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June 1, 2000 ESPN.com wants you! Picture yourself behind the desk of the worldwide leader in sports For the lover of sports, internet, and fast-paced urban environs, ESPN.com beckons. Primarily located in the heart of Seattle's historic Pioneer Square district (openings may also be found in Bristol, CT, and New York City), ESPN.com offers the competitive salary, world-class benefits and quick-witted repartee that distinguishes ESPN.com from the other guys. Take our Seattle tour and check out the following positions to see if Bristol University's Seattle campus is indeed the place for you. Women and minorities encouraged to apply. ENGINEERING SENIOR SOFTWARE ENGINEER Job # 2002-00-383 Position Type: Regular, Full-Time Department: ESPN.com Wireless Location: Seattle The Sr. Software Engineer will lead the technical development for wireless applications on ESPN.com. This senior position will be responsible for managing and growing the Wireless Group. They will be responsible for innovating applications that extend ESPN.com to the wireless world. Applications such as wireless news and info, wireless alerting and extensions to existing Fantasy Sports Games. Creation of new wireless games are just a few examples of the types of applications that will be built within the Wireless Group. This position will evaluate emerging technologies and help define ESPN.com's wireless strategy. Requirements:The candidate should have a bachelor's degree in Computer Science or equivalent experience; 5 - 7 years of practical development experience; a strong understanding of Java (JavaBeans, Servlets, etc) or C++, a strong base of objected oriented development experience, and experience with wireless technologies such as WAP, HDML, Palm PQA development and SMS Messaging. Experience with databases and the SQL language is strongly desired. An ideal candidate will have strong communication skills needed, management skills, creativity, and an interest in sports. To email your resume, send it to talent@dig.com. Please send your resume as email text, as a Word attachment, or in a url. When applying for this position, please refer to title and department. Tell us you heard about this opportunity on ESPN.com! Return to top SENIOR SOFTWARE ENGINEER Job # 2002-00-384 Position Type: Regular, Full-Time Department: ESPN.com Community/Customization Location: Seattle The Sr. Software Engineer will lead the technical development for community and customization applications on ESPN.com. This senior position will be responsible for managing and growing this technology Group. They will be responsible for innovating applications that enhance personalized user experiences on ESPN.com. Applications such as participatory sports management, customized news and alerting, and group communication are just a few of the areas that will be built within this new group. Requirements: The ideal candidate should have a bachelor's degree in Computer Science or equivalent experience; 6 or more years of practical development experience; a strong understanding of Java (JavaBeans, Servlets, etc) or C++, and a strong base of objected oriented development experience. Experience with databases and SQL language is strongly desired. The candidate should have strong communications skills, be creative with good management skills and a strong interest in sports. To email your resume, send it to talent@dig.com. Please send your resume as email text, as a Word attachment, or in a url. When applying for this position, please refer to title and department. Tell us you heard about this opportunity on ESPN.com! Return to top SOFTWARE ENGINEER Job # 2002-00-354 Position Type: Regular, Full-Time Department: EXPN.com Location: Seattle You can write bullet proof code anywhere, but if you've got an interest or better yet a passion for any/all extreme sports (Skateboarding, Snowboarding, Inline Skating, BMX, Motocross, Surfing, etc.) then you won't want to work anywhere other than EXPN.com. EXPN.com is ESPN's site devoted to the coverage of extreme sports and the associated culture. As the Software Engineer for EXPN.com you will work individually and as part of a team to design and implement high-performance client/server applications. Technologies you develop may be used on the following sites as well. ESPN.com, NBA.com, WNBA.com, NFL.com, and NASCAR.com. Requirements:The ideal candidate will have a bachelor's degree in Computer Science or equivalent experience; 1 - 3 years of practical development experience; a strong understanding of Java (JavaBeans, Servlets) or C++; experience in SQL Server; extensive knowledge and practical experience in internet related technologies such as HTTP, HTML, XML, and JavaScript. Strong communication skills needed; an interest in extreme sports is desired. To email your resume, send it to talent@dig.com. Please send your resume as email text, as a Word attachment, or in a url. When applying for this position, please refer to title and department. Tell us you heard about this opportunity on ESPN.com! Return to top SOFTWARE ENGINEER Job # 2002-00-366 Position Type: Regular, Full-Time Department: ESPN.com International Location: Seattle The Software Engineer for the International Group will work individually and as part of a team to develop client/server applications for the ESPN.com international websites, including Soccernet.com. Work will include assisting in the design of back-end applications and databases, and maintaining and upgrading existing back-end applications. Requirements: The ideal candidate will have a bachelor's degree in Computer Science or 1-2 years equivelent experience; practical development experience and a strong understanding of object-oriented programming (Java or C++); experience with relational databases (SQL preferred); knowledge and practical experience in internet related technologies such as HTTP, HTML, XML. Strong communication skills needed. Interest and knowledge of international sports (especially soccer) is a must. Fluency in a foreign language is a plus. To email your resume, send it to talent@dig.com. Please send your resume as email text, as a Word attachment, or in a url. When applying for this position, please refer to title and department. Tell us you heard about this opportunity on ESPN.com! Return to top GRAPHIC DESIGN INFO / INTERFACE DESIGNER Position Type: Regular, Full-Time Department: ESPN.com Location: New York City Work with editorial and design staff from all areas of ESPN.com as well as ESPN The Magazine to design, develop, execute and maintain graphics, templates and web pages for the online site for ESPN The Magazine. Responsible for achieving successful user interface via infographic design. Collaborate on development of new content areas for the site, as well as periodic redesigns of the site. Occasionally commission illustrations and select photography. Monitor web site for design integrity and technology performance issues. Requirements: Bachelor's degree preferred. Minimum of 4 years experience executing complex designs using HTML and various multimedia applications. Extensive knowledge of Flash, Audio and broadband required. Extensive and well-rounded knowledge and appreciation of sports. Ability to handle multiple projects. Must have excellent communication skills and be able to work with creative teams from all ESPN companies. Must be proficient with computers and be able to work within the parameters of ESPN's proprietary online publishing system. Some photo scanning and resizing will be required. To email your resume, send it to HR.Resumes@dig.com. Please send your resume as email text, as a Word attachment, or in a url. Be sure to list "Info/Interface Designer" in the subject heading, and let us know you heard about this opportunity on ESPN.com! Return to top CASUAL PHOTO EDITOR Job # 2002-00-417 Position Type: Temporary, Part-Time Department: ESPN.com Location: Seattle The job requires the Casual Photo Editor to research digital sports photography using various online wire services. This candidate would also make color corrections and crop the photo to specified sizes in a visually appealing way. This position is a temporary, part-time position, working under 29 hours a week. Tasks:
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To email your resume, send it to talent@dig.com. Please send your resume as email text, as a Word attachment, or in a url. When applying for this position, please refer to title and department. Tell us you heard about this opportunity on ESPN.com! Return to top AD SALES/MARKETING ASSOCIATE MANAGER, AD SALES Position Type: Regular, Full-Time Department: ESPN.com Location: San Francisco, Chicago and Detroit Work closely with Ad Sales Managers to develop presentations and proposals for integrated sales packages on ESPN.com and all related properties. Coordinate and track all feature sponsorships and promotional opportunities in conjunction with ESPN Internet Group Sales Programs department. Work with EIG Integrated Sales to foster and maintain relationships with other divisions GO.com and ESPN. Providing support for all league site sales efforts (NFL.com, NBA.com, NASCAR.com). Negotiate and service smaller deals. Field and follow through on cold calls. Provide information to and foster relationships with existing clients. Requirements: Previous experience working in a sales support or media buying/planning role. Working knowledge of sports marketing and online advertising industries. Bachelor's degree preferred. Strong appreciation and knowledge of sports and the internet preferred. Excellent communication skills required. To email your resume, send it to HR.Resumes@dig.com. Please send your resume as email text, as a Word attachment, or in a url. Be sure to list "Sales- (city)" in the subject heading. For instance, for Chicago applicants, use "Sales-Chicago", and let us know you heard about this opportunity on ESPN.com! Return to top DIRECTOR, AD SALES Position Type: Regular, Full-Time Department: ESPN.com Location: East Coast Region What do you want? A growing company, great products to sell, a place to show off your talents, and, of course, to make money? Can you get to the right person and close the sale? Do you see yourself as a dealmaker? Do you exceed expectations everywhere you go? Are you excited and passionate about the internet world? Then come play a leading role in the growth of GO.com (NYSE: GO), not just another internet start-up, but the online division of the Walt Disney Company. GO.com consists of many of the Web's most popular sites and services. Our brands are world famous and easily recognized as leaders on the internet. With millions of visitors per day, cutting edge technology, content-packed sites, and new properties coming in the future, GO.com is a new media powerhouse. Responsibilities will include hiring, training, motivating and managing a sales team (of approx. 10-12) at ESPN.com , directly driving sales in theEast Coast region,as well as national, and will serve as senior member of the ESPN.COM sales management team. Requirements: The ideal candidate will have strong management skills and seasoned senior sales skills. Preference will be given to a candidate with Internet sales knowledge. To email your resume, send it to HR.Resumes@dig.com. Please send your resume as email text, as a Word attachment, or in a url. Be sure to list "Director Sales- (city)" in the subject heading. For instance, for East Coast Region, use "Director - East Coast", and let us know you heard about this opportunity on ESPN.com! Return to top MANAGER, AD SALES Position Type: Regular, Full-Time Department: ESPN.com Location: Chicago, Dallas & 2 opportunities in San Francisco Service and manage strategic partnerships across ESPN.com. Typical duties may include: serving as the "end to end" customer satisfaction of each account, identifying opportunities to increase the performance of existing accounts and ensuring that all specifications per client contracts are being met both by ESPN.com and client. Help develop strategic tactical plans for clients and sales team; track client performance against revenue goals and changing business strategies while continually evaluating and analyzing data in order to problem solve, trouble shoot and help sales grow business. Help develop new product ideas and/or solutions to maximize client performance across ESPN.com; ensure client satisfaction by pro-active response to client questions and concerns; ensuring full service of account and optimization of client opportunities; additional tasks as assigned. Requirements: The ideal candidate will have a bachelor's degree in a related business field or equivalent experience; outstanding customer service skills; previous experience with Internet sales, Television sales, Print sales, Account Management or Advertising Agency experience. Knowledge of the Internet and/or media business is essential. Some Travel is required, ability to work extended hours required. To email your resume, send it to HR.Resumes@dig.com. Please send your resume as email text, as a Word attachment, or in a url. Be sure to list "Mgr Sales- (city)" in the subject heading. For instance, for Chicago applicants, use "Mgr-Chicago", and let us know you heard about this opportunity on ESPN.com! Return to top EDITORIAL EDITOR Job # 2002-00-338 Position Type: Regular, Full-Time Department: EXPN.com Location: Seattle This is a dream job for an editor with passion for BMX and Motocross. The editor will work to create articles/features on EXPN.com (ESPN?s Extreme sports website, including X games coverage). The editor will manage the day-to-day production of special sections, research and write features, and create packages for custom-publishing projects on EXPN.com. Accomplishing this will require a variety of skills including, scheduling, assigning freelancers, coordinating photography, proofreading, printing and cultivating contributing editors and photography and generally managing content provider relationships. Must be willing to travel as some event coverage will require on-site reporting. Additional tasks as assigned. Requirements: The ideal candidate will have at least two years of editing, writing and or shooting photography experience on the web or in print for the extreme sports industry, including a working knowledge of HTML; strong research and organizational skills; experience in managing relationships with clients and third-party content providers; deep, broad extreme sports knowledge; experience working with various computers and operating systems; an eagerness to discover new ways to publish on the Internet and present traditional information in a non-traditional way; and the ability to work in a team-oriented environment under pressure and with strict deadlines. To email your resume, send it to talent@dig.com. Please send your resume as email text, as a Word attachment, or in a url. When applying for this position, please refer to title and department. Tell us you heard about this opportunity on ESPN.com! Return to top EDITOR Job # 2002-00-339 Position Type: Regular, Full-Time Department: EXPN.com Location: Seattle This is a dream job for an editor with passion for Skateboarding and Snowboarding. The editor will work to create articles/features on EXPN.com (ESPN?s Extreme sports website, including X games coverage). The editor will manage the day-to-day production of special sections, research and write features, and create packages for custom-publishing projects on EXPN.com. Accomplishing this will require a variety of skills including, scheduling, assigning freelancers, coordinating photography, proofreading, printing and cultivating contributing editors and photography and generally managing content provider relationships. Must be willing to travel as some event coverage will require on-site reporting. Additional tasks as assigned. Requirements: The ideal candidate will have at least two years of editing, writing and or shooting photography experience on the web or in print for the extreme sports industry, including a working knowledge of HTML; strong research and organizational skills; experience in managing relationships with clients and third-party content providers; deep, broad extreme sports knowledge; experience working with various computers and operating systems; an eagerness to discover new ways to publish on the Internet and present traditional information in a non-traditional way; and the ability to work in a team-oriented environment under pressure and with strict deadlines. To email your resume, send it to talent@dig.com. Please send your resume as email text, as a Word attachment, or in a url. When applying for this position, please refer to title and department. Tell us you heard about this opportunity on ESPN.com! Return to top COPY EDITOR Job # 2002-00-409 Position Type: Regular, Full-Time Department: ESPNdeportes.com Location: Seattle Tasks:
Requirements: BS or BA degree in Communications, Journalism, or New Media, or equivalent combination of education and/or experience. 2-3 years experience in sports editorial assignments for traditional or new media. Some experience in online media content preparation desirable. Must be able to work under extremely tight deadlines. Must be able to write, edit, and synopsize content from other media for online editorial positions. Very strong writing skills required. Spanish/English bilingual fluency a requirment. Knowledge of North American and South American (Latin American) sports a must. Must possess sufficient knowledge of elements of quality story reporting in order to exercise sound editorial judgment in the selection and prioritization of online content. Must have technical (PC) competence. Must know or have the ability to learn HTML. Overnight shifts a possibility. To email your resume, send it to talent@dig.com. Please send your resume as email text, as a Word attachment, or in a url. When applying for this position, please refer to title and department. Tell us you heard about this opportunity on ESPN.com! Return to top SENIOR WRITER Job # 62951 Position Type: Regular, Full-Time Department: ESPN.com Location: Bristol, CT The Senior Writer will be responsible for writing, reporting, and fact-checking material as assigned. Specific duties include generating story ideas for sports business features, covering breaking sports news stories as they develop, and working with sport beat editors on assigned projects. This position is deadline-oriented and requires that the ideal candidate develop all-around expertise in sports (pro, college, amateur). The Senior Writer may also be required to travel to games, conferences or events as warranted; provide occasional copy-editing; appear on ESPN Radio and On-Air; and contribute as needed to Page Two. Requirements: College degree in journalism or related field and minimum five years' experience researching, writing, and editing is required. Strong sports knowledge and outstanding news judgment a must. Proficiency using HTML and MS Word; experience using Content Editor and Trapeze; and experience working in a fast-paced environment a plus. Online content preparation, knowledge of online publishing software, and knowledge of PhotoShop also a plus. The Senior Writer may be required to work late nights, weekends, and some holidays. To email your resume, send it to hr.staffing@dig.com. Please send your resume as email text, as a Word attachment, or in a url. Be sure to list "Senior Writer, ESPN.com" in the subject heading, your rate of pay, and let us know you heard about this opportunity on ESPN.com! Return to top
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