Associate Editor/NASCAR, ESPN.com

Bristol, CT

Cory Bergman February 15th, 2007

ESPN and NASCAR Associate Editor based in Bristol, CT

ESPN.com seeks an experienced editor accustomed to working in a fast-paced workplace. Extensive knowledge of NASCAR rules, history and personalities is a must. Familiarity with all forms of motorsports is also a requirement, particularly the IndyCar, Champ Car, Formula One and NHRA POWERade series. A knowledge of current pop culture trends, television, music, video games and random facts is a plus. Candidates will be judged on their ability to follow complex directions to a conclusion, edit content for style and clarity as well as produce original content at a high rate. Associate Editor is a non-managing job, responsible for managing editorial content for a specific page, section or area of ESPN.com’s site. Alone or with other sources, the Associate Editor gathers content and coordinates coverage; works to expand and make coverage more comprehensive; works with staff writers and freelancers; generates story ideas; contributes to special features and stories and edits multiple stories, among other duties. The Associate Editor typically edits copy to meet established tone, theme accuracy, style and consistency requirements; writes copy; enhances existing material; contributes to making the site work and to creating a positive experience for users of ESPN.com. Depending upon specific coverage area or beat, the job may include responsibility for the daily content and regular “refreshes” of an assigned sports page or area of the ESPN.com site. In the absence of a senior or deputy editor, the Associate Editor may be called upon to lead a group, shift or key coverage area of the site.

Required Qualifications

Typically 3+ years of editorial and reporting experience. Has basic competence in writing, editing and reporting. Has a basic appreciation of popular culture, e.g., “what’s cool” and contributes to an understanding of the tastes of ESPN’s audiences. Has a basic understanding of the market positioning and strategies of assigned sport / event / area. Has basic ability to follow and shape stories at various stages of development. Has basic news journalism experience and news judgment; understands assigned sport(s) from a journalistic point of view, but is not locked into the newspaper tradition. Has a basic understanding of HTML and related web authoring tools and software. Strong English grammar and excellent organizational skills. Familiarity with most major internet search engines and fluency in electronic newsgathering techniques, including quickly navigating the Internet. Strong understanding of some or all major sports, as well as a working knowledge of athletes, coaches, league operations and the like. Bachelors degree or higher preferred in Journalism, Communications, or a related field. For consideration apply online at:

http://www.joinourteam.espn.com/joinourteam/home.html

or email:

henry.x.markosian.-ND@espn.com