Senior Editor, College Football
ESPN
Bristol, CTThis was removed by the employer on 3/31/2020 11:09:00 AM PST
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Job Summary:
The Senior Editor, College Football, is a managerial job in the ESPN Digital Media domestic sports group, working with writers and reporters to produce industry-leading college football content. The editor will also work with colleagues covering college basketball, tennis, auto racing and women's sports. The editor in this role will manage editors, reporters and uphold a strong editorial standard that defines ESPN.com's storytelling and reporting standards, and requires an understanding of a 24/7 news environment. The right candidate will have experience in pitching ideas and delivering constructive feedback, display strong story editing skills as well as the flexibility to move quickly from one assignment to another. This position is based in Bristol, CT.
Responsibilities:
• Direct a staff of editors and reporters in a highly competitive, rapidly changing environment.
• Work with other editors to create differentiating storytelling and event coverage in the position's area of coverage.
• Develop comprehensive coverage that includes video, audio, text and interactivity, and partnership with all appropriate ESPN properties.
• Recruit, hire and develop talented employees who are innovative storytellers that contribute to all of ESPN's platforms.
• Coordinate staffing assignments, editorial resources and process.
• Collaborate with design, product and technology managers on presentation and site enhancements.
• Maintain proficiency and knowledge in latest trends, technology and best practices in editing and how our readers consume our content.
• Maintain proficiency and knowledge in latest trends and best practices for visual storytelling.
• Maintain proficiency and knowledge for SEO.
• Ensure all content meets established tone, theme, accuracy, style and consistency requirements.
• Work with Sales to develop content with sponsorship potential.
• Identify opportunities for strategic growth in both revenue and traffic metrics.
Basic Qualifications:
• Minimum of 5-7 years of experience in editorial and content creation, including at least three years in people management.
• Understanding and appreciation of news, story play and trending topics.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills and news judgment.
• Basic knowledge of all major sports.
• Appreciation of popular culture and contributes to an understanding of the tastes of ESPN's audiences.
Preferred Qualifications:
• Experience working in event environments, including basic knowledge of the logistics and requirements for reporters.
• Having a deeper knowledge of college sports (men's and women's), tennis and WNBA, women's soccer.
Required Education
• High School Diploma
Preferred Education
• Bachelor's Degree or higher in Journalism, Communications, English or a 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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