Social Media Specialist ll

ESPN is seeking a Social Media Specialist II to work in a hybrid editor/producer role that combines news judgment, copyediting, Photoshop and video editing skills. The position focuses on shaping, creating and distributing talent-centric social content for sports fans across TikTok, Instagram, X and Facebook. The successful candidate will collaborate with team members and work directly with high-profile talent, creators, celebrities and professional athletes.

• Shape, create and distribute talent-centric social content for sports fans across TikTok, Instagram, X and Facebook.
• Identify and curate creator content for sports fans across TikTok, Instagram, X and Facebook.
• Follow ESPN Social standards of practice, including adherence to news and reporting guidelines.
• Generate new ideas for building account engagement and growth.
• Collaborate with team members to push content from on-air talent and creators to social platforms.
• Support colleagues in making social content and copy compelling and platform-appropriate on a daily basis.
• Use social data regularly to inform content decisions.

• Minimum 2 years 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.
• Minimum 1 year of experience working with on-air talent, creators, celebrities or athletes.
• Appreciation for and strong understanding of internet pop culture and the role it plays in sports.
• Demonstrated communication and organisational skills.
• High school diploma or equivalent.

• Demonstrated news judgment.
• Experience using video editing software such as Final Cut or Premiere.
• Experience using photo editing software such as Photoshop or InDesign.
• Experience handling the social platforms of high-profile talent, creators, celebrities and athletes.
• An undergraduate degree in journalism, communications or online/multimedia, or a suitable combination of related training and experience.

• Regular night and weekend shifts are required, as sports primarily take place during these times.
• Holiday work is required.

• A bonus and/or long-term incentive units may be provided as part of the compensation package.

• A full range of medical, financial and other benefits, dependent on the level and position offered.

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