What are the responsibilities and job description for the Senior Editor NFL position at ESPN?
The Senior Editor, NFL position is a managerial-level leadership position in ESPN’s Investigative, Enterprise and Digital Journalism organization, working with reporters, fellow editors, and analysts to create smart, compelling content that serves all platforms. The position manages people and processes and requires experience in a 24/7 news environment that includes desktop, mobile, social, and personalized platforms. This role's responsibilities include tactical planning, providing vision and direction for NFL coverage, and integrating with cross-platform entities including television, radio, podcasts, production, social media, and emerging distribution lanes. The right candidate will have significant, high-level journalism and story-management experience and be able to thrive in a dynamic and fast-moving environment. Excellent coaching, communication, and collaboration skills are a must. This job is based in Los Angeles, CA or Bristol, CT. This role may include nights, weekends, and holidays.
Responsibilities:
The hiring range for this position in Los Angeles, CA is $93,200 to $151,300 per year. The base pay actually offered will take into account internal equity and also may vary depending on the candidate’s geographic region, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience among other factors. A bonus and/or long-term incentive units may be provided as part of the compensation package, in addition to the full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits, dependent on the level and position offered.
Responsibilities:
- Direct a staff of reporters and editors in a highly competitive, rapidly changing environment.
- Work with other editors to create differentiating storytelling and event 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 who 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.
- Ensure all content meets established tone, theme, accuracy, style, and consistency requirements.
- Identify opportunities for strategic growth in both revenue and traffic metrics.
- Minimum of 5 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, with specific knowledge of NFL.
- Appreciation of popular culture and an understanding of the tastes of ESPN’s audiences.
- Experience working in event environments, including basic knowledge of logistics and requirements for reporters.
- Having a deeper knowledge of the NFL industry, league, and players.
- Experience in covering or overseeing non-sports coverage subject matters.
- High School Diploma
- Bachelor’s degree or higher in Journalism, Communications, English, or a related field.
The hiring range for this position in Los Angeles, CA is $93,200 to $151,300 per year. The base pay actually offered will take into account internal equity and also may vary depending on the candidate’s geographic region, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience among other factors. A bonus and/or long-term incentive units may be provided as part of the compensation package, in addition to the full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits, dependent on the level and position offered.
Salary : $93,200 - $151,300