Social Media Specialist I
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 Socials 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 of 1 year's 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:
Bachelors degree or equivalent in Journalism, Communications, Media or related field
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The hiring range for this position in New York is $57,810 - $77,550 per year based on a 40-hour work week. The amount of hours scheduled per week may vary based on business needs. The base pay actually offered will take into account internal equity and also may vary depending on the candidates geographic region, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience among other factors. A bonus and/or long-term incentive units may be provided as part of the compensation package, in addition to the full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits, dependent on the level and position offered
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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 Socials 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 of 1 year's 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:
Bachelors degree or equivalent in Journalism, Communications, Media or related field
#ESPNMedia
The hiring range for this position in New York is $57,810 - $77,550 per year based on a 40-hour work week. The amount of hours scheduled per week may vary based on business needs. The base pay actually offered will take into account internal equity and also may vary depending on the candidates geographic region, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience among other factors. A bonus and/or long-term incentive units may be provided as part of the compensation package, in addition to the full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits, dependent on the level and position offered
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