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Digital Video Content Associate

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Digital Video Content Associate

• Emerging Level
Skills: Social Media Editor Digital Media Video Editor Video Production

Summary

Digital/Social Video Associates oversee the daily creation and curation of video content for ESPN-branded social channels, ESPN digital platforms and ESPN YouTube channels. They produce video, write headlines and evaluate stories and videos for accuracy, fairness and social/viral potential.

Category Digital Media  Editor  Social Media  Video Editor  Video Producer 
Location Remote Location
Time Period Full Time
Posted Date Jun 23, 2023
Start Date N/A
End Date N/A

Job Description

This role is considered remote, which means the employee will work remotely on an ongoing basis and will not have an assigned workspace at a Company designated location.

Job Summary:

Digital/Social Video Associates oversee the daily creation and curation of video content for ESPN-branded social channels, ESPN digital platforms and ESPN YouTube channels. They produce video, write headlines and evaluate stories and videos for accuracy, fairness and social/viral potential. Editors must be able to track performance metrics and video analytics on ESPN platforms, enhancing the distribution model on all channels. This individual must have a commanding knowledge of Search Engine Optimization, be organized, and able to recognize unique and compelling content that will thrive in mobile/social environments. Must have or develop an awareness of the operations of multiple ESPN units in order to collaborate successfully in identifying and/or developing up-to-the-minute video content optimized for multiple platforms and user needs. 

Responsibilities:
  • Become a subject matter expert on the ESPN Digital Platforms and apply that expertise to expand reach, engagement, and distribution of content. 
  • Participate with teams internally and externally in the creation and distribution of content that best activates new audiences. 
  • Analyze usage and performance metrics that can lead to content enhancements and improvements. 
  • Maintain proficiency and knowledge in latest trends and best practices for video distribution on YouTube channels and ESPN Platforms. 
  • Produce, create, and edit videos. This will include headline writing, tagging and managing an overall style and voice, and working with subject matter experts for specific content types. 
Qualifications:
  • 1-2 years working in a media environment, creating and managing content, and publishing to live streams. 
  • Strong base of current sports knowledge, including teams, players and storylines.
  • Strong understanding and appreciation of news and story play. 
  • Excellent headline writing skills, an understanding of optimal tactics for content distribution. 
  • Ability to create and tell stories in a fast-paced, highly competitive environment. 
  • Work quickly and juggle multiple varied tasks during a typical work day. 
  • Possess excellent verbal and written communication skills. 
Preferred Qualifications:
  • Experience working with a variety of digital content management systems.
  • Understand and follow closely the latest in social media trends.
  • Non-linear editing skills (Quantel, Final Cut, Avid, Premiere, After Effects, WSC, etc.) 
  • Experience in editing content, specific to the needs and specs for multiple social media platforms. 
  • Has a good appreciation of popular culture and assists with understanding the tastes of ESPN users. 
  • An understanding and of how sports fans are consuming content on mobile devices. 
Required Education:
  • High School Diploma
Preferred Education:
  • Bachelor's Degree in related field

Job Type Full Time 
Weekly Limit N/A
Shift Day
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