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Sports Editing Jobs (NOW HIRING)

Senior Editor, Sport

Manhattan, NY · On-site

$80 - $100/hr

You should bring a deep understanding of both domestic and international sports, combined with experience in efficiently editing large volumes of content while meeting client expectations. Expertise ...

The supervisor will also work with our Sports Editor to refine how we tell and deliver stories, meeting readers where they are. Core coverage areas for The Oregonian/OregonLive sports section include ...

You should bring a deep understanding of both domestic and international sports, combined with experience in efficiently editing large volumes of content while meeting client expectations. Expertise ...

Assign and edit coverage for all platforms, prioritizing mobile, web, and social distribution. * Assist sports with editing stories during peak times during their shift and over the weekend as ...

Assign and edit coverage for all platforms, prioritizing mobile, web, and social distribution. * Assist sports with editing stories during peak times during their shift and over the weekend as ...

Night/Weekend Editor

Louisville, KY · On-site

$80 - $100/hr

Assign and edit coverage for all platforms, prioritizing mobile, web, and social distribution. * Assist sports with editing stories during peak times during their shift and over the weekend as ...

Assign and edit coverage for all platforms, prioritizing mobile, web, and social distribution. * Assist sports with editing stories during peak times during their shift and over the weekend as ...

$60 - $80/hr

You would collaborate with sports editors, reporters, photographers and videographers to produce sports social videos for Instagram, TikTok and YouTube Shorts; jump in to write trending sports news ...

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How much do sports editing jobs pay per year?

As of Sep 7, 2026, the average yearly pay for sports editing in the United States is $51,333.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $20,000.00 and $92,500.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is sports editing?

Sports editing involves selecting, refining, and shaping sports-related content for publication or broadcast. Sports editors work with written articles, video footage, or audio, ensuring accuracy, clarity, and engagement for the target audience. They may collaborate with reporters, photographers, and producers to fact-check information, correct grammar or style, and highlight key moments or stories. Their goal is to present sports coverage that is both informative and captivating for readers or viewers.

How does a sports editor typically collaborate with reporters, photographers, and layout designers to produce compelling sports coverage?

A sports editor plays a central role in coordinating coverage by working closely with reporters to assign stories, guide angles, and ensure factual accuracy. They also collaborate with photographers to select images that best complement written content and with layout designers to create visually appealing pages or digital presentations. Regular meetings and open communication are essential to keep everyone aligned with deadlines and editorial standards. This teamwork ensures that sports stories are engaging, timely, and visually dynamic, meeting audience expectations across print and digital platforms.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a sports editor, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Sports Editor, you need a solid background in journalism, strong writing and editing skills, and a thorough understanding of sports, typically supported by a degree in journalism or communications. Familiarity with content management systems (CMS), AP style, and multimedia editing tools such as Adobe Creative Suite is common in this role. Exceptional attention to detail, time management, and the ability to work collaboratively under tight deadlines are standout soft skills. These abilities ensure accurate, engaging coverage and timely publication in the fast-paced world of sports media.

What is the difference between Sports Editing vs Sports Writing?

AspectSports EditingSports Writing
Required SkillsEditing, proofreading, content managementWriting, storytelling, research
Work EnvironmentEditorial teams, publishing platformsNewsrooms, freelance, online outlets
Common EmployerMedia companies, sports magazinesNews agencies, newspapers, online media
Primary FocusRefining and organizing sports contentCreating original sports stories and reports

Sports Editing involves refining and managing sports content, ensuring accuracy and clarity, while Sports Writing focuses on creating original sports stories and reports. Both roles require strong knowledge of sports, but editing emphasizes content quality, whereas writing emphasizes storytelling and reporting skills.

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Infographic showing various Sports Editing job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 67% Full Time, and 33% Part Time. Highlights an 88% In-person, 6% Hybrid, and 6% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $51,333 per year, or $24.7 per hour.

Senior Editor, Sport

Getty Images, Inc.

Manhattan, NY • On-site

$80 - $100/hr

Other

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement

Posted 19 days ago


Key responsibilities

  • Edit content remotely, in-office, and onsite at sporting events.

  • Deliver content for global distribution, utilizing advanced skills in JPEG and RAW workflows, photo editing software, metadata application, and FTP management.

  • Assist in the training and mentor freelance editors in accordance with company standards, covering image transmission, quality, captioning, and delivery.


Job description

The Editorial team provides our customers with premium, differentiated visuals across news, sports, and entertainment that cover real people, events, actions, and facts. We also grow and maintain one of the world’s most extensive archives of socially significant, historical photos, footage, and prints.

Getty Images is hiring a Senior Editor to join the Sport Editorial team in New York.

Who You Are:

As Senior Sports Editor, you will guide our Sport editing team in delivering exceptional results across live sporting events and client projects. Your role will be a blend of remote, in office and onsite work, including event support, team leadership during group edits, and ensuring timely global content distribution. Working in a fast-paced, deadline-oriented environment, you will balance editorial excellence with customer satisfaction.

You’ll be integral to our global strategy, leading editing teams supporting events on an international scale. You should bring a deep understanding of both domestic and international sports, combined with experience in efficiently editing large volumes of content while meeting client expectations. Expertise in digital photography, photo editing, metadata management, and technical troubleshooting across PC and MAC platforms will be key to success in this role

Your Next Challenge: Content Editing and Distribution:
  • Edit content remotely, in-office, and onsite at sporting events.
  • Deliver content for global distribution, utilizing advanced skills in JPEG and RAW workflows, photo editing software, metadata application, and FTP management.
  • Ensure timely uploads of images to multiple platforms, including websites and client destinations.
  • Collaborate with the Managing Editor to guide the editing team during group edits, ensuring cohesive teamwork and meeting deadlines.
  • Oversee or collaborate with onsite teams (editors, photographers, freelancers), ensuring that workflows align with the event scale and tight deadlines.
  • Act independently and confidently to ensure coverage quality and efficiency.
Training and Mentorship:
  • Assist in the training and mentor freelance editors in accordance with company standards, covering image transmission, quality, captioning, and delivery.
  • Provide feedback on the editing processes to the managing editor to identify improvements, contributing to the team’s growth and excellence.
Client Relationship Management:
  • Build strong relationships with both internal and external clients, delivering exceptional customer service for editorial and client-driven assignments.
  • Serve as a key liaison during commercial workflows, ensuring client needs are met.
  • Foster a collaborative environment, promoting respect, open communication, and a positive culture where every team member feels valued and supported.
What You'll Need:
  • Strong editorial skills with expertise in RAW workflows, photo editing, and metadata management.
  • Excellent communication (both written and verbal) and client service skills.
  • Exceptional organizational skills with keen attention to detail and an ability to meet tight deadlines.
  • Proven ability to manage time effectively and function in high-pressure situations.
  • Strong leadership abilities and a passion for mentoring and developing talent.
  • Analytical and problem-solving skills to ensure smooth workflows and resolve technical challenges.
  • Willingness and ability to travel domestically and internationally, often on evenings and weekends (valid passport required).

$66,200 - $99,200 a year

The starting salary range for this position at the time of posting is USD $66,200 to USD $99,200 per annum. Getty Images has different ranges in different locations within the US, and this range represents the starting base pay range. Actual compensation will depend on factors including but not limited to: qualifications, geographic location, skills, experience, certification, business needs, performance, and level of responsibility along with the requirements of the position. The company reserves the right to modify this pay range at any point in the future. Getty Images is committed to the health and well-being of its employees and benefits for full-time permanent employees may include participation in the company incentive program, equity, and benefits package which is inclusive of medical, dental, vision, 401(k) match, paid company holidays and time off, and paid parental leave. Visit our career site to learn more about our career opportunities and Diversity & Inclusion commitments.

There’s a story in every picture, a narrative in every frame.

We believe in the power of visuals. As a leading visual content creator, our three brands–Getty Images, iStock, and Unsplash–offer a full range of content solutions to meet the needs of any customer, whatever their size, location, or budget. Whether the goal is commercial or philanthropic, revenue-generating or society-changing, market-disrupting or headline-driving, our visuals help any brand, business, or organization communicate more effectively with their target audience and urge them to action. In other words, we know how powerful an image or video can be—and that it can move the world.

Working at Getty Images

Our goal is to be one of the best places to work globally, which means we’re dedicated to providing experiences and resources that allow you to do your best work. Foundational to our culture are our Leadership Principles, which are the shared values that guide how we come together to do our work. We raise the bar and collectively bring solutions while exercising trust, transparency, and care. We actively reject biased behavior and are inclusive of different voices, perspectives, and experiences. We focus on our customers and deliver on our commitments and commercial goals.

We foster a collaborative and supportive environment that prioritizes delivering results efficiently and using time wisely, so that all employees can achieve balance between commitments to the company and health and well-being in our lives. We value the importance of rest and recovery ranging from company-paid holidays to time away from work. Our flexible time off policy is above industry standard. We offer premier benefits with options including above-market competitive medical, dental, vision, health plan savings accounts, life and disability plans, global employee assistance programs, legal, pet, home, and auto coverage at preferential group rates and discounts, as well as retirement and financial education and tools. Full-time employees working at least 25 hours per week are eligible for these programs and health benefits on the 1st of the month following their date of hire.

Getty Images Holdings, Inc is a publicly traded company, and its common stock is listed on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol "GETY". You may be eligible to participate in our Employee Stock Purchase Plan, which allows employees to purchase company stock at a 15% discount to market.

Our employees’ growth, development, belonging, and engagement are important investments. We offer learning experiences ranging from leadership development, diversity and inclusion training, mentoring programs, a high potential program, and professional and skills development. We prioritize staying connected in our hybrid-working world and encourage participation in global morale events and local gatherings, as well as finding community in one or more of our Employee Resource Groups. Learning about our business is paramount, and our open and transparent culture means you’ll have direct access to experts and senior leaders via open forums, all hands, and content hours.

Getty Images believes that diversity is critical to our success in moving the world and is committed to creating an inclusive, mutually respectful environment that celebrates diversity. We seek to hire based on merit, competence, performance, and business needs. Getty Images is an equal-opportunity employer.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, ancestry, color, family or medical care leave, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, national origin, physical or mental disability, political affiliation, protected veteran status, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations, and ordinances.

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