Digital Media Associate - Editorial
ESPN
Bristol, CTThis was removed by the employer on 7/6/2017 9:09:00 AM PST
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Project-Digital Media Associate (Editorial)
The ESPN Digital Media Associate position is a 12-month rotational program that develops candidates by providing personalized learning experiences based on individual objectives and current business needs. Digital Media Associates (DMAs) will gain real-world experience from a variety of editorial units within Digital and Print Media, including, but not limited to ESPN.com and ESPN The Magazine. DMAs will learn how diverse departments collaborate in the process of identifying and readying newsworthy content for distribution across ESPN. The DMA program is intended to develop junior-level associates for increased responsibility within ESPN Digital and Print Media.
This is a project position with an estimated length of one year.
Responsibilities
• Upon training, provide assistance to Producers and Supervisors in the news gathering operation
• Coordinate with the Editorial Staff regarding coverage of news/events/highlights
• Implement highly routine tasks to support production projects specific to the Digital Media function
• Work with teams on preparing and sending ESPN's Breaking News Alerts
• Understand ESPN.com search and how it affects departments across ESPN Digital Media
• Contribute to processing efficiencies of assigned tasks
• Apply sports knowledge to recognize news stories and distribute to appropriate departments within ESPN
• Provides and contributes story ideas to generate features (minimum of 4 story ideas per month)
• Understanding the integration process between departments in Digital Media
• Accountable for strict adherence to established Digital Media Production procedures
• Articulate fresh perspective to management as requested based on personal background and experience
• Must be aware of major sporting events and stay on top of developing trends
Basic Qualifications
• Ability to work without direct supervision and communicate daily/weekly tasks via written reports
• Understanding the integration process between departments in Digital Media
• Through personal time management and organization of work contributes to the processing efficiencies of assigned tasks
• Experience or recent college grad with related internships
• A passion for sports with above average Sports Knowledge
• Team player able to multitask in a fast paced sports news environment
• Proven communication and organizational skills
• Able to work a flexible schedule including nights and weekends
Preferred Qualifications
• Successful track record with previous work/internship experience working in digital media or related departments. Program/project management experience a plus
• Experience in digital media industry
• Passion for the sports industry with a background in basic sports knowledge
• Interest in working with innovative products to drive revenue and profitability growth
• Desire to work collaboratively within ESPN's matrix organization
• Team player able to self-start and multitask in a fast paced sports news environment
• Ability to deal with management, associates and business partners in professional and patient manner
• Proven communication and organizational skills. Multilingual capabilities a plus
• Demonstrated personal time management aptitude
• Able to work a flexible schedule including nights and weekends
Required Education
• Bachelor Degree in a related field (Journalism, Communications, Digital Media, etc.)
Preferred Education
• Master's Degree in a related field (Journalism, Communications, Digital Media, etc.)
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:
ESPN is an equal opportunity employer - Female/Minority/Veteran/Disability/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity. Our goal is to create an inclusive workplace for all.