1218 ESPN Enterprises, Inc
Associate Editor App Audience Engagement
1218 ESPN Enterprises, Inc, Hartford, Connecticut, United States
Associate Editor App Audience Engagement page is loaded Associate Editor App Audience Engagement Apply remote type Primarily On-Site / Occasionally from Home locations Bristol, CT, USA Los Angeles, CA, USA time type Full time posted on Posted Yesterday time left to apply End Date: August 8, 2026 (30+ days left to apply) job requisition id 10127389 Job Posting Title:
Associate Editor App Audience Engagement Req ID:
10127389 Job Description:
Departmental Summary:
Audience Engagement is a diverse collection of essential editors, programmers and specialists that are responsible for the fan experience with editorial content and streams on virtually all of ESPN's digital offerings. Teams program the homepage forESPN.co m and the ESPN App's industry-leading audience, while operating nearly 24/7 including sending hundreds of editorial news alerts daily. A Watch team manages the CTV app experience, elevating the best, most urgent live events in ESPN's portfolio of rights. All are done utilizing real-time metrics and editorial judgment to elevate the most compelling and urgent content. The copy desk touches all outputs while enhancing tone, readability and accuracy of the editorial operation. While an SEO team maximizes the reach and types of content that fans are searching for off-platform as well. Position Summary:
This person will be trained on sending editorial news alerts to the ESPN App and the ESPN Fantasy App. This encompasses news, live events, written stories, highlights and more. Regular decisions about which audience will receive the notification, how to tee up the content, verifying the accuracy, tone and style while maintaining our industry-best expectations for speed to fans’ lock screens. They will also have shifts where they will be responsible for programming the main news lane of the ESPN App, or the various fantasy index pages that appear on both web and app. This role can be based in CT or CA. Responsibilities:
The Associate Editor will be primarily responsible for editing and maintenance for all of ESPN Mobile App's plus notifications and News programming. On a daily basis, this person will assess content from a variety of sources (includes wire services, partners, ESPN staffers, freelancers, plus interactive elements, social media, audio and video) to determine how it fits into our daily news coverage and programming needs. The editor evaluates all sport page copy and headlines, provides feedback on all art and video, and works to package this content in a manner that is dynamic enough to entice users to delve deeper into the app. Must be an excellent headline writer and able to present and tell stories in a tight space. Must show good judgment in prioritizing all online content for a national audience. There will be one position, with the location of Bristol, CT.
Qualifications:
Experience in online media content preparation. Applicants must have the ability to work in a rapidly changing online environment and possess excellent verbal and written communication skills. A background or quickly become competent in HTML. Required Education: High School Diploma or Equivalent Preferred Education: Bachelor's Degree in communication arts, journalism or new media or equivalent combination of education experience.
Additional Information:
Sports takes place on nights, weekends and holidays -- and those shifts will be regular and required. This job takes place in Bristol, CT with 4 days/week in office and 1 available as Work From Home. #ESPNMedia The hiring range for this position in Bristol and Los Angeles is $57,200 to $78,600 per year based on a 40 hour work week. The amount of hours scheduled per week may vary based on business needs. The base pay actually offered will take into account internal equity and also may vary depending on the candidate’s geographic region, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience among other factors. A bonus and/or long-term incentive units may be provided as part of the compensation package, in addition to the full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits, dependent on the level and position offered. Job Posting Segment: ESPN Digital, Social & Streaming Content Job Posting Primary Business: Audience Engagement Primary Job Posting Category: Digital Content Editorial Employment Type: Full time Primary City, State, Region, Postal Code: Bristol, CT, USA Alternate City, State, Region, Postal Code: USA - CA - ESPN LA Production Center - Building B Date Posted: 2025-07-25 Similar Jobs (1)
Part Time, Associate Editor APP Team remote type Primarily On-Site / Occasionally from Home locations Bristol, CT, USA time type Part time posted on Posted 12 Days Ago time left to apply End Date: July 28, 2026 (30+ days left to apply)
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Audience Engagement is a diverse collection of essential editors, programmers and specialists that are responsible for the fan experience with editorial content and streams on virtually all of ESPN's digital offerings. Teams program the homepage forESPN.co m and the ESPN App's industry-leading audience, while operating nearly 24/7 including sending hundreds of editorial news alerts daily. A Watch team manages the CTV app experience, elevating the best, most urgent live events in ESPN's portfolio of rights. All are done utilizing real-time metrics and editorial judgment to elevate the most compelling and urgent content. The copy desk touches all outputs while enhancing tone, readability and accuracy of the editorial operation. While an SEO team maximizes the reach and types of content that fans are searching for off-platform as well. Position Summary:
This person will be trained on sending editorial news alerts to the ESPN App and the ESPN Fantasy App. This encompasses news, live events, written stories, highlights and more. Regular decisions about which audience will receive the notification, how to tee up the content, verifying the accuracy, tone and style while maintaining our industry-best expectations for speed to fans’ lock screens. They will also have shifts where they will be responsible for programming the main news lane of the ESPN App, or the various fantasy index pages that appear on both web and app. This role can be based in CT or CA. Responsibilities:
The Associate Editor will be primarily responsible for editing and maintenance for all of ESPN Mobile App's plus notifications and News programming. On a daily basis, this person will assess content from a variety of sources (includes wire services, partners, ESPN staffers, freelancers, plus interactive elements, social media, audio and video) to determine how it fits into our daily news coverage and programming needs. The editor evaluates all sport page copy and headlines, provides feedback on all art and video, and works to package this content in a manner that is dynamic enough to entice users to delve deeper into the app. Must be an excellent headline writer and able to present and tell stories in a tight space. Must show good judgment in prioritizing all online content for a national audience. There will be one position, with the location of Bristol, CT.
Qualifications:
Experience in online media content preparation. Applicants must have the ability to work in a rapidly changing online environment and possess excellent verbal and written communication skills. A background or quickly become competent in HTML. Required Education: High School Diploma or Equivalent Preferred Education: Bachelor's Degree in communication arts, journalism or new media or equivalent combination of education experience.
Additional Information:
Sports takes place on nights, weekends and holidays -- and those shifts will be regular and required. This job takes place in Bristol, CT with 4 days/week in office and 1 available as Work From Home. #ESPNMedia The hiring range for this position in Bristol and Los Angeles is $57,200 to $78,600 per year based on a 40 hour work week. The amount of hours scheduled per week may vary based on business needs. The base pay actually offered will take into account internal equity and also may vary depending on the candidate’s geographic region, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience among other factors. A bonus and/or long-term incentive units may be provided as part of the compensation package, in addition to the full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits, dependent on the level and position offered. Job Posting Segment: ESPN Digital, Social & Streaming Content Job Posting Primary Business: Audience Engagement Primary Job Posting Category: Digital Content Editorial Employment Type: Full time Primary City, State, Region, Postal Code: Bristol, CT, USA Alternate City, State, Region, Postal Code: USA - CA - ESPN LA Production Center - Building B Date Posted: 2025-07-25 Similar Jobs (1)
Part Time, Associate Editor APP Team remote type Primarily On-Site / Occasionally from Home locations Bristol, CT, USA time type Part time posted on Posted 12 Days Ago time left to apply End Date: July 28, 2026 (30+ days left to apply)
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