Associate Editor, NFL.com

https://www.nfl.apply2jobs.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=mExternal.showJob&RID=64&CurrentPage=1

Job Title: Associate Editor
Position Type: Full Time
City: Culver City
State: California
Education Requirements: Bachelor’s degree in journalism or related degree preferred
Years of Experience: 1-3

Description:

• Select, prioritize, edit, and post content
• Edit copy and write headlines under deadlines
• Monitor wire feeds and other outside sources to ensure that the latest sports 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 policy
• Re-write or re-work news reports
• Serve as initial contact for reporters in the field and pull together reaction to breaking news stories
• Write headlines and cutlines
• Work with video editors and photo editors to select complementary storytelling elements
• Participate in discussion of how to package content into lead stories on NFL.com

Skills / Qualifications:

• 1-3 years editorial experience, preferably in online medium and in the sports industry
• Bachelor’s degree in journalism or related degree preferred
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Strong organizational and prioritization skills
• Proven sports knowledge that lends itself to sound news judgment
• Strong computer skills in Word
• Some knowledge of HTML and Photoshop preferred
• Experience with blog management software and understanding of social media platforms a plus

 

Who wants to buy me a beer when they call and say they found a more qualified candidate?

 

More qualified than whom? Than what I said I was looking for? It's certainly possible. There are a lot of experienced, highly qualified people out there, and I've already heard from a few through this board.

But I have a pretty clear idea of the type of candidate I want for this spot, and for a variety of reasons my preference is for someone on the low end of the experience scale. Hopefully that talent pool is deep. If it isn't, I'll broaden the search.

Click the link and apply, if you haven't already, and drop me a PM so I know which app to look for. We'll see where we end up. I could end up hiring you, or I could end up buying you a beer. Or both.

In the immortal words of <a href="http://www.baseball-almanac.com/players/player.php?p=andujjo01">Joaquin Andujar</a>, "You never know."

JL

 

Seems like it would be an ideal job for someone.

 

I applied this job as well. Like to think I have a shot, given my qualifications, but I guess we'll see.

Any advice as how to land a job in this industry would be appreciated.

Thanks, all...

 

Sounds like a pretty good gig.

 

Mr. Loftus,

I left you a personal message about my application and sent you an email. Can you let me know if you have gone over my resume, and if so, do I stand a chance at getting this job?

Thanks.

 

Looking for an inexperienced candidate over a more qualified professional. That's about right in this business these days. Guess the NFL is cutting costs too.

 

Any news if the job has been filled or not?

 

Any word on whether this has been filled?