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ESPN, Inc. Social Media Specialist II in Bristol, Connecticut
Job Summary:
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 II who will discover, develop, and distribute engaging content that will thrive on ESPN-branded social media accounts across Instagram, TikTok, Twitter, and Facebook. This position will require live social programming and support of multiple sports with a focus on the main ESPN and SportsCenter social accounts.
Responsibilities:
Surface and curate engaging social content for Instagram, TikTok, Twitter, and Facebook
Write, edit and enhance social copy to ensure that writing style is consistent with account voice and editorial policies Manage content planning and reporting around tier-2 cross-account initiatives
Generate new ideas for social media posts and execute against them from start to finish, including occasional video and photo editing
Collaborate with a few internal partners to make social content compelling and comprehensive
Work in a variety of platform-specific content management and social analytics systems
Analyze performance of social content and incorporate insights into future content decisions
Output subject to oversight by supervisors and peers to ensure audience interest, accuracy, and adherence to established editorial procedures
Sports happen on nights, weekends, and holidays and those shifts will be regular and required in this position
Basic Qualifications:
2+ years’ experience in social media or a closely related field
1+ years’ experience using video editing software (e.g. Final Cut, Premiere, After Effects)
1+ years’ experience using photo editing software (e.g. Photoshop, InDesign)
Elite knowledge of the sports landscape, including current athletes, rules, and events
Sound editorial judgment, writing and editing skills
Ability to react quickly and positively under pressure
Strong communication and organization skills
Appreciation for and understanding of internet pop culture
Familiarity with ESPN’s content across multiple platforms
Preferred Qualifications:
2+ years’ experience using video or photo editing software (e.g. Final Cut, After Effects, Premiere, Photoshop)
Commanding knowledge of emerging social media trends
Required 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
Job ID: 781935BR
Location: Bristol,Connecticut
Job Posting Company: General Entertainment Content
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.