Managing Editor, Atmosphere Sports

Atmosphere is seeking a dynamic and visionary sports production leader to help build an audio-optional streaming sports channel.

The Managing Editor will be given the rare opportunity to help build a sports channel from scratch, and then lead the daily production and programming of the channel, reporting to the Vice President of News.

Must be organized and efficient at managing your own time and the time of others under deadline pressure. Must be a manager who cares about and respects their team, and works to find a healthy balance between the stresses of careers in news production and the physical and mental demands of personal lives.

This role will preferably be based in our Austin, Texas, newsroom.

JOB DESCRIPTION:

• Lead the creation, production and programming of Atmosphere Sports
• Manage show production teams, approving scripts, banners and rundowns
• Create and enforce standards and practices that ensure fair and accurate reporting
• Work closely with partners to source content across a wide range of sports interests
• Hire, lead and help develop editorial staff members for growth, positioning them for new opportunities as the network evolves
• Manage schedules for sports team members
• Set the programming strategy to capture and retain viewers
• Oversee maintenance of a program guide
• Oversee special programming related to significant sports and sports news events
• Create cooperative partnerships with departments across Atmosphere that support audience growth and brand consistency
• Work with marketing to update news programming and consumer-facing marketing elements
• Work with technical teams to develop consistent updates to systems and workflows to ensure quality control standards are met and surpassed
• Perform other duties as needed

PREFERENCES:

• 6+ years of increasing editorial responsibility and people management experience
• BS/BA in journalism, communication or related field
• Experience with sports media rights management
• Live and breathe through a wide net of sports interests
• Understand and can translate topics such as fantasy sports, sports betting, video gaming, the business of sports + traditional sports coverage, such as highlights, Xs & Os and stats
• Bring a vision for seizing the moment and creating a unique sports coverage experience that you and your friends would want to gather ‘round and watch 
• Proactive work ethic 
• Excellent organizational skills with the ability to multitask
• Efficiency with Google Sheets and Docs
• Ability to work and thrive in a fast paced startup environment (can move between 30,000 feet to 3 feet with ease)
• Natural ability to connect and build strong relationships with others, demonstrating strong emotional intelligence and an ability to communicate clearly
• Proven leadership, personal integrity and charisma to build consensus with colleagues
• Proven ability to have hard conversations with tact and care

COMPENSATION & BENEFITS:

• Competitive salary
• Competitive insurance plans
• Company equity
• Open vacation policy
• And so much more!