The Walt Disney Company · 1 month ago
Senior Editor NFL
Los Angeles, CA, USA
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level
$93K/yr - $151K/yr
5+ years expThe Walt Disney Company is a leading entertainment and media enterprise, and they are seeking a Senior Editor for NFL within ESPN’s Investigative, Enterprise and Digital Journalism organization. This managerial-level role involves directing a team to create compelling content across various platforms while ensuring high-quality journalism and effective storytelling.
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Responsibilities
Direct a staff of reporters and editors in a highly competitive, rapidly changing environment
Work with other editors to create differentiating storytelling and event coverage
Develop comprehensive coverage that includes video, audio, text and interactivity, and partnership with all appropriate ESPN properties
Recruit, hire and develop talented employees who are innovative storytellers who contribute to all of ESPN’s platforms
Coordinate staffing assignments, editorial resources, and process
Collaborate with design, product and technology managers on presentation and site enhancements
Maintain proficiency and knowledge in latest trends, technology, and best practices in editing and how our readers consume our content
Ensure all content meets established tone, theme, accuracy, style, and consistency requirements
Identify opportunities for strategic growth in both revenue and traffic metrics
Qualification
Required
Minimum of 5 years of experience in editorial and content creation, including at least three years in people management
Understanding and appreciation of news, story play and trending topics
Excellent verbal and written communication skills and news judgment
Basic knowledge of all major sports, with specific knowledge of NFL
Appreciation of popular culture and an understanding of the tastes of ESPN's audiences
High School Diploma
Preferred
Experience working in event environments, including basic knowledge of logistics and requirements for reporters
Having a deeper knowledge of the NFL industry, league, and players
Experience in covering or overseeing non-sports coverage subject matters
Benefits
A bonus and/or long-term incentive units may be provided as part of the compensation package
Full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits
Company
The Walt Disney Company
The Walt Disney Company started as a cartoon studio and evolves into sports coverage and television shows.
10001+ employees
H1B Sponsorship
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Trends of Total Sponsorships
2025 (83)
2024 (63)
2023 (96)
2022 (130)
2021 (30)
2020 (40)
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$11BKey Investors
Citibank
2020-04-13Post Ipo Debt· $5B
2020-03-20Post Ipo Debt· $6B
1978-01-06IPO
Leadership Team
Christine M. McCarthy
Senior Executive Vice President & Chief Financial Officer
Jamie Power
SVP, Addressable Sales
Recent News
2026-01-08
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