ESPN Associate Editor

Disney Parks and Resorts; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading entertainment company in London is seeking an Associate Editor for its ESPN team. The candidate will contribute to growing ESPN’s digital channels, especially in sports content. Responsibilities include designing content strategies, overseeing breaking news coverage, and ensuring SEO compliance. Candidates should have a passion for sports, strong organisational skills, and experience in digital news environments. This role requires flexibility for handling live sports events, with numerous employee perks offered.

Benefits

25 days of annual leave

Private medical insurance & dental care

Disney Discounts on products and services

Excellent parental and guardian leave

Support from Employee Resource Groups

Qualifications

• Drive and determination for delivering industry-leading digital content.
• Experience working with diverse sports and digital formats.
• Ability to work flexible hours for sports scheduling coverage.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to the growth of ESPN digital channels in EMEA.
• Design content plans and strategies to build new audiences.
• Oversee breaking news stories and ensure SEO guidelines are met.
• Collaborate across ESPN teams locally and globally.

Skills

Strong knowledge of multiple sports, especially football (men's and women's)

Excellent planning and organisational skills

Experience in digital news environment

Strong writing standards in English

Understanding of SEO and digital analytics

Experience in commissioning digital content

Job description

Job Summary

Job Summary: This is an exciting opportunity to join the ESPN team in London as an Associate Editor. This role will be integral to running the digital team in EMEA and the candidate will have a strong passion for sports and experience of cross‑platform digital publishing. The candidate will help drive the growth of ESPN's audience in region, supporting the development of our women's sport content, football news coverage, and digital formats production. They will have the opportunity to plan and execute on ideas for growth while working with the general editors to manage the day‑to‑day output of the team and communication across global editions.

Opportunity & Responsibilities

• Contributing to the growth of ESPN digital channels in EMEA, specifically on web and app.
• Designing content plans and strategies to build new audiences.
• Using data to inform decision‑making and ensuring the right blend, timing and volume of content to meet the ESPN mission to Serve Sports Fans. Anytime. Anywhere.
• Overseeing breaking news stories: publishing quick, accurate copy and planning digital coverage across the news cycle.
• Ensuring SEO and optimization guidelines are met for all stories and events.
• Running editorial meetings when necessary.
• Sourcing news and working with reporters.
• Listening to diverse voices within the ESPN network and supporting growth for team members.
• Collaborative approach across ESPN teams locally and globally, including social media and broadcast teams.

Experience & Skills We Require From You

• An urgency, drive and determination to deliver industry‑leading digital content.
• Excellent planning and organisational skills.
• Strong knowledge of multiple sports, especially football (both men's and women's).
• Experience of working in a digital news environment.
• Experience in commissioning digital content and working with reporters.
• Experienced with digital formats, such as live blogs, alerts, newsletters, podcasts, digital video, websites and apps.
• Understanding of SEO and the use of digital analytics for publishing.
• The highest standards of written English, with experience of writing sports news for a digital audience.
• Comfortable working weekends, late nights and flexible hours to cover live sports scheduling.

The Perks

• 25 days of annual leave.
• Private medical insurance & dental care.
• Disney Discounts: you are entitled to discounts on designated Disney products, resort F&B and ticketing.
• Excellent parental and guardian leave.
• Employee Resource Groups - WOMEN @ Disney, Disney DIVERSITY, Disney PRIDE, ENABLED, and our Mental Health & Wellbeing Group, TRUST.

About ESPN

Working at ESPN is unlike anything else. That's because we're always finding new ways to interact with fans - however and wherever they connect with sports. Every day we're doing things that no one has done, all in a dynamic culture where we defy odds and continuously outdo ourselves. When you have the latest technology, game‑changing ideas and world‑class talent on your team, every day is extraordinary.

About The Walt Disney Company

The Walt Disney Company, together with its subsidiaries and affiliates, is a leading diversified international family entertainment and media enterprise that includes three core business segments: Disney Entertainment, ESPN, and Disney Experiences. From humble beginnings as a cartoon studio in the 1920s to its preeminent name in the entertainment industry today, Disney proudly continues its legacy of creating world‑class stories and experiences for every member of the family. Disney's stories, characters and experiences reach consumers and guests from every corner of the globe. With operations in more than 40 countries, our employees and cast members work together to create entertainment experiences that are both universally and locally cherished.

Equal Opportunity & Accommodations

The Walt Disney Company Limited is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, colour, religion or belief, sex, nationality, ethnic or national origin, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, marital or civil partner status, disability or pregnancy or maternity. Disney fosters a business culture where ideas and decisions from all people help us grow, innovate, create the best stories and be relevant in a rapidly changing world.

We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided the necessary accommodations to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive all benefits of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.