• Social Media Specialist I

    ESPN, Inc. (Bristol, CT)


    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 candidate will report to a Sr. Social Media Specialist or Social Media Manager.

     

    **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

    **Qualifications** :

    + 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

    **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 equivalent

    Preferred Education:

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

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    **Job ID:** 10133061

    **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.