Senior Editor Combat Sports

Job ID 10109046 Location Bristol, Connecticut, United States / Los Angeles, California, United States Business ESPN Date posted Dec. 23, 2024

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Job Summary:

The Senior Editor Combat Sports position is a managerial job in ESPN Digital Editorial’s Combat 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 an understanding of 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 write clearly. This role is responsible for tactical planning, providing vision and direction for digital sports coverage, and integrating with cross-platform entities including television, radio, 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 in boxing, MMA and professional wrestling.
Develop comprehensive coverage that includes video, audio, text and interactivity, and partnership with all appropriate ESPN properties.
Recruit, hire and develop innovative journalists 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.

Basic Requirements:

Minimum of 5 years of experience in editorial and content creation, including at least two 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 boxing, MMA and other combat sports.
Appreciation of popular culture and an understanding of the tastes of ESPN’s audiences.

Preferred Requirements:

Experience working in a fast-paced newsroom and turning around stories on deadline.
Deep knowledge of boxing, MMA and other combat sports.

Basic Education:

High School Diploma

Preferred Education:

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

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The hiring range for this position in Los Angeles, CA is $85,772 to $115,060 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.

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About ESPN:

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About The Walt Disney Company:

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