Assistant Editor Social
ESPN
Los Angeles, CAThis was removed by the employer on 11/13/2018 12:09:00 PM PST
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Job Summary:
ESPN Deportes social editors oversee the daily creation and curation of content for the ESPN Deportes-branded social media accounts, including Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and Snapchat. They work directly with writers and partners to assign and edit content in a fast-paced daily environment. They write headlines and evaluate stories and videos for accuracy, fairness and social/viral potential. Editors must be able to develop unique and compelling content that will thrive in mobile/social environments. They must have or develop an awareness of the operations of multiple ESPN units, as well as an assortment of content types (text, video, audio, photo) in order to collaborate successfully in identifying and/or developing up-to-the-minute content.
Responsibilities:
• Create and curate content for multiple social media platforms, including internal and external discovery and prioritization, packaging of content, and scheduling and posting to specific accounts.
• Help create and maintain content plans for specific sports, topics and/or priorities
• Track production schedules and assets, ensuring that established deadlines are met.
• Ensure that writing style is consistent with editorial policies; edit and enhance copy.
• Engage internal content partners to ensure the best creation, sharing and distribution of viral content
• Maintain proficiency and knowledge in latest trends, technology and best practices for short-form content, especially on social media.
• Maintain proficiency and knowledge in latest trends and best practices for visual storytelling.
• Edit multiple content objects on a daily basis. These will include copy and line editing roles, managing an overall style and voice, and working with subject matter experts for specific content types.
• Work across multiple content and delivery platforms to help mine and seed social media of/with viral content.
• Sports takes place on nights, weekends and holidays -- and those shifts will be regular and required.
Basic Qualifications:
• Strong base of current soccer and sports knowledge, including teams, players and storylines.
• Strong understanding and appreciation of news and story play.
• Excellent headline writing skills, an understanding of optimal tactics for content distribution.
• Ability to create and tell stories in a fast-paced, highly competitive environment.
• Work quickly and juggle multiple varied tasks during a typical work day.
• Expert in English and Spanish language usage.
• Possess excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Preferred Qualifications:
• Strong sense of Hispanic interests, cultures and values.
• 1-2 years working in a media environment, creating and managing content, and publishing to live streams.
• Experience working with a variety of digital content management systems.
• Understand and follow closely the latest in social media trends.
Required Education
• A B.S./B.A. degree in communication arts, journalism or new media or equivalent combination of education experience.
Additional Information:
*There is no relocation assistance provided for this position*
About ESPN:
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 with the following business segments: media networks, parks and resorts, studio entertainment, consumer products and interactive media. 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.
This position is with ESPN Productions, Inc., which is part of a business segment we call ESPN.
ESPN Productions, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or protected veteran status. 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.
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