Digital Content Editor, NESN.com

Hi everyone, it has been a long time since I've posted in these parts, but I'm looking for an experienced content editor to join the staff at NESN.com, New England's fastest-growing sports website. We also have national content partners, so we cover sports all over the country, not just in the region.

You can apply here: http://careers.nesn.com/2014/09/15/digital-content-editor/. Also, feel free to reach out to me on SJ or at jhathaway@nesn.com.

Best,
Justin Hathaway
Manager of Digital Strategy, NESN

Digital Content Editor

POSITION SUMMARY:
Reporting to the Manager of Digital Strategy, the Content Editor will help plan, develop, implement and oversee editorial content for NESN.com. The Content Editor also will be responsible for developing and executing NESN’s social media strategy, as well as ensuring written, video and audio content meets the organization’s standards. This position will contribute to developing and maintaining NESN’s digital platforms.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Edit NESN.com content to ensure it meets organizational standards for journalistic integrity and quality

Ensure NESN.com content has a consistent and appropriate “look and feel” and editorial voice. Content should also be compelling, engaging, understandable, informative and current

Oversee NESN’s social media accounts and develop a sound strategy which employees can also execute

Post NESN.com content, including news, analysis, features, opinion pieces, videos and podcasts

Assist in programming NESN’s desktop and mobile platforms with proper story and news prioritization

Work with NESN programming and production staff to develop editorial strategies and packages

Communicate with syndication partners to ensure NESN.com content is quickly and prominently featured

Communicate with reporters in the field and pull together last-minute plans, including breaking news

Coach junior staff members and interns on best practices and regularly review their work

Assist in developing story ideas to be assigned to and executed by members of the digital team

Develop, implement and maintain an efficient content workflow

Demonstrate expertise in relevant concepts and processes with technical/software tools

Education BA or BS in Communications, Journalism or a related field

QUALIFICATIONS:
3+ years of experience writing and editing content in an online journalism environment

Excellent writing and editing skills with a strong knowledge of AP style

Excellent news judgment and strong knowledge of New England and national sports

Demonstrated proficiency with social media tools, including Twitter, Facebook, Instagram and Google Plus

Solid understanding of HTML, blog software (such as WordPress) and web video editing

Ability to think quickly and respond appropriately in high-pressure situations

Must have strong communication and interpersonal skills

Must be detail-oriented, have excellent organization skills and a track record of effective multitasking

Ability to work collaboratively with others and create a sense of teamwork

Ability to successfully work in a fast-paced, growing and changing work environment

Must be a self-starter who can work independently but also effectively within a team environment

Ability to work afternoon-evening hours and have flexibility to work weekends and holidays as needed

NESN is an equal opportunity employer

 

Pretty sure this is John Beattie's old job. He took a job at Mass Live I believe.

 

he did take a job at masslive

 

Anyone know where this one stands?

 

Put in my resume, haven't heard anything so far for what it's worth.

 

Update: We're in the process of calling candidates -- lots of interest in this job, which is great. If you're interested, please apply quickly.

Thanks,
Justin