Assistant Editor - Watch Team

The Walt Disney Company • Bristol, CT

1d • Onsite

About The Position

ESPN’s Audience Engagement team is seeking a highly motivated Assistant Editor in support of our delivery of video content to multiple digital platforms, including mobile, web and OTTs. Primary responsibilities include creation of custom artwork viewable by ESPN fans for unauthenticated and authenticated VOD and Live airings.

Requirements

• Minimum 1 years’ experience in sports digital media/and or marketing
• Experience in digital content management systems
• General Photoshop skills
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment, handling multiple and varied tasks
• Strong sports knowledge relating to teams, players, and storylines

Nice To Haves

• Sports takes place on nights, weekends, and holidays – and those shifts will be regular and required
• Experience working with a variety of digital content management systems

Responsibilities

• The Assistant Editor will work across internal teams to troubleshoot unexpected behavior on the streaming app during live windows
• The Assistant Editor will work with senior shift leaders to execute on-platform tasks such as metadata updates, platform moves, and schedule/event quality control
• The Assistant Editor will be given a sport assignment along with a senior member of the team – Responsibilities include custom creative needs, tentpole awareness and planning, and communication with internal partners.
• The Assistant Editor will create VOD and Live airing custom artwork using design software such as Photoshop, ensure it is accurately uploaded into central art software and displaying correctly across all digital platforms

Benefits

• 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED