Posts Tagged ‘ESPN’
Meet Carolyn Hong, News Editor in ESPN’s Universal News Group
Hear from our Carolyn about her career at Disney, her experiences in Disney’s Asian ERG community, and the advice they have for the next generation of storytellers.
Read MoreWith Fifty/50 Initiative, ESPN Honors the 50th Anniversary of Title IX and Supports Girls’ Access to Sports
It was 50 years ago when 37 words forever changed the future for girls and women in education and sports. The passage of Title IX was a landmark law that banned sex discrimination in all education programs and activities—including sports—that received federal funds. Hear how ESPN and The Walt Disney Company are celebrating this important milestone through the Fifty/50 Initiative, highlighting the civil rights journey of women across the sports and cultural landscape.
Read MoreEmployees and Cast Members Create Magic for Athletes at Special Olympics USA Games
The 2022 Special Olympics USA Games Orlando took place at the ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex at Walt Disney World, where more than 5,500 athletes and coaches from all 50 states and the Caribbean came together for a week of competition, social inclusion, teamwork, sportsmanship, and fun. Learn how the Games brought employees from across The Walt Disney Company together, to deliver magic and inspiration to athletes of all abilities.
Read MoreDisney’s Commitment to Women’s Sports is Changing the Game
With over 26,000 hours of coverage across 12,600 live events, Disney’s unwavering commitment to elevating women’s sports original storytelling attracts key sponsors.
Read MoreCelebrating our Disney Media & Entertainment Distribution AANHPI Community
We’re continuing the celebration by shining a light on our employees across our Disney Media & Entertainment Distribution (DMED) segment, which is responsible for the distribution of our stories, including through our streaming services and TV networks. Hear from our DMED colleagues about their careers at Disney, their experiences in Disney’s AANHPI community, and the advice they have for the next generation of storytellers.
Read MoreKel Dansby Brings Boxing to a New, Younger Audience with TikTok
Hear from Kel Dansby, Senior Social Media Specialist at ESPN on how TikTok is bringing younger fans into the world of boxing.
Read MoreRising to the Moment of March Madness with ‘Feel it Here’
The NCAA Women’s Basketball Championship is one of ESPN’s premier events every spring and such an occasion deserves a marketing campaign befitting of the moment. “Feel it Here” encompasses the emotions and gravitas of a championship run, with reflections of two-star players who know the experience well – A’ja Wilson and Diana Taurasi.
Read MoreHBCU Spotlight: Johnathan Williams, Operations Producer, ESPN
Meet Johnathan Williams who has been working at ESPN for more than thirteen years as he shares how mentorship and Disney programs have inspired him to help others, and be able to achieve new goals in their careers.
Read MoreFor Sports Fans by Sports Fans: Spotlight on Sierra, ESPN Production Coordinator
For Sierra Galanza, ESPN production coordinator, sports have always been a part of her life. Learn about her journey as an athlete to working at College Gameday for the Rose Bowl.
Read MoreHBCU Spotlight: Brandy Tate, Director I at ESPN
Meet Brandy Tate, an alumna of Tennessee State University and co-lead of ESPN Pulse, one of Disney’s longest-standing Business Employee Resource Group (BERG).
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