Deputy Managing Editor (Editorial)

TL;DR

Deputy Managing Editor (Editorial): Overseeing daily news desk operations and editorial quality for a high-traffic sports publication with an accent on news judgment, rapid editing, and cross-departmental collaboration. Focus on maintaining 24/7 coverage, improving story clarity, and strategizing coverage for breaking news and trending sports events.

Location: Must be based in the UK and have the right to work without sponsorship

Company

hirify.global is a digital sports media company providing high-quality, subscription-based journalism.

What you will do

• Rigorously edit and publish stories from a wide range of sportswriters.
• Collaborate with editors to launch coverage for breaking news and plan ahead for key events.
• Coordinate with field reporters and design/photo teams to ensure high-quality visual execution.
• Maintain editorial standards, style, and story structure across all content.
• Directly supervise staff and provide leadership on specific shifts.
• Write and report spot news and trending stories as needed.

Requirements

• 4+ years of experience editing news stories.
• Strong copy editing skills with a proven ability to improve story quality.
• Must have the right to work in the UK without sponsorship.
• Experience working within a content management system (WordPress experience is a bonus).
• Ability and willingness to work nights and weekends.
• Familiarity with social media platforms for news gathering.

Culture & Benefits

• Full-time employment with competitive local market benefits.
• Collaborative newsroom environment focused on high-quality journalism.
• Opportunities to shape editorial workflow and best practices.
• Equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion.