Full Job Description

The General 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 may require night and/or weekend duty.

Basic Qualifications :

• A minimum of 2 years of editorial, reporting and/or copy editing experience
• 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 excellent organizational skills, particularly as it applies to grammar and syntax; thorough familiarity with leading newspaper/magazine style guides

Preferred Qualifications :

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

Required 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.