Social Media Specialist ll

Social Media Specialist IIESPN 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 possesses a background in social influencer strategy and has direct experience working with high-profile talent, creators, celebrities, or professional athletes.Responsibilities:Performs a wide variety of tasks to assist in shaping, creating, and distributing talent-centric social content for sports fans across TikTok, Instagram, X, and Facebook.Performs a wide variety of tasks to assist in identifying & curating, creator content for sports fans across TikTok, Instagram, X, and Facebook.Follow ESPN Social standards of practice including an adherence to news and reporting guidelines.Generates new ideas for building account engagement and growth.Collaborates with team members to push content from on-air talent & creators to social platforms.Supports colleagues to make social content and copy compelling and platform-appropriate material daily.Regularly uses social data to inform content decisions.Note that sports happen during nights and weekends, and those shifts will be regular and required in this position.Required Qualifications:Minimum 2 years of experience in social media or a closely related fieldFundamental content creation skills in social media writing, photo editing, and video editingSound knowledge of the sports landscape, including current athletes, rules, events, and ESPN programmingMinimum 1 year of experience working with on-air talent, creators, celebrities, or athletesAppreciation for and strong understanding of internet pop culture and the role it plays in sportsDemonstrated communication and organizational skillsPreferred Qualifications:Demonstrated news judgmentExperience using video editing software (e.g. Final Cut, Premiere)Experience using photo editing software (e.g. Photoshop, InDesign)Experience handling high profile talent, creators, celebrities, and athlete's social platformRequired Education:High school diploma or equivalentPreferred Education:An undergraduate degree in journalism, communications, online/multimedia and a suitable combination of related training and experienceAdditional Information:Holidays, nights, and weekends are required as this is when sports are primarily being played.