Social Media Specialist I
About The Position
Working in social media at ESPN is unlike anything else. Each day you will 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 social copywriting, video editing, content discovery, and social distribution strategy. The ideal candidate will be able to thrive in a team environment with a flexible work schedule and an unquenchable thirst for learning. This role will report to a Sr. Social Media Specialist or Social Media Manager.
Requirements
- Minimum 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
- High school diploma or equivalent
Nice To Haves
- Demonstrated news judgement
- Experience using video editing software (e.g., Final Cut, Premiere)
- Experience using photo editing software (e.g., Photoshop, InDesign)
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in Journalism, Communications, Media, or related field
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, Twitter, and Facebook
- Discovers User Generated Content that will resonate with ESPN Social’s audience and brand
- Follows ESPN Social standards of practice including an adherence to news and reporting guidelines
- Generates new ideas for building account engagement and growth
- Supports colleagues to make social content and copy compelling and platform-appropriate material daily
- Regularly utilizes social data to inform content decisions
- Posts highlights of various live sports events with an eye toward engaging the social-first fan
- Recognizes that sports happen on nights and weekends and those shifts will be regular and required in this position
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
