News Editor, Soccer in United States Embassy at Jobgether

This position is listed on behalf of a partner company, who manages all applications and next steps. Our partner is looking for a News Editor, Soccer based in the United States.

As a News Editor, Soccer, you will play a key role in delivering timely, accurate, and engaging soccer coverage to a passionate audience of sports fans. Working in a fast-paced digital newsroom, you will monitor breaking news, produce compelling articles, and curate multimedia content that keeps readers informed and engaged. This role combines strong editorial judgment with creativity, allowing you to shape real-time sports coverage while contributing feature content and in-depth analysis. You'll collaborate with experienced editors and content teams in a digital-first environment that values speed, accuracy, and innovation. If you're passionate about soccer and thrive under deadline-driven conditions, this is an exciting opportunity to make an impact in sports journalism.

• Monitor breaking soccer news, live matches, and trending stories, using strong editorial judgment to identify the most relevant developments for audiences.
• Write clear, concise, and accurate breaking news articles, headlines, captions, and live updates while maintaining high editorial standards under tight deadlines.
• Deliver engaging push notifications that highlight major news, must-watch moments, and feature content to maximize audience engagement.
• Curate news feeds by selecting a balanced mix of written articles, videos, and social media content from trusted sources.
• Pitch, research, and produce feature stories, analysis pieces, and opinion content covering major soccer events, emerging talent, transfers, and key storylines.
• Collaborate with editorial leadership and newsroom colleagues to ensure comprehensive, high-quality sports coverage across multiple digital platforms.
• Support additional editorial initiatives and newsroom projects as needed in a dynamic, fast-moving environment.

• Strong expertise in soccer, including teams, players, competitions, statistics, history, and current trends within the global game.
• Solid understanding of digital journalism, mobile publishing, social media platforms, and audience engagement strategies.
• Previous experience as a news editor, sports writer, or journalist in a professional or academic newsroom is preferred.
• Degree in Journalism, Communications, or a related field is preferred.
• Proven ability to make sound editorial decisions, write accurately under pressure, and meet demanding deadlines.
• Excellent writing, editing, headline creation, and communication skills with exceptional attention to detail.
• Availability to work rotating schedules, including evenings, nights, weekends, and major sporting events.

• Competitive salary ranging from $45,000 to $63,000 USD.
• Performance-based bonus opportunities where applicable.
• Comprehensive employee benefits designed to support physical, financial, and emotional well-being.
• Education assistance and conference reimbursement to encourage continuous learning and professional development.
• Career advancement opportunities, mentorship, and long-term growth within a collaborative editorial organization.
• Fully remote work opportunity within the United States.