Is this a post to work for Nate Silver’s new FiveThirtyEight site at ESPN, or to operate the “It’s a Small World” ride at Disney World?
The last part of the official posting for the managing editor job includes this amusing boilerplate from the “Happiest place in the world.”
Imagine a career with an organization that brings smiles to millions every day. Imagine working with people whose passion for what they do is simply indescribable. We are The Walt Disney Company, live with a rich legacy of innovation, entertainment, and lifelong memories. With our vast array of both businesses and professionals, you’ll have the opportunity to join a team that’s beloved around the world, and to find out how it feels to love what you do. We invite you to discover for yourself why a career with Disney is the opportunity you‘ve been looking for.
Oooo, I wonder if Silver’s ME gets to wear one of those neat costumes?
I don’t imagine Silver’s new site will put smiles on people’s faces. In fact, it likely will make some of his subjects frown. Now that is so un-Disney.
However, if you have the qualifications, here’s your chance to become Silver’s new best friend.
Some excerpts:
ESPN is seeking an ambitious and bright individual to serve as Managing Editor of a new digital initiative, FiveThirtyEight.com, an ESPN-owned and operated high-volume website that focuses on quality of content. We are searching for a highly experienced editor with strong journalistic values who also embraces a data-driven approach toward news coverage in leading the new FiveThirtyEight team. The Senior Director/Managing Editor should provide a vision for how to innovate and expand FiveThirtyEight’s coverage, while maintaining the high standards of quality that FiveThirtyEight is known for. The position requires strong leadership, communication, collaboration, and organizational skills with an experienced editing/content background.
OK, so far so good for me.
Responsibilities.
•Coordinate and manage day-to-day editorial operations for FiveThirtyEight.com
•Set content development strategy and overall vision for the site
•Oversee daily editorial, writer and talent assignments, assigning and editing content on a daily basis
•Manage and develop staff on news desk, including mentoring developing writers to improve their communication, analytic, and journalistic skills
•Help develop editorial guidelines and ensure they are followed
•Help develop detailed editoial budget and resource allocation plan
•The job is based in New York City, and will require a significant office presence. Hours will be variable depending on the demands of the news cycle, and will sometimes require night and weekend work.
Weekend work? I’m out. I have a Sunday date with Scott Hanson and NFL RedZone. Somehow, I don’t think I was Silver’s man anyway.