Web Copy Editor - NFL.com

[Jlofty]

Hi all,

Looking for someone with experience to fill a leadership role on our desk. Web experience strongly preferred. Demonstrate an understanding of news judgment, story play and packaging and you'll get a solid look.

Thanks,

Jim Loftus
Managing Editor, NFL.com


http://nfl.kenexa.com/nfl/cc/Home.ss?ccid=bupJEdUjsTs%3D
Search parameters: Status=Full Time, Division=Media, Dept.=Digital, State=CA

Associate Editor II

Job Requisition Number: 9143
Job Title: Associate Editor II
Department: Digital Media
Employment Status: Full-Time
Location: Culver City, CA

External Description: The NFL Digital Media Group is seeking an experienced copy editor to join the growing Culver City-based newsroom staff of NFL.com.

Job Responsibilities:
• Select, prioritize, edit and post content of all types (text, video, photo, audio, etc.)
• Demonstrate news judgment in editing and story selection consistent with NFL.com's editorial policies.
• Edit copy and write headlines in a fast-paced, deadline environment
• Monitor wire feeds and other outside sources to ensure that the latest NFL news is represented on the site
• Ensure that all content is grammatically correct and factually accurate
• Ensure that writing style used is consistent with NFL.com's editorial policies.
• Re-write or re-work news reports to blend information from multiple sources in adherence to NFL.com's editorial policies.
• Serve as initial contact for reporters in the field and pull together reaction to breaking news stories
• Write headlines, select photos and write photo captions
• Combine related content (text, video, photos, etc.) into lead packages on NFL.com.

Skills / Qualifications:
• 5-7 years editorial experience, preferably in online medium and in the sports industry
• Must be willing and able to work nights and weekends
• Bachelor's degree in journalism or related field preferred
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Strong organizational and prioritization skills
• Proven NFL knowledge that lends itself to sound news judgment
• Strong computer skills familiarity with electronic communication
• Some knowledge of HTML and Photoshop preferred

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[Mark2010]

Any idea if this is still open?

 

[imjustagirl]

For someone who seems to have the last post on the past 7 jobs threads, I'd assume you know something.

Or you could, you know, e-mail Jim Loftus.



So...no.

 

[playthrough]

Newbie signs up and posts on a dozen different job threads in his first few hours.

Please stop by the front desk for your free SportsJournalists.com coffee mug.

 

[Mark2010]

It's actually an interesting site. Some of the jobs I was well aware of,others not so.

Lot of humour on here as well. Good to interact with others in the industry and get the inside scoop on a few places.

Cheers

 

[Riddick]

thanks for the stamp of approval. and don't forget to drop a note in the suggestion box.

 

[Big Buckin' agate_monkey]

SportsJournalists.com flexes its sarcastic muscles.

I love this place.

 

[Drakes Place]

It's even cool to post something even if you have nothing to say! Hell, that's what sports journalism is all about!! (Sorry, everyone. Just bored on a Friday night).

 

[Angola!]

It's even cool to post something even if you have nothing to say! Hell, that's what sports journalism is all about!! (Sorry, everyone. Just bored on a Friday night).

This is not cool, however.

 

[Drakes Place]

Oh alright then ... It's EVEN cool to post something EVEN if you have nothing to EVEN say. Sorry, just trying to get EVEN.

 

[Write-brained]

This sounds like a pretty cool job. Can I have it?

 

[steveu]

YOU'RE HIRED!
(Sorry, sorry, guys, I couldn't resist.)

 

[bpoindexter]

Was this position ever filled? Anybody know?

 

[Diabeetus]

Seeing as how it was posted almost two months ago and the season is in full swing, I would expect so.

 

[Jlofty]

Actually, we just nailed it down early last week, with a very solid candidate who came to us via this board. I appreciate the interest and apologize for not following up the initial post before now.

JL

 

[Fran Curci]

Just curious, Jlofty: Did you hire someone with a print or Web background? (Or both?)

 

[Leo Mazzone]

Wasn't this the T-U guy, per the Jacksonville thread?

 

[Moderator1]

Yes

 

[garethkeenan]

anyone have that thread? i can't find it

 

[Leo Mazzone]

On the Journalism board.