ESPN is seeking a Social Media Specialist I - Show Content who will work in a hybrid editor/producer role that involves news judgment, copyediting, Photoshop, 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. 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.

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:

• Minimum of 1 year of 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 and the role it plays in sports
• Demonstrated communication and organizational skills

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Demonstrated news judgment
• Experience using video editing software (e.g. Final Cut, Premiere)
• Experience using photo editing software (e.g. Photoshop, InDesign)
• Experience handling high profile talent, celebrities, and athlete’s social platforms

BASIC EDUCATION:

• An undergraduate degree in journalism, communications, online/multimedia or related field OR a high school diploma and a suitable combination of related training and experience

PREFERRED EDUCATION:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Communications or related field
  

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• Performs a wide variety of tasks to assist in shaping, creating, and distributing linear show social content for sports fans across TikTok, Instagram, X, and Facebook.
• Follow ESPN Social standards of practice including an adherence to news and reporting guidelines.
• Generates new ideas for building account engagement and growth.
• Collaborates with team members to push content from linear show coverage to social platforms.
• Supports colleagues to make social content and copy compelling and platform-appropriate material daily.
• Regularly uses 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.