Associate Editor - ESPN APP

The Associate Editor will be primarily responsible for editing and maintenance for all of ESPN Mobile App's notifications and News Lane programming. On a daily basis, this person will assess content from a variety of sources (including wire services, partners, ESPN staffers, freelancers, interactive elements, social media, audio and video) to determine how it fits into our daily news coverage and programming needs. The editor evaluates all sport page copy and headlines, provides feedback on all art and video, and works to package this content in a manner that is dynamic enough to entice users to delve deeper into the app. Must be an excellent headline writer and able to present and tell stories in a tight space. Must show good judgment in prioritising all online content for a national audience.

Responsibilities:

• The Associate Editor will assess multiple stories on a daily basis, managing an overall style and voice.
• Involved in short and long-term editorial planning, creating programming strategies specifically tailored to the content and audience consumption patterns.
• Manage and track contributions from more than 125 ESPN reporters.
• Video contributions must be vetted in collaboration with the Digital Video team, and pushed into prominent spots on the site, on social media, and on TV.
• Work across multiple content and delivery platforms to develop in-depth projects, feature packages and daily content.

Qualifications:

• Minimum 1 year of experience working in a high-level sports media environment, including previous leadership roles.
• Possess an expert-level knowledge of one or more of NFL, NBA, MLB, UFC, College Football and College Basketball, including fantasy and gambling areas.
• Understand and follow closely the latest in fan engagement data and key performance metrics to optimise content creation and distribution to fans.
• Strong understanding and appreciation of news and story play.
• Excellent headline writing skills, an understanding of search engine optimisation.
• Work quickly and juggle multiple varied tasks during a typical workday.
• Possess excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience in online media content preparation.
• Ability to work in a rapidly changing online environment.
• Sports takes place on nights, weekends, and holidays -- and those shifts will be regular and required.
• Have a background or quickly become competent in HTML.

Required Education:

• High School Diploma or Equivalent.

Preferred Education:

• Bachelor's Degree in communication arts, journalism or news media or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Additional Information:

• Ability to work nights, holidays, and weekends.