Topps hiring a new Sports Editor

[beefycheddar]

http://jobview.monster.com/GetJob.aspx? ... _n=PSAHG10

SPORTS EDITOR

The Sports Marketing division of Topps is seeking a Sports Editor for our New York City headquarters. The successful candidate will be responsible for coordinating all aspects of the editorial process for sports products. Detail-oriented and organized multi-taskers with strong communication skills and sports knowledge will be particularly attracted to this challenging and rewarding position.

Duties & Responsibilities

Coordinate the editorial process for sports products.
Select photography from database, library and/or 3rd party vendors for cards, packaging, and solicitations
Ensure selected photos are appropriate, of a high quality, and meet card design league-mandated requirements, scaling and cropping images when necessary
Maintain database of images
Assist with the management of the photography budget
Develop and maintain player/subject lists
Develop back content and text for cards and inserts when necessary
Review card proofs for content accuracy (back copy, stats, vitals, team names, player names, positions, and card numbers) and image integrity, ensuring match between photo and subject
Identify photos on all cards, packaging, and solicitation proofs
Manage product development deadlines such as photo turnover and card design content
Manage photographers and make assignments for products
Work with the player licensing department to ensure rights of all subjects have been attained
Assist sports marketing with product development and creative ideas
Continually scrutinize product schedule for conflicts and potential problems
Keep apprised of player trades and signings and maintain accuracy of subject list
Maintain knowledge of current events the sport
Maintain knowledge of player quality and performance.

Skills & Abilities

Proven ability to multi-task, juggle multiple projects and effectively determine priorities
Strong computer skills – working knowledge of web-based applications, Mac OS, Word & Excel
Excellent communication skills – written and oral
Proven ability to read and understand football statistics and identify past and current players
Proven ability to work in a team environment
Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines
Attention to detail and strong organizational skills
Ability to troubleshoot and resolve unexpected issues quickly and efficiently
Proven ability to detect errors in text and images (composed cards)

Education & Qualifications

Experience in a sports-related industry beneficial
College degree or equivalent desirable
Comprehensive knowledge of sports
Knowledge of team rosters
Historical knowledge of sports, including individual team histories

 

[cmnkb8]

Anybody here going to apply?

 

[Mighty Bombjack]

I had this job for over a year. If anyone is applying, best of luck to you and I'd be happy to answer any questions, but it is not as great as it sounds (at least it wasn't for me).

 

[cmnkb8]

I had this job for over a year. If anyone is applying, best of luck to you and I'd be happy to answer any questions, but it is not as great as it sounds (at least it wasn't for me).

Was it at least interesting for you? And more importantly, how much did it pay?

 

[Jaypers]

I skimmed through the list; did it include "Thou shalt not repeateth names of prospects in Bowman products"?

If so, I may have to throw my hat into the ring.

 

[Mighty Bombjack]

I had this job for over a year. If anyone is applying, best of luck to you and I'd be happy to answer any questions, but it is not as great as it sounds (at least it wasn't for me).

Was it at least interesting for you? And more importantly, how much did it pay?

Very interesting, as I was the baseball editor. I love baseball.

The hours and pay SUCKED.

 

[cmnkb8]

[quote="Mighty Bombjack":2i3g5vbf]I had this job for over a year. If anyone is applying, best of luck to you and I'd be happy to answer any questions, but it is not as great as it sounds (at least it wasn't for me).

Was it at least interesting for you? And more importantly, how much did it pay?

Very interesting, as I was the baseball editor. I love baseball.

The hours and pay SUCKED.[/quote:2i3g5vbf]

Ah, well at least it wasn't just a boring job that you went to every day only for the paycheck at the end of the week.

 

[smapdi]

Until a few years ago, that would've been my dream job. Too late to uproot now, and I'm sure it wouldn't pay enough to enjoy a standard of living in NYC comparable to what I have now. If I'd even get it. But at least I'd maybe be able to jam Bake McBride into a couple more sets.

 

[Mighty Bombjack]

[quote="Mighty Bombjack":3q9yobqm]I had this job for over a year. If anyone is applying, best of luck to you and I'd be happy to answer any questions, but it is not as great as it sounds (at least it wasn't for me).

Was it at least interesting for you? And more importantly, how much did it pay?

Very interesting, as I was the baseball editor. I love baseball.

The hours and pay SUCKED.

Ah, well at least it wasn't just a boring job that you went to every day only for the paycheck at the end of the week.[/quote:3q9yobqm]

It was like living in the movie Office Space.

 

[Mighty Bombjack]

Until a few years ago, that would've been my dream job. Too late to uproot now, and I'm sure it wouldn't pay enough to enjoy a standard of living in NYC comparable to what I have now. If I'd even get it. But at least I'd maybe be able to jam Bake McBride into a couple more sets.

If I remember it paid like 37k which is ridiculous in NYC. You do get to put whomever you like into sets, which is a bit of a power rush. I thought about putting one of my buddies into set, and I think it would've been easy, but I surely would have been fired and possibly sued upon its release.

 

[NECpilgrims8]

If I took this job, the legend of Chaz Roe would live on.....

FOREVER!!!

:twisted:

 

[CraigsCards1]

Until a few years ago, that would've been my dream job. Too late to uproot now, and I'm sure it wouldn't pay enough to enjoy a standard of living in NYC comparable to what I have now. If I'd even get it. But at least I'd maybe be able to jam Bake McBride into a couple more sets.

If I remember it paid like 37k which is ridiculous in NYC. You do get to put whomever you like into sets, which is a bit of a power rush. I thought about putting one of my buddies into set, and I think it would've been easy, but I surely would have been fired and possibly sued upon its release.

I feel like it's one of those jobs that would be awesome to do for a year and then be done with it. I covered hockey for 3 years and it was pretty amazing at the start because you get to go to all the games and you're in the locker room talking to superstars, but after a couple years it becomes a real grind. I was also doing it gratis, which didn't help. Then again, 37K in Manhattan would probably feel like you're not getting paid.

 

[cmnkb8]

Until a few years ago, that would've been my dream job. Too late to uproot now, and I'm sure it wouldn't pay enough to enjoy a standard of living in NYC comparable to what I have now. If I'd even get it. But at least I'd maybe be able to jam Bake McBride into a couple more sets.

If I remember it paid like 37k which is ridiculous in NYC. You do get to put whomever you like into sets, which is a bit of a power rush. I thought about putting one of my buddies into set, and I think it would've been easy, but I surely would have been fired and possibly sued upon its release.

Wow, 37K is beyond lousy. I could make more in a year as a janitor. I guess that's the reason why Topps' brand quality has floundered, since they can't attract/retain high quality staff due to the meager salaries.

 

[Mighty Bombjack]

I feel like it's one of those jobs that would be awesome to do for a year and then be done with it.

Thatis how I would describe it as well, and that is exactly what I did. It certainly got me back into collecting cards.

 

[Mighty Bombjack]

Until a few years ago, that would've been my dream job. Too late to uproot now, and I'm sure it wouldn't pay enough to enjoy a standard of living in NYC comparable to what I have now. If I'd even get it. But at least I'd maybe be able to jam Bake McBride into a couple more sets.

If I remember it paid like 37k which is ridiculous in NYC. You do get to put whomever you like into sets, which is a bit of a power rush. I thought about putting one of my buddies into set, and I think it would've been easy, but I surely would have been fired and possibly sued upon its release.

Wow, 37K is beyond lousy. I could make more in a year as a janitor. I guess that's the reason why Topps' brand quality has floundered, since they can't attract/retain high quality staff due to the meager salaries.

Yep. They have a high turnover in staff, which is why we get the same guys repeated in Bowman and all those other issues. The people at the bottom there are not treated all that great, because you are apparently supposed to be grateful to work there. Of course, in this economy, that may be true, and I'll bet the management hierarchy has improved since Eisman's group tookover, but I cannot recommend this job to anyone in good faith.

 

[notjomommasclint]

If I took this job, the legend of Chaz Roe would live on.....

FOREVER!!!

:twisted:

you got my vote...

 

[ChasHawk]

From the details listed, this looks to be a football job.

If the salary number is correct, it shouldn't suprise anyone.
Generally, the people who do the most work in any company get the least pay.

 

[Mighty Bombjack]

From the details listed, this looks to be a football job.

If the salary number is correct, it shouldn't suprise anyone.
Generally, the people who do the most work in any company get the least pay.

I'm not sure if they do it by sport anymore. When I was there, I was one of two baseball editors, and there was one basketball guy, one football guy, and one hockey guy. I know they don't do hockey anymore and am not sure about basketball. I think now they just have sports guys to do any/all sports.

What in the listing makes you think football? I didn't read too closely.

 

[ChasHawk]

From the details listed, this looks to be a football job.

If the salary number is correct, it shouldn't suprise anyone.
Generally, the people who do the most work in any company get the least pay.

I'm not sure if they do it by sport anymore. When I was there, I was one of two baseball editors, and there was one basketball guy, one football guy, and one hockey guy. I know they don't do hockey anymore and am not sure about basketball. I think now they just have sports guys to do any/all sports.

What in the listing makes you think football? I didn't read too closely.

Proven ability to read and understand football statistics and identify past and current players

 

[Superfractor]

If I took this job, the legend of Chaz Roe would live on.....

FOREVER!!!

:twisted:

you got my vote...

And mine.