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How much do sports editor jobs pay per year?

As of Sep 9, 2026, the average yearly pay for sports editor in Raleigh, NC is $49,897.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $19,400.00 and $89,900.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a sports editor?

A sports editor is a journalism professional who is responsible for assigning and editing stories about sports and athletes. As a sports editor, your job duties include maintaining contacts with professional writers and media professionals in the sports industry and assigning stories to reporters. You also work closely with the marketing and sales departments at your publication as well as the executives, with whom you discuss budgets and coverage. Some sports editors focus on a specific sport or division, such as college or professional, while others may have more general responsibilities, covering a number of sports.

What does a sports editor do?

A Sports Editor is responsible for overseeing the sports section of a newspaper, magazine, website, or other media outlet. They assign stories to writers, edit articles for accuracy and clarity, and ensure that coverage is timely and engaging. Sports Editors also collaborate with photographers and designers, manage deadlines, and often decide which sports stories receive the most prominence. They play a key role in shaping the voice and direction of sports journalism for their publication.

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 strong writing, editing, and journalistic judgment, typically supported by a degree in journalism or communications and relevant newsroom experience. Familiarity with content management systems (CMS), AP Style, and digital publishing tools is essential. Excellent leadership, time management, and collaboration skills help you guide a team and work under deadlines. These abilities are crucial for producing accurate, engaging sports content and ensuring the smooth operation of the editorial process.

How does a sports editor typically collaborate with writers and photographers to produce compelling sports coverage?

A Sports Editor works closely with reporters, writers, and photographers to plan and assign coverage of sporting events, ensuring that stories are timely, accurate, and engaging. They often coordinate pre-event discussions to outline angles and expectations, review drafts for clarity and style, and provide constructive feedback. Regular meetings and open communication are essential, as the Sports Editor must balance multiple assignments, manage deadlines, and help resolve challenges that arise during coverage. This collaborative approach ensures high-quality content and fosters a dynamic, creative newsroom environment.

What is the difference between Sports Editor vs Sports Writer?

AspectSports EditorSports Writer
CredentialsTypically a degree in journalism, communications, or related field; experience in editing and managementDegree in journalism, communications, or related; strong writing skills
Work EnvironmentEditorial offices, media outlets, newspapers, online platformsNewsrooms, sports events, freelance or staff positions
ResponsibilitiesOversees content, manages writers, edits articles, plans coverageResearches, writes, and reports sports stories and features

While both roles require sports knowledge and strong communication skills, a Sports Editor manages the editorial process and team, whereas a Sports Writer focuses on creating sports content. The Sports Editor has more managerial duties, while the Sports Writer emphasizes writing and reporting.

Are sports editors still in demand?

Sports editors are still in demand as media outlets, online platforms, and sports organizations seek professionals to manage content, oversee reporting, and ensure accurate coverage. However, the role increasingly requires digital skills, familiarity with content management systems, and adaptability to changing media consumption trends.

How much do sports editors make?

Sports editors typically earn a median annual salary of around $50,000 to $70,000, depending on experience, location, and the size of the publication. Salaries can vary widely, with more experienced editors or those working for major outlets earning higher wages, and some may receive additional benefits or bonuses.
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Infographic showing various Sports Editor job openings in Raleigh, NC as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% Internship, 1% As Needed, 69% Full Time, 26% Part Time, 1% Temporary, and 2% Contract. Highlights an 95% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 4% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $45,323 per year, or $21.8 per hour.

Senior Public Relations and International Tourism Manager

Raleigh, NC • On-site

Greater Raleigh Convention and Visitors Bureau
Travel Arrangement Services • 11 - 50 employees
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Full-time

This job post has expired 1 day ago. Applications are no longer accepted.

Key responsibilities

  • Execute day-to-day media relations activities, including developing media relationships, creating media materials, and coordinating media visits.

  • Maintain and update media content, media lists, and tracking systems, and manage media/public relations portals and CRM software.

  • Assist with international tourism efforts by coordinating site visits, attending trade shows, and developing promotional materials to attract international visitors.

Job description

GREATER RALEIGH CONVENTION AND VISITORS BUREAU

Senior Public Relations and International Tourism Manager

OVERVIEW:
The Senior Public Relations and International Tourism Manager for the Greater Raleigh Convention and Visitors Bureau (Visit Raleigh) is a mid-level manager position in the Public Relations and International Tourism Department who works with the Director of Public Relations and International Tourism and a Public Relations and International Tourism Manager to execute day-to-day media relations and international tourism trade efforts in order to promote Raleigh, N.C., to regional, national and international markets. Media relations responsibilities include working directly with editors, print reporters, broadcast journalists, bloggers, freelance writers, filmmakers, photographers, authors and publishers of travel-oriented books. The international tourism trade aspect of the job is tasked with selling and marketing Wake County to tour operators, receptive operators, wholesalers and retail travel agents in strategic international markets of interest. Work involves attending trade shows, managing client contacts and account maintenance, attending local and national hospitality events, making live presentations and creating and executing sales missions/FAM trips with Wake County partners and Visit North Carolina.

RESPONSIBILITIES:
Public Relations (85%)

  • Develop new media relationships and leveraging existing ones with broadcast and print media contacts, as well as freelance, online and blogger contacts. This is done through strategic pitching for all verticals (including leisure, meetings and conventions, sports and international) of story ideas and angles along with media tours, FAMs, site visits, frequent follow up with previous contacts and connecting through social media channels.
  • Maintain the Media section of visitRaleigh.com with new information, media coverage, media lists, story ideas and images.
  • Create and execute the GRSA PR Editorial Calendar.
  • Create media materials and write news releases, story idea sheets, backgrounders, fact sheets, media advisories, video news release scripts, articles and pitches aimed at local, regional, national and international press and travel trade.
  • Oversee basic design of domestic and international pitch sheets, sales sheets, press kit materials and other media assets as needed for pitching, tradeshows and representation.
  • Coordinate on-site media visits, group FAMs, international media or any other on-site media visit or opportunity including hosting FAMs or writers in partnership with Visit North Carolina. NOTE: This often means escorting the journalists and/or meeting them for lunch or dinner and working at night and on the weekends as needed.
  • Part of a team effort in organizing local media events that enhance the standing of tourism in the community or the unveiling of specific marketing efforts.
  • Maintain internal media databases as well as tracking and measurement of earned media.
  • Manage media/public relations portal and inputting content into organizational CRM software.
  • Regularly communicate with Wake County hospitality partners on media opportunities, coverage received and assisting with any public relations efforts.
  • Follow trends and media coverage to concept, develop, research and recommend new ideas for public relations and marketing campaigns and media pitch angles.
  • Assist other departments with special assignments and projects as needed.

International Tourism Trade (15%)
Work under the direction of the Director of Public Relations and International Tourism to assist with the CVB’s efforts to grow international visitation from key strategic markets. The manager will help the department achieve its goal to generate tour operator and receptive operator leads for hotels, attractions and other partners through:

  • Working closely with the Director and Visit North Carolina to coordinate and execute site visits/FAM trips to the area for international tour operators and airline partners.
  • Attending joint trade shows and sales missions targeted towards international tour operators in markets of interest.
  • Working with Wake County hotels, attractions and restaurants to educate them on the importance of international business, how to work with that market and help generate business for our partners.
  • Growing F.I.T. visitation at key events with international appeal (including but not limited to: The Soccer Tournament (TST), Carolina Hurricanes games, NC Courage games, and Esports tournaments.)
  • Developing and arranging distribution of collateral materials, developing special interest travel promotions, compiling and maintaining a database of international customers as well as tracking and measurement for promotions.

OTHER TASKS:

  • Conduct interviews when the executive team or Director of Public Relations and International Tourism is unavailable.
  • Attend department head or board meetings as requested in the absence of the Director of Public Relations and International Tourism.
  • Create and execute SOPs and training for department, including interns.
  • Work collaboratively with the Public Relations and International Tourism Manager to accomplish the above using public relations database and measurement software as well as CRM software. Measure and report regularly on the successes (or failures) of any new PR tactics.
  • Assist with copywriting and proofread materials for other departments as needed.
  • Attend and/or participate in community activities and meetings as appropriate.
  • Maintain an ongoing awareness of partners, events, stories and personalities as well as the important issues within the local and national media, as well as local issues impacting the CVB and tourism.

REPORTS TO:
Director of Public Relations and International Tourism

WORKING ENVIRONMENT:
This position will be a combination of in-office hours and telecommuting.



JOB-RELATED TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE:

  • College degree in English, journalism and/or communications plus at least four years of experience in the field of public relations preferred. Prior PR agency or newsroom experience or having worked with a tourism organization in a communications or marketing capacity is preferred.
  • Strong media relations experience and success in building relationships with business and consumer media.
  • An understanding of the full array of communication tools and social media platforms available to reach a wide variety of audiences.
  • Experience with media monitoring software programs (Muck Rack, Cision, Meltwater, etc.)
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Outlook and PowerPoint.
  • Knowledge of principles and practices of international tourism.
  • Ability to communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing. Working knowledge of AP Style is preferred.
  • Ability to serve the public and fellow employees with honesty and integrity.
  • Ability to organize and plan according to priority.
  • Must be able to work independently and perform responsibilities with minimal supervision.
  • A high level of energy and enthusiasm, as well as vision and creative problem-solving skills.
  • Must be willing to work weekends and evenings as needed.