Multiplatform Editor / Copy Desk at Andscape 4 Locations

Job Posting Title: Multiplatform Editor / Copy Desk at Andscape Req ID: 10127347 Job Description: Andscape, a content studio that explores the depth of Black identity through its power in sports and culture, is seeking a Multiplatform Editor for its copy desk. This role will have multiple responsibilities central to the operation of Andscape’s daily news report, including the presentation of our homepage, improving our SEO, and copy editing for different platforms. This role requires a journalist with strong news judgment, excellent headline-writing abilities and a keen sense of audience, SEO, and design. The ideal candidate would have a command of style and grammar and understand how to write headlines for different platforms, including alerts, which the editor would help identify, write, and send. The editor will work directly in our CMS updating headlines, meta descriptions, internal linking and more to optimize articles for search and recirculation. They will also plan to optimize upcoming and anticipated news coverage and work with evergreen content. A collaborative spirit is essential as the successful candidate will work with assignment editors, project managers, newsroom leadership, the social media and video teams and writers. The ideal candidate is an organized communicator who can work quickly with little oversight. We are looking for someone who will work under the direction of our leader of Digital Publishing and be responsible for teaming with our editorial leadership on the smooth flow of copy from our talented group of content creators. Hitting deadlines is critical – and the successful candidate will play a key role in making sure content is published on time. Andscape’s newsroom reports on a range of topics from professional and college sports to fashion, music, and movies. Our content revolves around the intersection of sports culture and Black identity. About Andscape: Andscape is a Black-led content studio that explores the depth of our identity through its power in sports and culture. Magnified by the power and reach of The Walt Disney Co., The Andscape umbrella includes an editorial division and film and television studio. Founded in 2022, Andscape is a reimagination, expansion and diversification of The Undefeated’s former platform. Responsibilities: • The Multiplatform Editor will typically edit multiple text stories a day, including news articles, columns and essays, and feature pieces • Checking for accuracy, proper grammar, search optimization, appropriateness, and style • Attending regular meetings with editorial leaders to plan coverage and a publishing schedule for the website and social-media postings • Checking and improving SEO on individual stories • Updating our homepage to reflect our newest and most relevant content • Keep abreast of changes in search results pages, and Google and SEO more broadly, that both impact our existing audience and present new opportunities for growth • Fact-checking stories for accuracy • Edit text and scripts for social and video projects • Moving stories efficiently through levels of editing • Review final drafts before publishing • Occasional work on weekends and evenings Qualifications: The ideal candidate for this position is collaborative and proactive with: • A minimum of 3 years of paid copy-editing experience in digital publishing • Experience editing for social media audiences • Flexibility to work with editors and reporters on the East and West coasts • A willingness to work nights and weekends on occasion Preferred Qualifications: • Comfort editing both long-form editorial and shorter social media copy • Some experience in a work management platform like Smartsheet, which is what we use • Candidates should be well-versed in analytics tools, including but not limited to Chartbeat, Google Analytics, Google Search Console, Taboola, CrowdTangle and Datamine Requirements: • Cover letter • Comfort and familiarity with Black culture Required Education: • High school diploma Preferred Education: • Bachelor’s Degree in a related field #ESPNmedia The hiring range for this position in Los Angeles, CA and New York, NY is $68,500 – $105,700 per year. The base pay actually offered will take into account internal equity and also may vary depending on the candidate’s geographic region, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience among other factors. A bonus and/or long-term incentive units may be provided as part of the compensation package, in addition to the full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits, dependent on the level and position offered. Job Posting Segment: ESPN Programming & Acquisitions Job Posting Primary Business: Andscape Primary Job Posting Category: Digital Content Editorial Employment Type: Full time Primary City, State, Region, Postal Code: New York, NY, USA Alternate City, State, Region, Postal Code: USA - CA - ESPN LA Live Offices - Building A, USA - CT - ESPN Building 12 - 280 Ronzo Rd, USA - DC - 1717 Desales St Date Posted: 2025-10-07 Apply tot his job