Part Time Associate Copy Desk Editor Job at ESPN, Los Angeles, CA

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  • ESPN
  • Los Angeles, CA

Job Description

The Part Time Associate Copy Desk Editor works with other copy editors in ensuring the overall editorial quality and accuracy, in addition to search optimization, of ESPN-generated written and video content. On a daily basis, this person will assess content from a variety of sources (news stories, analysis, push notifications, video captions, AI-generated recaps etc.) and collaborate with writers and editors – asking questions, fixing errors and improving copy. ESPN deals with a large quantity of content; a person in this role will need to be able to prioritize based on news value, placement and audience targets. This position will require working a mix of nights and weekends. This position is part time and will be onsite at our L.A. office or Bristol, CT. This is a 29 hour/week position.

Responsibilities:

  • Editing and polishing articles, checking for accuracy, proper grammar, search optimization, appropriateness and style. Editing the headlines, captions and link text for each of those stories, as well as for homepage placements, video modules and alerts.
  • Helping monitor copy flow and assignments as directed by the copy desk leadership.
  • Work shifts require night and weekend duty. Occasional holiday work also required.

Basic requirements:

  •  Minimum of 1 years' experience editing content at a media outlet.
  • Advanced competency in writing, editing, journalism and SEO fundamentals. 
  • Has a basic appreciation of sports and popular culture and the tastes of ESPN’s audiences.
  • Has some news journalism experience and good 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; thorough familiarity with leading media style guides.

Preferred requirements:

  • Familiarity with most major 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.

Basic education:

  • High School Diploma

Preferred education :

  • Bachelor’s degree in journalism, communications, English or a related field or a high school diploma and a suitable combination of related training and experience.


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The hiring range for this position in Los Angeles, CA is $42,555.76 – $57,017.48 per year based on a 29-hour work week. The amount of hours scheduled per week may vary based on business needs. 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.

Job Tags

Holiday work, Temporary work, Part time, Shift work, Night shift, Weekend work,

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