Deputy Editor - Dave Campbell's Texas Football/Sports In Action

The publishers of Dave Campbell’s Texas Football are seeking a full-time Deputy Editor responsible for multiple publications, serving as Managing Editor. You will also serve as Deputy Editor for Dave Campbell’s Texas Football and TexasFootball.com.

You will be collaborating with the Managing Editor of Dave Campbell’s Texas Football, our Director of Digital, and team of contributors to create engaging content that speaks directly to the passions of our audience.

You must be capable of plotting out a full year of editorial content in advance. This job will revolve around publishing schedules, management and design, and will be performed best when the candidate is organized and plans ahead.

We're looking for someone who has:

• Experience with print editorial layout and design
• 2+ years covering high school and/or college sports
• Familiarity with Adobe Suites, specifically InDesign and Photoshop
• Demonstrated editorial judgment and the ability to make sound decisions quickly
• Understanding of platform trends and is adept at online distribution
• Proficient communication skills and enjoys collaborating in a team environment
• Experience using analytics to inform editorial decisions
• Familiarity with Dave Campbell’s Texas Football and its voice
• Video shooting and editing ability (Final Cut Pro familiarity a plus)
• A flexible schedule

What you would do:

Manage the creative and publishing schedules for 13 publications per year; planning 12 (9 print, 3 digital), 65-80 page magazines, the majority of which will be pre-planned throughout the year and coordinated with a third party, and one, 270+ page magazine every October

• Develop and implement a content plan for a new editorial website
• Support football coverage year round on TexasFootball.com, as well as contribute to the Dave Campbell’s Texas Football summer magazine and Texas Football Rising prospect magazine
• Work in a virtual environment, primarily using Slack to coordinate coverage and communicate with the team when/if not in the office
• Contribute to social media distribution of all editorial content
• Host live and recorded video segments spanning all topics under the Sports In Action umbrella

If this describes you, please send a resume, cover letter, two examples of your best writing, and one example of page design.

Position may be located in Dallas offices, but location within Texas negotiable.

 

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