Managing Editor

The Managing Editor oversees and determines our publishing strategy across our two newsletters, news website, podcasts and social media presence. You are on the frontlines, glued to the pickleball ecosystem and in the know on anything and everything related to pickleball and racquet sports. The Managing Editor will be in charge of all content that is published by our national media brand, The Dink.

Responsibilities

Oversee newsroom and all digital platforms (website, newsletters, social media, podcasts)
Write and create content, graphics and video across all platforms
Run the operational side of the newsroom, ensuring content assignments are made, story and production deadlines are adhered to and editorial standards are met
Oversee, manage and edit content relating to instructional and strategy, equipment recommendations and reviews, pickleball business news and the pro pickleball landscape
Manage reporters and steer reporters toward beat-driven hard news breaks and scoops; work directly with reporters and manage them throughout the day on stories of all types
Supervise and work with reporters to add context, perspective, and voice to their content
Source and manage topics, identify and develop segments and manage distribution of our podcast network
Manage editors across various products and offer direction on range/scope of coverage, what is needed out of reporters, research and design – with a focus on accountability and deadlines
Work with marketing and content teams to develop and execute strategies that build and grow important content consumption metrics such as time spent viewing, pages per session, sessions per day, open and click to read rates, etc.
Routinely and repeatedly determine story treatment and placement
Regularly work with the Sales team on content revenue generation ideas to ensure goals and market interests are met
Monitor and analyze analytics across all platforms, drive decisions to ensure audience growth and brand development

Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree
7+ years of previous work experience
Experience with writing, reporting, copywriting and content creation
Experience with audio and video podcasts
Experience managing social media channels and driving audience growth
Enjoys operating in a dynamic, fluid, rapidly changing environment.
Daily and/or weekly digital/print experience for media or news business
Strong wordsmith who has demonstrated a talent for reporter and story development.
Proficient in major social media platforms (e.g., Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, Instagram, TikTok, etc.)
Ability to monitor the entire pickleball ecosystem to determine major storylines, relevant news and topics that drive conversation
Ability to work and operate efficiently to meet quick turnarounds
Extreme attention to detail
Willingness to "work" on weekends - covering pro pickleball as tournaments unfold

About Upswing Sports & The Dink

Upswing Sports is a portfolio of ventures related to racquet sports, with an emphasis on the fastest growing sport in the world, pickleball. Our cornerstone media property, The Dink, publishes daily content for 100s of thousands of followers, readers and listeners across its two newsletters, two podcasts, news website and expansive social media presence. Upswing Sports also engages in leagues, events, ecommerce and tech via its other ventures.