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Job ID 10082116 Location Bristol, Connecticut, United States / Town of Bristol, Connecticut, United States Business ESPN

Job Summary:

The Part Time Associate Editor - Mobile Apps will be primarily responsible for curation and maintenance of the ESPN App and ESPN Fantasy App content feeds, and writing and delivery of ESPN’s editorial push notifications.

On a daily basis, this person will assess content from a variety of sources (stories, videos, streams, scores) to determine how it fits into our daily news coverage and programming needs. The editor evaluates all sport page copy, headlines, art and video and works to package this content in a manner that is dynamic enough to entice users to delve deeper into the site. This editor will also have shifts where they send push notifications to ESPN’s array of sports fans, oftentimes to multiple millions of fans at a time and at reasonably fast speeds compared to our competitors. Must be an excellent writer, able to present and share headlines and stories accurately in tight spaces.

This position will require working a mix of nights and weekends. Location based in Bristol, CT. This is a Part Time, 29 hour / week position.

Responsibilities:

  • The Associate Editor will be responsible for the curation of content across highly visible area, including navigation points.
  • The Associate Editor will assess content across multiple formats (stories, videos, streams, scores) and write accurate and compelling alerts for that news or content using audience engagement strategies and news judgment.
  • Along with the daily programming roles, the Associate Editor can be involved in short and long-term editorial planning, creating programming strategies specifically tailored to the content and audience consumption patterns.
  • The Associate Editor will collaborate and communicate with content partners on daily programming plans, taking into account priorities across departments.
  • The Associate Editor is accountable for presenting accurate information across feeds, responding quickly to breaking news and testing headlines, as necessary.

Basic Qualifications:

  • Minimum 1 year of working in a high-level media environment
  • Possess working knowledge of all sports, including fantasy and sports betting. This includes not just on-field expertise, but a knowledge of the cutting-edge thoughts, trends and writers covering the sport.
  • Understand and follow closely the latest in fan engagement data and key performance metrics to optimize content creation and distribution to fans.
  • Strong understanding and appreciation of news and story play.
  • Excellent headline writing skills
  • Work quickly and juggle multiple varied tasks during a typical work day.
  • Possess excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Experience in online media content preparation. Applicants must have the ability to work in a rapidly changing online environment and possess excellent verbal and written communication skills.
  • 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 degree required

Preferred Education:

  • A B.S./B.A. degree in communication arts, journalism or new media or equivalent combination of education experience.

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About ESPN:

Working at ESPN is unlike anything else. That’s because we’re always finding new ways to interact with fans – however and wherever they connect with sports. Every day we’re doing things that no one has done, all in a dynamic culture where we defy odds and continuously outdo ourselves. When you have the latest technology, game-changing ideas and world-class talent on your team, every day is extraordinary.

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: Disney Entertainment, ESPN, Disney Parks, and Experiences and Products. 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 Enterprises, Inc, which is part of a business we call ESPN.

ESPN Enterprises, Inc is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, protected veteran status or any other basis prohibited by federal, state or local law. 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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