Job Description
Working in social media at ESPN is unlike anything else. Each day you'll be challenged to blend creativity, sports knowledge, and journalistic instincts to produce industry-leading content seen by millions of sports fans. Collaboration, innovation, effort, and fun are at the core of this team and every day is game day.
ESPN is seeking a Social Media Specialist I who will work in a hybrid editor/producer role that involves news judgment, copyediting and video editing skills. The ideal candidate will be able to thrive in a team environment with a flexible work schedule and an unquenchable thirst for learning.
We are looking for: UFC &/or Soccer knowledge; TikTok/Content Creator; Women's Sports knowledge; Multi-Sport & Culture & Meme.
There are multiple positions. CA, NY & CT based.
Responsibilities:
• Perform a wide variety of tasks to assist in shaping, creating, and distributing social content for sports fans across TikTok, Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook
• Follow ESPN Social standards of practice including an adherence to news and reporting guidelines
• Generate new ideas for building account engagement and growth
• Support senior-level colleagues to make social content and copy compelling and platform-appropriate
• Regularly use social data to inform content decisions
• Note that sports happen on nights and weekends and those shifts will be regular and required in this position
Basic Qualifications:
• 1+ years' experience in social media or a closely related field
• Fundamental content creation skills in social media writing, photo editing, and video editing
• Sound knowledge of the sports landscape, including current athletes, rules, events, and ESPN programming
• Appreciation for and strong understanding of internet pop culture
• Demonstrated communication and organization skills
Preferred Qualifications:
• Demonstrated news judgement
• Experience using video editing software (e.g. Final Cut, Premiere)
• Experience using photo editing software (e.g. Photoshop, InDesign)
Required Education
• High School Diploma
Preferred Education
• Bachelor's Degree in journalism, communications, online/multimedia or related field OR a high school diploma and a suitable combination of related training and experience.
We will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories consistent with applicable law.
Jobcode: Reference SBJ-gm5jv3-3-138-141-202-42 in your application.