Associate Editor

Job Description

Part Time Associate Editor

The Part Time Associate Editor, Copy Desk, works with other copy editors in ensuring the overall editorial quality and accuracy, in addition to search optimization, of ESPN.com-generated content.

Responsibilities:
• Editing and polishing articles (including headlines, captions and link text), checking for accuracy, proper grammar, search optimization, appropriateness and style.
• Helping monitor copy flow and assignments as directed by the Copy Chief, as well as editing headlines/blurbs for index pages, alerts and video modules.
• Work shifts require night and weekend duty.

Basic Qualifications:
• Has advanced competency in writing, editing, reporting and SEO fundamentals.
• Has a basic appreciation of popular culture and contributes to an understanding of the tastes of ESPN's audiences
• Has comprehensive news journalism experience and news judgment; understands assigned sport(s) from a journalistic point of view
• Has a basic understanding of HTML and related web authoring tools and software
• Strong English grammar and organizational skills, particularly as it applies to grammar and syntax; thorough familiarity with leading newspaper/magazine style guides

Preferred Qualifications:
• Familiarity with most major Internet news sites and fluency in electronic newsgathering techniques.
• Strong understanding of most major sports, as well as a working knowledge of athletes, coaches, league operations and the like.

Required Education
• High School Diploma

Preferred Education
• Bachelor's Degree in Journalism or related field

We will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories consistent with applicable law.

Jobcode: Reference SBJ-d883ok-3-145-186-6-42 in your application.