Associate Content Editor
ESPN
Los Angeles, CAThis was removed by the employer on 3/26/2017 7:10:00 PM PST
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Part Time Job
The Associate Editor works across sports and platforms to create and curate the most accurate, timely and engaging content for fans. They discover and surface content in a real-time, fast-paced environment. Candidates must demonstrate news judgment, understanding of social media trends and an ability to write short, conversational stories quickly and accurately.
Responsibilities
• The Associate Editor associate editor will identify opportunities for live storytelling and work with sport- and team-specific writers to create an immersive live experience for fans.
• The Associate Editor associate editor will work with sport-specific editors and producers to plan coverage for live events.
• The Associate Editor associate editor will provide on-site live coverage of events, with an emphasis on video coverage.
Basic Qualifications
• Demonstrated ability to write and edit skillfully.
• Passion for sports and a strong knowledge of teams/schools, players and storylines.
• Strong understanding of social media and the latest new media trends.
• Adept as a team player, at taking initiative and at multi-tasking.
Preferred Qualifications
• 1-2 years working in a high-level sports media environment, creating and managing content, and publishing to live streams.
• Sporting events take place on nights, weekends and holidays -- and those shifts will be regular and required.
• Experience working with a variety of digital content management systems.
Required Education
• High School Diploma
Preferred Education
• Bachelor's Degree in journalism, communications, English or a related field.
Company Overview At Disney, we're storytellers. We make the impossible, possible. We do this through utilizing and developing cutting-edge technology and pushing the envelope to bring stories to life through our movies, products, interactive games, parks and resorts, and media networks. Now is your chance to join our talented team that delivers unparalleled creative content to audiences around the world.
Additional Information:
Relocation assistance is not provided for this role
ESPN is an equal opportunity employer - Female/Minority/Veteran/Disability/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity. Our goal is to create an inclusive workplace for all.