Associate Editor, Espnw

This is a Full Time Job


The associate editor assigns, edits and produces features and commentary for espnW and ESPN Digital Storytelling. From generating story ideas to managing writers, from participating internally on editing teams to helping imagine approaches to engage audience, from hands-on experience producing content to an ability to think and act outside traditional media frameworks, this position is vital to the mission of creating the most impactful storytelling and commentary that can live across all ESPN platforms. Projects initiated and driven by this editor will support business initiatives at the company, including efforts to expand audience and broaden our diversity of voices and points of view. Applicants should have proven editing skills.

Responsibilities:

• Own the espnW commentary and athlete-voice space, working closely with writers and editors to bring authentic commentary, including first-person storytelling directly from the athletes to our audience. This editor would pursue, pitch, edit and publish voices pieces primarily for espnW.
• Generate, edit and produce conversation-starting feature stories, issue packages and commentary at the nexus of espnW and ESPN Digital. This editor would contribute to projects that have digital, TV and sales presence.
• Have passion for pursuing storytelling by, for and about women in the sports world and be a force for bringing to life ideas that present the female point of view and women's voices in sports journalism.
• Edit and brainstorm seamlessly across platforms, with an understanding of diverse points of view and how to extend those voices across platforms.
• Discover and nurture new writers, helping them find their voice and authority.
• Create a new network of established, needle-moving commentary writers, and bring them into the espnW fold.
• Offer concrete ideas and knowledge on how to amplify espnW voices across ESPN platforms and off platform, including TV, audio and social.
• Conduct or support assigned production duties, such as posting stories, uploading video or audio using the content management system; submit detailed photo assignments; provide supplemental reporting and occasional fact-checking.
• Participate in ensuring that writing style is consistent with Digital Storytelling editorial policies; edit and enhance copy.
• Support internal and external resources to make Digital Storytelling content compelling and comprehensive.
• Apply fundamental ingenuity, creativity and analytical skills to assignments in espnW and Digital Storytelling.

Basic Qualifications:

• An undergraduate degree in journalism, communications, online/multimedia or related field and a minimum of two years' direct professional editorial and/or reporting experience OR a high school and a suitable combination of related training and experience.
• Has basic editorial judgment, competent writing and editing skills, and is able to balance conflicting priorities and demands.
• Has a basic understanding of web-authoring tools and software, and a familiarity with content management systems.
• Has a basic appreciation of popular culture and contributes to an understanding of the tastes of espnW and ESPN's viewers.

Required Education

• High School Diploma

Preferred Education

• Bachelor's Degree in related field

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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