Associate Editor - SEO - Part Time

Responsibilities

• The Associate Editor will be responsible for creating search-friendly content across sports on a given day. This includes evergreen explainers and how-to-watch files.
• The Associate Editor will be involved in short- and long-term editorial planning, helping to keep ESPN’s explainer database up to date as seasons change and news breaks.
• Using excellent news judgment and attention to detail, the Associate Editor will craft content organized with both fans and search engine web crawlers in mind, adapting as needed to changing audience behaviors.
• The Associate Editor will collaborate and communicate with content partners on daily programming plans, ensuring deadlines are met.
• The Associate Editor is accountable for presenting accurate information across content types.

Requirements

• Minimum 1 year of working in a high-level media environment
• Working knowledge of all sports, including fantasy and betting areas
• Ability to turn data from platforms such as Google Trends into content that engages fans
• Strong news judgment and the ability to react quickly and calmly in breaking news moments when warranted
• Excellent writing skills
• Ability to juggle multiple varied tasks during a typical workweek
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• High School Diploma or Equivalent

Preferred

• Previous experience working as a writer/reporter or in audience engagement at a high-level media outlet
• A B.S./B.A. degree in communication arts, journalism or new media or equivalent combination of education experience

Benefits

• the full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits, dependent on the level and position offered.