a team through organizational changes, evolving priorities or demanding coverage periods
Experience developing major editorial franchises, special packages or enterprise projects
Demonstrated success collaborating across editorial departments and platforms
Familiarity with NFL Draft, fantasy football, sports betting, social media and emerging audience trends
Experience working with content-management, analytics and editorial-planning systems
Working knowledge of Photoshop or similar visual-editing tools

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
401(k) plan
Life insurance coverage
Disability benefits
Tuition assistance program
PTO
Attractive compensation and comprehensive benefits packages
Generous paid time off
Opportunities for on-site and virtual engagement events
Opportunities to make meaningful connections and build a vibrant community