Global Sports Editor (Global editor)

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The Associated Press seeks a dynamic, innovative Global Sports Editor to lead one of the world's most respected sports news operations. This senior editorial leader will guide a global team in delivering distinctive, high-impact sports journalism across text, video, photos, audio and digital platforms. We are looking for an editor to lead a digital transformation of sports storytelling - developing products that meet audiences where they are, grow engagement, and drive customer use.

Responsibilities: The Global Sports Editor sets the agenda for AP's sports coverage, from the biggest global events to breaking news, compelling enterprise and innovative storytelling that engages audiences around the world. In this role, you will oversee coverage of marquee events like the Olympics, World Cup, Super Bowl and major college sports, while ensuring AP is equally strong on breaking news, investigative reporting and creative digital formats.

In this role, you will expand our reach to new audiences. This includes advancing visual and video-first storytelling, exploring new formats such as live blogs and social-friendly video. You'll place a special focus on working closely with AP video journalists, as well as our external sports video partner.

The successful candidate will work closely with leaders in Product and Revenue identifying opportunities that ensure AP's products and resources are aligned with the most valuable coverage. You will partner with video, photo, data and audience teams to create a truly integrated sports report, while fostering collaboration with AP's global beat teams across all formats.

We're looking for a Global Sports Editor who will promote innovative and inclusive coverage that maintains AP's standards for integrity and objectivity. You will develop, support and mentor your staff, fostering a culture of growth, collaboration and accountability through regular feedback, evaluations and stretch opportunities. You must have the ability and willingness to work at night and on weekends, or as coverage demands, as AP is a 24/7 operation.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience.
• Authorization to work in the U.S.
• Advanced-level professional competency in written and spoken English. Professional competency in additional languages is strongly preferred.
• Experience managing large budgets.
• Strong interpersonal, organizational and planning skills, with the ability to juggle multiple projects across formats and deliver success on complex, challenging story lines.

Preferred Qualifications:

Strong leadership skills are essential: Ideally, you have at least ten years of experience as a manager at a news organization. In this role, you will recruit, develop and retain top talent, fostering an inclusive culture grounded in equity, collaboration and respect. You'll champion diversity of thought and experience in both staffing and storytelling, ensuring our coverage connects with and reflects the global audiences we serve. You'll set high standards for accuracy, fairness and creativity, and inspire your team to meet them.

The Global Sports Editor reports to the Director of Global Beats and is part of AP's senior editorial leadership, helping shape the future of AP's journalism. The role is based at AP's New York headquarters, with at least three days per week worked in office, and will require travel to lead coverage of major sports events worldwide.

We will consider strong candidates who do not meet every listed qualification. Cover letters are required; please use the opportunity to describe the unique qualifications you would bring to this role.

Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis, and candidates are encouraged to apply before Nov. 26.

The anticipated salary range for this position is $150,000 - $180,000, contingent on experience and other job-related factors.Employees are eligible to participate in a 401(k) plan and an employer-sponsored health insurance plan, as outlined in the official plan documents. Additionally, they are eligible for paid time off and holidays per AP policy."

The Associated Press offers comprehensive benefits which include:

* Competitive medical, dental and vision coverage

* Retirement benefits

* Company paid life insurance

* Paid vacation and sick days

* Paid parental leave for any new parent

* Mental health resources

AP seeks to build an inclusive organization grounded in respect for differences. We support all aspects of diversity and provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, marital status, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, status as a veteran, or other characteristic protected by law.