Publishing Specialist

Job Description

• Ability to support the creation and enhancement of content related to design and layout
• Sophisticated visual sense and a proven understanding of modern graphic design theory including typography, composition and hierarchy
• Experienced with HTML; Photoshop; Illustrator; Adobe After Effects and Javascript/J-Query, music and sound
• Outstanding organization skills and the ability to simultaneously manage multiple short- and long-term priorities
• Strong knowledge, awareness and judgment of sports news topics
• Knowledge of sports stats and news research methods, as well as how to locate (and when to trust) relevant editorial Web resources for news and associated content
• Ability to make decisions quickly and correctly in pressure situations
• Ability to take proactive action in a newsroom environment
• Ability to communicate clear priorities to colleagues in a fast-paced environment
• An assertive and inclusive communication style that can scale across groups and job levels
• A solution-oriented, innovative mindset that can develop strategic visions and adopt tactical executions that enhance the fans experience while furthering company and department priorities
• Capable of establishing buy-in from peers, management and outside groups through the clear communication of priorities and expectations
• Ensure the accuracy, speed and insight of content on Stats & Information Group blogs and other digital contributions, the @ESPNStatsInfo Twitter feed, and the groups contributions to other ESPN social networks
• Take a hands-on approach to all aspects of writing, editing, designing, planning and publishing content. Editing and coaching to improve public-facing content as well as internal business communications
• Develop relationships with key stakeholders, and execute administrative and content aspects of the initiative
• Handle all duties associated with live publication, doing so from a hands-on leadership role. Demonstrate strong communication with production leaders across SIG and ESPN
• Coordinate with SIGs long-term planning committee. Ensure that our plans and publishing budget are up-to-date and properly aligned for events of interest to our fans
• Coach peers and others in the Digital Publishing Editor role, ensuring consistent style, news judgment and tone
• Aggressively edit, post and review the contents of the SIG blog and other digital SIG content. Read through the SIG blog submissions throughout the day and ensure all are proofread before publication
• Look up information in our proprietary and/or third-party tools, such as TruMedia, Synergy and Stats ICE
• Partner and collaborate with cross-platform editors and the News Desk to ensure SIGs digital content is consistent with editorial direction
• Experience in graphics or media, with at least two years in a content-focused role
• Outstanding news judgment in a production environment to craft and execute news in any situation
• Demonstrated proficiency on design tools such as HTML; Photoshop; Illustrator; Flash multimedia, graphics, music and sound
• Deep and broad sports knowledge across multiple sports, with expert-level recall of current and historical sports statistics, news, events and milestones
• Working knowledge of Mac and Windows platforms
• Experience with major Internet search engines and fluency in electronic newsgathering techniques, including quickly navigating the Internet and a knowledge set around social media
• Experience with the critical duties of a social media and graphics designer
• Provide full availability for this position, which will include nights, weekends and holidays
• A minimum of 3 years experience creating graphics/designs with news content, sports statistics, or covering or analyzing sports events for television, online, or print mediums
• Strong people management and communication skills. Able to help build a team, be part of a team and communicate effectively in all directions, with subordinates, peers and supervisors
• Demonstrated competence across a range of technology tools, particularly with mobile and social media applications, and production software
• Proven ability to tell engaging, creative stories with the best statistics, across multiple media platforms
• Spanish-language writing and speaking skills
• In reference to your job application that we have viewed on a job-site, kindly send your resume/CV to us via hidden_email

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