ESPN Hiring for Social Media Specialist I – Show Content Job at Bristol, CT Full Time

Position Summary:

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. This candidate will report to the Social Media Manager.

Responsibilities:

• Performs a wide variety of tasks to assist in shaping, creating, and distributing social content for sports fans across TikTok, Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook.
• Follows ESPN Social standards of practice including an adherence to news and reporting guidelines.
• Generates new ideas for building account engagement and growth.
• Partnering with on air talent to optimize social media content for their personal Social Media handles.
• Supports colleagues to make social content and copy compelling and platform-appropriate material daily.
• Collaborates with team members to push content from linear show coverage to social platforms.
• Regularly uses social data to inform content decisions.
• Recognizes that sports happen on nights and weekends and those shifts will be regular and required in this position. This position will include many nights and weekend shifts.

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 judgement
• 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

Required Education:

• High school diploma or equivalent

Preferred Education:

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in Journalism, Communications, Media or related field

Additional Information:

• This position will include many nights and weekend shifts.

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