Senior Editor, The Undefeated
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Job Summary:
The Undefeated is the premier platform for exploring the intersections of race, sports and culture. We enlighten and entertain with innovative storytelling, original reporting and provocative commentary. Not conventional. Never boring.
The Undefeated is seeking a Senior Editor to work with a team of editors and writers to develop and publish sports content of all sizes and types. This individual will work to produce a large number of compelling and accurate stories, both daily news stories and long-term features multiple platform This position requires proficient knowledge of social media, outstanding interoffice and communication skills.
The Undefeated site is located in Washington D.C. and this position requires the candidate live in the city or relocate for the position.
Responsibilities:
• Editing multiple key sports writers for the site across a variety of sports and content types including social.
• Gather and utilize appropriate photos, video layout, and coding for individual pieces
• Participate in multiple weekly and daily meetings
• Work effectively in managing writers from all over the country.
Basic Qualifications:
• Minimum of 6 years of editorial experience as an editor or writer for a publication
• Has solid communication skills, and experience working in a cross-functional team
• Has advanced competence in writing, editing and reporting
• Has advanced understanding of some major areas of popular culture.
• Has a basic appreciation and knowledge of all sports especially NBA and NFL
• Has solid news journalism experience and news judgment; understands sports from a journalistic point of view
• Has understanding of HTML and related Web-authoring tools and software
• Has strong English grammar and excellent organizational skills
Preferred Qualifications:
• Well versed in African-American history.
• Has good understanding of the market positioning and strategies of digital content delivery.
• Has familiarity with major Internet search engines and fluency in electronic newsgathering techniques, including quickly navigating the Internet.
Required Education
• Bachelor's Degree in journalism, communications, online/multimedia or related field and a minimum of six years' direct professional editorial and/or reporting experience OR a high school diploma and a suitable* combination of related training and experience.
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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 Internet Ventures, which is part of a business segment we call ESPN.
ESPN Internet Ventures 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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