General Editor

ESPN is looking for a talented sports news editor with an outstanding knowledge of global football and impressive sports journalism experience. This exciting opportunity will involve working on a fast-paced news desk; breaking stories, publishing quick and accurate copy, sourcing news and working with reporters to uphold the highest standards of journalism. The role requires an understanding of a 24/7 news environment that includes desktop, mobile, social and personalised platforms. While football news will be the priority, this role will also span coverage across a range of international sports, including F1, NFL, NBA, MLB, boxing, tennis and Olympic sports. This is a full-time, staff position and comes with a competitive benefits package. Candidates will work in a vibrant, dynamic and engaging environment. This job will be based in London.

Areas of Responsibility

Key elements and required results of the role

Responsibilities:

Produce clean, accurate and engaging copy across a range of sports, with football a key priority
Work closely with ESPN's team of reporters, building close relationships with key writers and internal stakeholders
Work to tight deadlines, especially on breaking news, paying particular attention to effective SEO practices
Effectively and decisively communicate with the wider global team, ensuring optimum distribution of key content and breaking news
Identify stories that will resonate with our global audience and look for the most creative angles to tell them
Manage ESPN's daily content planning systems to ensure key news stories are covered, delegated and distributed to a wide audience
Contribute to - and regularly lead - key editorial meetings regarding effective newsgathering and long-term priorities and objectives
Coordinate staffing assignments, editorial resources and processes
Champion ESPN's approach to diversity and inclusion

Areas of Accountability

The role reports into the Deputy Editor, EMEA

Experience And Professional Qualifications Required

Type of experience (technical and people) and qualifications:

Must have an excellent knowledge of domestic and international sport, previous sports news experience and the ability to use existing technology and adapt to future changes
Should have a journalistic qualification or five years’ experience of working on a news desk, preferably internet-based

Skills Required

An ability to write and edit accurately and coherently, under pressure
Attention to detail and an ability to embrace new technologies are vital
The ability to foster and develop contacts across the sporting world and to use them as appropriate
A passion for sport and an enthusiasm to improve and develop professionally

Additional Information

Will need to be able to work evenings, weekends and public holidays as necessary to maintain a 24/7 website