Deputy Editor NFL Job at The Walt Disney Company in Bristol

Deputy Editor NFL

The NFL Deputy Editor is a managerial job overseeing editorial operations for ESPN Digital Media’s NFL coverage, which includes news, features, analysis, game assignments and coverage, and special projects. The position manages both people and process and requires a deep understanding of a 24 / 7 news environment that includes desktop, mobile, social and personalized platforms. This role is responsible for editing and tactical planning, providing vision and direction for our NFL coverage, and integrating with cross-platform entities including television, radio, production, etc. This job is based in Bristol, CT.

Responsibilities :

• Direct a staff of managers, editors and reporters in a highly competitive, rapidly changing environment.
• Work to bring a distinctive, compelling and authentic voice to all Digital Media products.
• Provide editing support on everything from features to news reaction and game coverage.
• Develop comprehensive multimedia 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 that 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 and best practices for news and storytelling
• Maintain proficiency and knowledge for SEO
• Ensure all content meets established tone, theme, accuracy, style and consistency requirements.
• Work with Sales to develop content with sponsorship potential.
• Identify opportunities for strategic growth in both revenue

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ESPN Productions, Inc is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, ancestry, age, marital status, military or veteran status, medical condition, genetic information or disability, or any other basis prohibited by federal, state or local law.

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