About the Role:
ESPN-Social Media Designer I
Full Time
Bristol, CT 06010, USA
A Designer I, Social Content role has the blended responsibility of bringing proactive content ideas to the table and collaborating with off-platform specialists on their vision for content that will thrive on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, TikTok, Snapchat, and other off-platform brand extensions. This position requires an ability to work on multiple projects at once and work efficiently in a fast-paced and high-pressure environment. The ideal candidate is a self-starter who works well in a team environment with a flexible work schedule and an unquenchable thirst for learning
Responsibilities:
Create assets across off-platform destinations that are uniquely optimized to fit each mobile audience and align with ESPN social brand identities
Work in a fast-paced environment that requires quick-turning numerous pieces of content in a day
Demonstrate an ability to balance multiple projects and the flexibility to pivot from a plan to react to breaking news or viral moments
Collaborate alongside social media specialists and help them execute their visions
Actively idea concepts and pitch ideas in weekly brainstorms and daily content meetings
Educate social media specialists to advance their understanding of basic design principles in order to maintain the ESPN visual brand and create content that is optimized for mobile consumption
Communicate with managers and producers to regularly update project timelines and report on progress
Note that sports happen on nights, weekends and holidays and those shifts are to be expected in this position