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Managing Editor Position - FiveThirtyEight/ESPN

  • 2013-09-22 8:57 PM
    Message # 1395784
    Anonymous
    LINK: http://jobs.espncareers.com/new-york-state/publishing/jobid4224848-managing-editor-fivethirtyeight.com-jobs

    ESPN is seeking an ambitious and bright individual to serve as Managing Editor of a new digital initiative, FiveThirtyEight.com, an ESPN-owned and operated high-volume website that focuses on quality of content. We are searching for a highly experienced editor with strong journalistic values who also embraces a data-driven approach toward news coverage in leading the new FiveThirtyEight team. The Senior Director/Managing Editor should provide a vision for how to innovate and expand FiveThirtyEight's coverage, while maintaining the high standards of quality that FiveThirtyEight is known for. The position requires strong leadership, communication, collaboration, and organizational skills with an experienced editing/content background.

    ESPN, Inc., The Worldwide Leader in Sports, is the leading multinational, multimedia sports entertainment company featuring the broadest portfolio of multimedia sports assets with over 50 business entities. Headquartered in Bristol, Connecticut, ESPN is 80% owned by ABC, Inc. (a subsidiary of The Walt Disney Company), and 20% by the Hearst Corporation.

    ESPN was founded by Bill Rasmussen and launched on September 7, 1979. Now with over 6,500 employees, each year ESPN televises more than 5,100 live and/or original hours of sports programming. The company’s mission is to serve sports fans. Anytime. Anywhere.

    Responsibilities
    •Coordinate and manage day-to-day editorial operations for FiveThirtyEight.com
    •Set content development strategy and overall vision for the site
    •Oversee daily editorial, writer and talent assignments, assigning and editing content on a daily basis
    •Manage and develop staff on news desk, including mentoring developing writers to improve their communication, analytic, and journalistic skills
    •Help develop editorial guidelines and ensure they are followed
    •Help develop detailed editoial budget and resource allocation plan
    •The job is based in New York City, and will require a significant office presence. Hours will be variable depending on the demands of the news cycle, and will sometimes require night and weekend work

    Basic Qualifications
    •A minimum of 10 years related editorial work experience with a minimum of 5 years’ experience in people management
    •Strong management and leadership skills; proven track record of effectively managing key relationships
    •Excellent communication, collaboration and organizational skills
    •Ability to think creatively and strategically
    •Ability to manage multiple time-sensitive projects simultaneously

    Preferred Qualifications
    •Experience heading a newsroom or large news desk at a print and/or digital media outlet
    •Experience managing a departmental budget
    •Strong interest and knowledge in analytics, politics, and sports

    Required Education
    •Bachelor’s Degree

    Additional Information
    Imagine a career with an organization that brings smiles to millions every day. Imagine working with people whose passion for what they do is simply indescribable. We are The Walt Disney Company, live with a rich legacy of innovation, entertainment, and lifelong memories. With our vast array of both businesses and professionals, you’ll have the opportunity to join a team that’s beloved around the world, and to find out how it feels to love what you do. We invite you to discover for yourself why a career with Disney is the opportunity you‘ve been looking for.

    ESPN, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. Our goal is to create an inclusive workplace for all.

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