Associate Editor

This is a Part Time Job

Location: Bristol, Connecticut, United States; Los Angeles, California, United States

Job Summary:

The Part Time Associate Editor Copy Desk works with other copy editors in ensuring the overall editorial quality and accuracy, in addition to search optimization, of ESPN-generated written and video content. On a daily basis, this person will assess content from a variety of sources (news stories, analysis, push notifications, video captions, etc.) and collaborate with writers and editors – asking questions, fixing errors and overall improving copy. ESPN deals with a large quantity of content, a person in this role will need to be able to prioritize based on news value, placement, and audience targets. This position will require working a mix of nights and weekends.

This position will be onsite at our Los Angeles, CA or Bristol, CT office.

This role is Part Time, 29 hours per week and can be nights/weekends/holidays with limited benefits.

Responsibilities:
• Editing and polishing articles (including headlines, captions, and link text), checking for accuracy, proper grammar, search optimization, appropriateness and style.
• Helping monitor copy flow and assignments as directed by the copy desk leadership, as well as editing headlines/blurbs for index pages, alerts and video modules.
• Work shifts require night and weekend duty. Occasional holiday work also required.

Basic Requirements:
• Minimum of 1 years' experience editing content at a high-level media outlet.
• Has advanced competency in writing, editing, reporting and SEO fundamentals.
• Has a basic appreciation of sports and popular culture and contributes to an understanding of the tastes of ESPN's audiences.
• Has some news journalism experience and good news judgment; understands assigned sport(s) from a journalistic point of view.
• Has a basic understanding of HTML and related web authoring tools and software.
• Strong English grammar and organizational skills, particularly as it applies to grammar and syntax, thorough familiarity with leading media style guides.

Preferred Requirements:
• Familiarity with most major news sites and fluency in electronic newsgathering techniques.
• Strong understanding of most major sports, as well as a working knowledge of athletes, coaches, league operations and the like.

Basic Education
• High School Diploma

Preferred Education
• Bachelor's degree in journalism, communications, English or a related field or a high school diploma and a suitable combination of related training and experience.

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The pay rate for this role in Los Angeles, CA is $28.22 to $37.78 per hour. The base pay actually offered may vary depending on the candidate's geographic region, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience, among other factors. Select benefits may be provided as part of the compensation package, such as medical, financial, and/or other benefits, dependent on the level and position offered. To learn more about our benefits visit: https://jobs.disneycareers.com/benefits.