Social Media Specialist II
Location
Connecticut | United States
Job description
Job Summary:
ESPN is seeking a Social Media Specialist II who will work in a hybrid editor/producer role that involves news judgment, copyediting, Photoshop, and video editing skills. 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 TikTok, Instagram, X, Snap, and Facebook
- With managerial supervision, has the opportunity to be a team leader when it comes to a sport or event or company priority
- Leads brainstorms and ideation sessions on various topics important to the team
- Follows ESPN Social standards of practice including an adherence to news and reporting guidelines
- Needs to be comfortable with quick-turn content in the busy live window
- Generates new ideas for building account engagement and growth
- Supports colleagues to make social content and copy compelling and platform-appropriate
- Regularly uses social data to inform content decisions
- Note that sports happen on nights and weekends and those shifts will be regular and required in this position
Qualifications :
- Minimum of 2 years’ 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 organization 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 :
Preferred Education:
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in Journalism, Communications, Media or related field
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The hiring range for this remote position in California is $61,900.00 - $85,000.00 per year, and in New York is $64,800.00 - $89,100.00 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 candidate’s 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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