Associate Editor - ESPN APP

The Walt Disney Company (France); Bristol (CT); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading media organization is seeking an Associate Editor for their mobile app. The role involves editing, strategic planning for content, and managing contributions from over 125 reporters. The ideal candidate will have strong sports knowledge and exceptional writing skills, working demanding hours to engage a national audience.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year experience in sports media with previous leadership roles.
• Expert-level knowledge of sports including NFL, NBA, MLB.
• Strong understanding of news and fan engagement metrics.

Responsibilities

• Assess multiple stories daily and manage overall style and voice.
• Create programming strategies tailored to audience consumption.
• Vet video contributions and develop in-depth projects.

Skills

Headline Writing

Communication

Storytelling

Time Management

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Bachelor's Degree in Communication Arts, Journalism or News Media

Job description

The Associate Editor will be primarily responsible for editing and maintenance for all of ESPN Mobile App's plus notifications and News Lane programming. On a daily basis, this person will assess content from a variety of sources (includes wire services, partners, ESPN staffers, freelancers, plus interactive elements, social media, audio and video) to determine how it fits into our daily news coverage and programming needs. The editor evaluates all sport page copy and headlines, provides feedback on all art and video, and works to package this content in a manner that is dynamic enough to entice users to delve deeper into the app. Must be an excellent headline writer and able to present and tell stories in a tight space. Must show good judgment in prioritizing all online content for a national audience.

Responsibilities:

• The Associate Editor will assess multiple stories on a daily basis. These will include managing an overall style and voice.
• Along with the daily programming and alerts roles, the Associate Editor will be involved in short and long-term editorial planning, creating programming strategies specifically tailored to the content and audience consumption patterns.
• Associate Editors manage and track contributions from more than 125 ESPN reporters. Video contributions must be vetted in collaboration with the Digital Video team, and pushed into prominent spots on the site, on social media, and on TV.
• The Associate Editor will work across multiple content and delivery platforms on to develop in-depth projects, feature packages and daily content.

Qualifications:

• Minimum 1 year of experience working in a high-level sports media environment, including previous leadership roles.
• Possess an expert-level knowledge of one or more of NFL, NBA, MLB, UFC, College Football and College Basketball, including fantasy and gambling areas. This includes not just on-field expertise, but a knowledge of the cutting-edge thoughts, trends and writers covering the sport.
• Understand and follow closely the latest in fan engagement data and key performance metrics to optimize content creation and distribution to fans.
• Strong understanding and appreciation of news and story play.
• Excellent headline writing skills, an understanding of search engine optimization.
• Work quickly and juggle multiple varied tasks during a typical workday.
• Possess excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience in online media content preparation. Applicants must have the ability to work in a rapidly changing online environment and possess excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Sports takes place on nights, weekends, and holidays -- and those shifts will be regular and required.
• Have a background or quickly become competent in HTML.

Required Education:

• High School Diploma or Equivalent

Preferred Education:

• Bachelor's Degreein communication arts, journalism or news media or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Additional Information:

• Ability to work nights, holidays, and weekends.

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