Responsibilities

• Position is based in New York, NY
• Oversee communications efforts for entertainment-driven programming, including ESPN Films, 30 for 30, Original Content series and projects and 30 for 30 Podcasts.
• Lead communications for The ESPYS, including responsibilities for publicity, red carpet and more.
• Serve as communications point person for ESPN’s coverage of tennis, including U.S. Open, Wimbledon and Australian Open.
• Develop and execute detailed publicity campaigns for a variety of platforms including but not limited to: ESPN Films projects such as 30 for 30 documentaries, 30 for 30 Podcasts, ESPN Original Content, the annual ESPYS, and various other projects such as film festivals.
• Identify and create story angles, pitch them to various media outlets, and generate publicity results.
• Plan and execute red carpet events with high-profile talent, athletes and celebrities.
• Develop comprehensive publicity plans and year-round strategic communications efforts in support of ESPN’s tennis coverage, including working with on-air commentators, production and programming staff, external event partners and outside tennis, sports business and entertainment media.
• Work closely with senior executives on media interviews, PR planning and issue management.
• Write and edit press releases and other PR documents.

Requirements

• A minimum of 7-10 years of public relations/media relations experience.
• Knowledge and experience in overseeing red carpets and celebrity-focused events
• Experience in film and television public relations is a must
• Excellent PR, communications and writing skills
• Results-oriented and experienced in media pitching across spectrum of media (TV, print, online, radio, magazines, trades)
• Demonstrated knowledge/understanding of men’s/women’s sports, entertainment and media
• Must have national and local media contacts across various types of press outlets
• Strategic and creative thinker
• Self-starter and positive personality
• Proficiency in social media: Twitter (now X), Facebook, Instagram, TikTok

Preferred

• Experience with new technologies (such as AI)
• Knowledge and familiarity with ESPN business and general media/streaming landscape
• Ability to handle multiple tasks on deadline in fast-paced environment