Sportico: Managing Editor

Job Description

Sportico is seeking a Managing Editor to take a leadership role in the newsroom, helping run our coverage the billion-dollar intersection of sports and finance.
The ideal candidate has more than ten years of experience as a senior-level editor at a digital media publication. That includes managing groups of reporters and editors, maintaining a publishing schedule, upholding editorial standards, ideating stories, consulting on news gathering, and other day-to-day tasks that keep the newsroom functioning. This person will also be expected to contribute at the strategic level, helping shape Sportico's long-term editorial direction and collaborate with the business team to create and grow revenue-generating franchises.
Our newsroom is currently comprised of about 15 people-including social media and editors-based almost entirely in PMC's New York headquarters. This candidate would work full-time out of that Midtown Manhattan newsroom, managing some of the sports business world's most talented reporters. The role's purview includes the Sportico site, newsletters, social media, and digital series. It will also involve potential collaborations across PMC's portfolio of brands.

Requirements and Responsibilities:
• 10+ years of experience managing a newsroom as a senior-level editor (i.e., editor-in-chief, managing editor, executive editor)
• Proven ability to handle breaking news
• Familiarity with the day-to-day work of both editors and journalists, ideally with personal experience with both
• Comfort setting and maintaining a weekly pub schedule
• Willingness to define and enforce Sportico's high journalistic standards
• Understanding of the changing nature of digital publishing
• Ability to delegate and organize the newsroom to optimize efficiency and ability
• Partnering with our editor-in-chief and publisher at the intersection of Sportico's editorial and business endeavors
As PMC values in-person collaboration and team cohesion, employees work onsite 4 days a week and 1 day remotely with a focus on maintaining a vibrant and inclusive culture.
Typical wage range: $160k - $175k. Factors that could be used to determine your actual salary may include your specific skills, years of experience and comparison to current employees already in this role. The typical candidate is hired below midpoint of the range.
If you have more or less experience than specified on this job posting, please apply and list your salary expectations.
If hired, employee will be in an ''at-will position'' and the Company reserves the right to modify base salary (as well as any other discretionary payment or compensation program) at any time, including for reasons related to individual performance, Company or individual department/team performance, and market factors).
PMC is committed to the health and wellness of our employees. As part of PMC's paid healthcare plan, the company pays 100% of the monthly health, dental and vision plan premiums for the employee and their family. The total compensation package for this position will include other elements including 401(k) eligibility and paid time off benefits. Details of participation in these benefit plans will be provided if an employee receives an offer of employment.
It's all About You…
PMC's comprehensive benefits package is thoughtfully designed to support every aspect of your life, empowering you to thrive both personally and professionally. We offer PMC-Paid Healthcare with no employee paycheck contributions on medical, dental, and vision for you and your family. PMC also offers Flexible Spending Accounts (Healthcare, Dependent Care & Commuter), an Employee Assistance Program, Life Insurance, Short & Long Term Disability, Paid Parental Leave, and a 401(k) Retirement Plan with an Employer match. Employees are also eligible to take advantage of company discounts and perks including Pet Insurance, Home & Auto Insurance, Mortgage discounts, and a variety of other savings on wellness, lifestyle, and financial essentials. As part of PMC's dedication to consistently meet employee's needs, we are currently launching a new Flexible Vacation Policy.
At PMC, we believe working in a highly collaborative, office-first environment fosters real-time communication, spontaneous idea sharing, and stronger interpersonal relationships that drive innovation and team cohesion. PMC prioritizes in-person collaboration and does not offer remote-only roles.
About Sportico
Sportico is a high-quality digital content platform that provides market-moving sports industry news, data, information, strategies, leadership, insight, and live media.
Sportico will leverage PMC's industry-leading infrastructure and best practices for digital publishing, news gathering, live media and events. Sportico's parent company, Penske Media Corporation (PMC), is a leading digital news, publishing and Information Services Company founded in 2003.

Jobcode: Reference SBJ-232n65-216-73-216-3-42 in your application.