Social Media Specialist I Job at ESPN, Bristol, CT

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  • ESPN
  • Bristol, CT

Job Description

Job Summary:

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 Tags

Flexible hours, Shift work, Night shift, Weekend work,

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