Part Time Digital Production Assistant, SEC Network
Company: ESPN
Location: Charlotte
Posted on: April 17, 2024
Job Description:
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 partiesBasic
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 techniquesPreferred 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 operationsRequired Education :
- Bachelor's DegreePreferred Education :
- Bachelor's Degree in Journalism, Communications, English or a
related field is preferredAdditional Information:
- This is a part time role that will require off-hour shifts at
times (weekends, evenings) to align with sport
calendars#ESPNMEDIA
Keywords: ESPN, Charlotte , Part Time Digital Production Assistant, SEC Network, Professions , Charlotte, North Carolina
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