The SEC Digital Production Assistant serves as a day-to-day content editor who helps to shape the SEC digital platform. The position involves the content editing and development process, and requires intelligent news judgment, an understanding of the collegiate sports environment, and a specific understanding of the Southeastern Conference.This role includes the facilitation of content budgets, editing resources and processes, ensuring the maximum placement and presentation for all related cross-platform elements. This role is centered on SEC event schedules and will involve nights, weekend and holiday shifts. This position requires a passion for, and in-depth knowledge of, the SEC-related editing experience and awareness of the SEC audience, as well as a background in the content workflow process.The SEC Digital Production Assistant will work to ensure the SEC digital site’s content is comprehensive, using various platforms, including video, audio and interactive elements. The Digital Production Assistant will be responsible for ensuring that all content meets established tone, theme, accuracy, style and consistency requirements. The job requires the ability to focus under fast-paced pressure, the capacity for managing multiple tasks at once, and the ability to make sound decisions concerning content prioritization. Great communication skills, attention to detail, and a sense of humor are all a must.Responsibilities :
Edit and publish content using proprietary tools on the SEC digital platforms
Edit and publish video from game highlights and studio shows
Utilize good judgment and preparation toward prioritizing and selecting content from a variety of sources
The job requires a self-starter who is capable of managing a heavy workload and who has excellent time management skills. Reliability, creativity, and work ethic are a must
Write excellent, attention-grabbing headlines that both intrigue and entertain users
Top edit several posts and features per day
Partner with the SEC and SEC Network resources to create compelling content for the SEC digital community, including text, photo, video & interactive elements across the entire digital platform
Prioritize content based on audience demand & search data
Utilize best practices for Search Engine Optimization and Social Media to drive audience
The ability to be self-sufficient as an individual, as well as work well within a team setting
The ability to recognize content with social engagement potential, publish expediently and notify relevant parties
Basic Qualifications :
A basic background in editorial, reporting and/or copy editing experience
Has basic news journalism experience and news judgment; understands assigned sport(s) from a journalistic point of view. Exhibit a solid understanding and appreciation of news, story play and trending topics
Strong communication skills, and experience as part of a cross-functional team
Has a basic understanding of HTML and related web authoring tools and software
Possess excellent verbal and written communication skills
Possess excellent people management skills
Willingness to embrace work shifts that will require night, weekend and/or holiday duty
Knowledge and perspective on SEC-related history and current developments, as well as athletes, coaches and league operations
Candidates must be able to demonstrate they are gifted in editorial speed and judgment
Candidates should have the demonstrated ability to write with proper grammar and think capably about several different sports
Familiarity with most major Internet search engines and fluency in electronic newsgathering techniques
Preferred Qualifications :
Have an understanding and appreciation of search engine optimization and social media
Strong English grammar and excellent organizational skill, particularly as it applies to grammar and syntax
Advanced experience and management of content creation; as well as experience with joint-venture operations
Required Education :
Bachelor's Degree
Preferred Education :
Bachelor's Degree in Journalism, Communications, English or a related field is preferred
Additional Information:
This is a part time role that will require off-hour shifts at times (weekends, evenings) to align with sport calendars
#ESPNMEDIALocation: Charlotte,North CarolinaJob Posting Company: ESPNESPN Productions, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or protected veteran status.
