ESPN is seeking a Social Media Specialist I 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 a Social Media Specialist II or Senior Social Media Specialist.

　　Responsibilities :

　　Performs a wide variety of tasks to assist in shaping, creating, and distributing social content for sports fans across platforms such as TikTok, Instagram, X, Snap, and Facebook

　　Follows ESPN Social standards of practice including an adherence to news and reporting guidelines

　　Needs to be comfortable with quick-turn content in the busy live window

　　Generates new ideas for building account engagement and growth

　　Supports colleagues to make social content and copy compelling and platform-appropriate

　　Regularly utilizes 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

　　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)

　　Required Education :

　　High school diploma or equivalentPreferred Education :

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

　　Job ID: 10077445

　　Location: Bristol,Connecticut

　　Job Posting Company: ESPN

　　ESPN Productions, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or protected veteran status.