Senior Editor - College Basketball

The Senior Editor, College Basketball position is a managerial job in ESPN Digital Media’s college sports group, working with our reporters and analysts to create smart, compelling content that serves all platforms. The position manages both people and process and requires experience in a 24/7 news environment that includes desktop, mobile, social and personalized platforms. The right candidate will have a demonstrated ability to spot trends and turn stories around quickly. We are looking for someone who can tell great stories and communicate clearly. This role is responsible for tactical planning, providing vision and direction for college sports coverage, and integrating with cross-platform entities including television, radio, podcasts, production, etc. This job is based in Los Angeles or Bristol, CT.

Responsibilities:

• Direct a staff of editors and reporters 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.
• Work with Sales to develop content with sponsorship potential.

Basic Requirements:

• Minimum of 5 years of experience in editorial and content creation, including at least 3 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.
• Appreciation of popular culture and contributes to an understanding of the tastes of ESPN’s audiences.

Preferred Requirements:

• Experience working in event environments, including basic knowledge of the logistics and requirements for reporters.
• Having a deeper knowledge of college basketball (men’s and women’s), tennis and WNBA.

Basic Education:

• High School Diploma

Preferred Education:

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in Journalism, Communications, English or a related field.

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