Managing Editor, NBA (Remote)
Drive NBA news coverage with distinct storytelling
The Managing Editor oversees NBA news coverage, producing unique reporting and partnering with stakeholders to optimize performance. This role requires a strong affinity for the NBA's constant news cycle and the ability to work nights and weekends.
Why This Role?
Compete in the NBA news landscape with comprehensive editorial oversight
Key Responsibilities
- Provide editorial oversight of NBA news coverage
- Produce distinct storytelling around prominent NBA topics
- Partner with stakeholders to optimize performance
Requirements
- Strong affinity for the NBA's constant news cycle
- Ability to work nights and weekends
- Editorial experience in sports media
Required Skills
Indonesia Context
- Working Hours Overlap:
- Flexible — work your own hours
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Original description from Lever Postings
About Us Powered by one of the largest global newsrooms in sports media, The Athletic brings sports fans the most comprehensive stories about the teams, sports and athletes they love. The Athletic’s newsroom of 500+ full-time staff delivers in-depth coverage of hundreds of professional and college teams across more than 47 North American markets and all 20 football clubs in the English Premier League, as well as many Championship clubs. About the Role This is a senior role providing comprehensive editorial oversight of our NBA news coverage, driving our unique reporting to produce distinct storytelling around the most prominent NBA topics and partnering with stakeholders across the editorial organization to optimize performance. The ideal candidate will have a strong affinity for the constant news cycle of the NBA and be driven to compete in that landscape. There is a strong preference for candidates based on the West Coast, and this position necessitates work on nights and weekends.
Salary Context
Similar Writing & Content roles on LokerDollar pay around $115k/yr (range $26.1k–236k/yr, n=63 active listings).
Hiring at The Athletic
The Athletic has 3 other active roles on LokerDollar and has been hiring here since May 4, 2026 — across Writing & Content, Design, Video & Media.
- Senior Strategist (Remote)
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- Senior Manager, Video Productions Operations (Remote)
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Managing Editor, NBA (Remote) at The Athletic a remote job?
- Yes. Managing Editor, NBA (Remote) at The Athletic is a fully remote role open to candidates worldwide.
- What type of employment is Managing Editor, NBA (Remote) at The Athletic?
- This is a full time position.
- How do I apply?
- Click the "Apply" button on this page to go to the official application at The Athletic.
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