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Broadcast Media Production and Distribution · Posted 2d ago

Social Media Specialist II, College Sports

Run live social coverage of SEC and ACC football, basketball and more

  • SEC and ACC Network accounts
  • Live college sports coverage
  • Lead on priority events

The role

At ESPN, you'll produce a high volume of social-first video, graphics and copy for the SEC Network and ACC Network pages. You'll cover live games, often under pressure, and lead on priority events.

What you'll do

  • 1Create social content for Instagram, X, TikTok and Facebook
  • 2Help plan content and strategy for the SEC Network and ACC Network pages
  • 3Edit and approve posts for journalistic accuracy, relevance and tone
  • 4Lead coverage of priority events and championships with teammates
  • 5Analyze post performance and apply insights to future content

What they're looking for

Must-haves

  • Video editing experience, such as Final Cut or Premiere
  • Photo editing experience, such as Photoshop or InDesign
  • Strong news judgment and understanding of journalistic standards
  • Knowledge of current sports, teams, players and storylines
  • Regular nights, weekends and holidays, as games require

Nice to have

  • Deep knowledge of SEC and ACC college sports
  • Previous brand voice and social account management
  • Advanced knowledge of social media and tech trends

Skills and platforms

  • Social Media Content Creation
  • Social Media Strategy
  • Video Editing
  • Photo Editing
  • Social Copywriting
  • Content Planning
  • Live Event Coverage
  • Journalistic Accuracy
  • News Judgment
  • Data Analysis
  • Audience Engagement
  • Social Media Trend Awareness
  • Project Coordination
  • Written Communication
  • Verbal Communication
  • College Sports Knowledge
  • TikTok
  • Instagram

Perks

  • Medical Benefits
  • Financial Benefits
  • Bonus
  • Long-Term Incentive Units

The company

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Broadcast Media Production and Distribution

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