Posts Tagged ‘ESPN’
A career slam dunk: Lenny’s journey from ESPN intern to marketing associate manager
ESPN is headed back to NABJ this year! Visit us at booth 321 to meet employees like Lenny, an associate manager on ESPN’s brand marketing team in Los Angeles, California. Lenny’s love of sports began on the basketball court when he was just four years old. That childhood hobby has since inspired him to build…
Read MoreESPN NEXT alumni spotlight: Michael, associate producer
When it comes to sports storytelling and media, there’s no better place than ESPN. Michael was completing his degree at the University of Connecticut and seeking the first step of his career when he discovered the ESPN NEXT program. He was immediately compelled to apply because of the possibility to work for the number-one sports…
Read MoreAhead of the trends at ESPN: Meet Celene, senior SEO analyst
Attending NAHJ this year? Stop by the ESPN booth to meet employees like Celene, a senior SEO analyst based in Los Angeles who works behind-the-scenes to maintain ESPN’s status as the world’s leading multiplatform sports entertainment brand. Let’s pass the ball to Celene for a Q&A on how she uses analytics to keep ESPN ahead…
Read MoreElevating Disability Pride | Meet Rachel
Throughout July, Disney is celebrating Disability Pride Month by elevating the disability and neurodivergent communities with meaningful storytelling. Meet Rachel, a Content Associate on ESPN’s Digital Livestream team with producing content that goes on our live-streamed shows that appear on ESPN’s YouTube and Facebook channels. With her current role, Rachel gets to create fun segments…
Read MoreCultivating career and community: Heather Anderson, Vice President of Original Content and Business Affairs at ESPN
Listening to Heather Anderson take you on a journey through her career is inspiring, and we aren’t the only ones to feel that way. Heather, Vice President of Original Content and Business Affairs at ESPN, has recently been awarded three times in recognition of her wonderful career and contributions to her community. Her legal career…
Read MoreESPN NEXT participant spotlight: Anissa, content associate
When you are part of The Walt Disney Company, your career can take many different directions. From being an intern at National Geographic to pursuing the ESPN NEXT program, Anissa has developed a passion for production and sports media in her early career. After completing her degree in media and journalism from University of North…
Read MoreESPN NEXT participant spotlight: Jose, content associate
At ESPN, it takes many passionate people to serve sports fans anytime, anywhere. Meet one of the dedicated ESPN employees who work behind and beyond the camera to capture legendary moments in sports. Jose is a content associate based in Bristol, Connecticut, participating in the ESPN NEXT program. In his role, he assists with sports…
Read MoreThe scoop from this year’s journalism conferences with ESPN
Did you hear the news? We had an amazing time at all four of this year’s journalism conferences and are recapping it all for you! First up was the National Association of Hispanic Journalists (NAHJ) conference in Miami. A staple of our presence at each conference this year, we started things off with our Sports…
Read MoreESPN Head of Event and Studio Production David Roberts inducted into NABJ 2023 Hall of Fame
What does it mean to be part of a hall of fame? It means a legacy well left, a job well done, recognition from your industry and a moment in time to celebrate all you’ve accomplished. And for David Roberts, Head of Event and Studio Production for ESPN, it means a humbling appreciation from the…
Read MoreHBCU Alumni Spotlight on Terrika Foster-Brasby, Reporter & Analyst at ESPN
Terrika Foster-Brasby is making an impact at The Walt Disney Company as a proud HBCU alum. Her time spent at Saint Augustine’s University and as a member of Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority, Inc. prepared her for success at ESPN where she serves as talent for some of ESPN’s most popular digital streaming shows as well…
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