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ESPN.com senior news editors are the day-to-day front-line managers for ESPN.com’s news product. They manage both people and process.
From a news point of view, they are in charge of setting the day’s assignments, prioritizing the day’s news, and making sure the information being presented is timely and accurate. They are the main liaison to the ESPN TV news desk, ESPN.com’s video team, research departments and other groups looking for information. They are also the primary contact for writers in the field first with news tips and questions. They read copy, sign off on major breaking stories, and work to hone the news presentation on the website (as well as creating content for other platforms), focusing on our Page 1 news stack and offerings, as well as major sport page news presentation.
They also have direct reports and are in charge of assigned general, associate and assistant editors. They perform job reviews and work regularly to manage career growth for their direct reports.
*** THIS JOB IS A NIGHT/WEEKEND POSITION. ***
ESPN, Inc., The Worldwide Leader in Sports, is the leading multinational, multimedia sports entertainment company featuring the broadest portfolio of multimedia sports assets with over 50 business entities. Headquartered in Bristol, Connecticut, ESPN is 80% owned by ABC, Inc. (a subsidiary of The Walt Disney Company), and 20% by the Hearst Corporation.
ESPN was founded by Bill Rasmussen and launched on September 7, 1979. Now with over 6,500 employees, each year ESPN televises more than 5,100 live and/or original hours of sports programming. The company’s mission is to serve sports fans. Anytime. Anywhere.
Basic Qualifications
• Excellent people management skills.
• The ability to work in a rapidly changing online environment.
• Ability to create and tell stories in a fast-paced, highly competitive environment.
• Good judgment in prioritizing and selecting online content from a variety of sources for both local and national audiences.
• Solid understanding and appreciation of news and story play.
• Excellent headline writing skills.
• An understanding of search engine optimization.
• Have a background or quickly become competent in HTML.
• Possess excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Preferred Qualifications
• Minimum of 7 years experience for traditional or new media.
• Previous management experience is a plus.
Preferred Education
• A BS/BA degree in communication arts, journalism or new media or equivalent combination of education experience.
For more information and to apply, please visit us at:
http://jobs.espncareers.com/connecticut/web-production/jobid2038466-senior-editor-jobs
Additional Information
Imagine a career with an organization that brings smiles to millions every day. Imagine working with people whose passion for what they do is simply indescribable. We are The Walt Disney Company, live with a rich legacy of innovation, entertainment, and lifelong memories. With our vast array of both businesses and professionals, you’ll have the opportunity to join a team that’s beloved around the world, and to find out how it feels to love what you do. We invite you to discover for yourself why a career with Disney is the opportunity you‘ve been looking for.
ESPN, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. Our goal is to create an inclusive workplace for all.
From a news point of view, they are in charge of setting the day’s assignments, prioritizing the day’s news, and making sure the information being presented is timely and accurate. They are the main liaison to the ESPN TV news desk, ESPN.com’s video team, research departments and other groups looking for information. They are also the primary contact for writers in the field first with news tips and questions. They read copy, sign off on major breaking stories, and work to hone the news presentation on the website (as well as creating content for other platforms), focusing on our Page 1 news stack and offerings, as well as major sport page news presentation.
They also have direct reports and are in charge of assigned general, associate and assistant editors. They perform job reviews and work regularly to manage career growth for their direct reports.
*** THIS JOB IS A NIGHT/WEEKEND POSITION. ***
ESPN, Inc., The Worldwide Leader in Sports, is the leading multinational, multimedia sports entertainment company featuring the broadest portfolio of multimedia sports assets with over 50 business entities. Headquartered in Bristol, Connecticut, ESPN is 80% owned by ABC, Inc. (a subsidiary of The Walt Disney Company), and 20% by the Hearst Corporation.
ESPN was founded by Bill Rasmussen and launched on September 7, 1979. Now with over 6,500 employees, each year ESPN televises more than 5,100 live and/or original hours of sports programming. The company’s mission is to serve sports fans. Anytime. Anywhere.
Basic Qualifications
• Excellent people management skills.
• The ability to work in a rapidly changing online environment.
• Ability to create and tell stories in a fast-paced, highly competitive environment.
• Good judgment in prioritizing and selecting online content from a variety of sources for both local and national audiences.
• Solid understanding and appreciation of news and story play.
• Excellent headline writing skills.
• An understanding of search engine optimization.
• Have a background or quickly become competent in HTML.
• Possess excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Preferred Qualifications
• Minimum of 7 years experience for traditional or new media.
• Previous management experience is a plus.
Preferred Education
• A BS/BA degree in communication arts, journalism or new media or equivalent combination of education experience.
For more information and to apply, please visit us at:
http://jobs.espncareers.com/connecticut/web-production/jobid2038466-senior-editor-jobs
Additional Information
Imagine a career with an organization that brings smiles to millions every day. Imagine working with people whose passion for what they do is simply indescribable. We are The Walt Disney Company, live with a rich legacy of innovation, entertainment, and lifelong memories. With our vast array of both businesses and professionals, you’ll have the opportunity to join a team that’s beloved around the world, and to find out how it feels to love what you do. We invite you to discover for yourself why a career with Disney is the opportunity you‘ve been looking for.
ESPN, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. Our goal is to create an inclusive workplace for all.