Director Communications
Postuler maintenant Postuler ultérieurement Job ID 10149764 Emplacement New York, New York, États-Unis Entreprise ESPN Date de publication 13/05/2026Résumé du poste:
ESPN has an immediate opportunity for an experienced, motivated, and innovative Director, Communications
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.
- Manage issues, strategize and create external messaging for major announcements and work with external contacts to maximize PR.
- Embrace new tools (such as AI) and approaches to serve as a 360 communicator, serving both internal and external audiences. Generate story ideas and multimedia assets to creatively engage a variety of audiences online. This includes creating regular new material for MyDisneyToday (internal employee site) and ESPN Front Row, the company’s outward-facing corporate blog.
- Contribute to overall ESPN communications dept planning and direction.
- Serve as key contact for national and local media as well as company spokesperson, when appropriate.
- Manage external PR firms as needed.
- Serve on an as-needed basis for various ESPN Communications Dept events/needs.
- Travel to and represent ESPN at various events, premieres, and conferences.
- Respond to media requests for information and interviews.
- Assist with various department initiatives and projects as assigned.
Qualifications
- 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 Qualifications:
- 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
Education:
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience (related to communications or journalism preferred)
The hiring range for this position in New York is $160,100.00 to $231,100.00 per year. The base pay actually offered will take into account internal equity and also may vary depending on the candidate’s geographic region, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience among other factors. A bonus and/or long-term incentive units may be provided as part of the compensation package, in addition to the full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits, dependent on the level and position offered.
Sur ESPN:
Travailler à ESPN est une expérience incomparable. En effet, nous trouvons toujours de nouvelles façons d’interagir avec les fans, quelle que soit la manière et le lieu où ils se connectent avec le sport. Chaque jour, nous faisons ce que personne n’a fait auparavant, et ce dans une culture dynamique où nous prenons des risques et nous surpassons continuellement. Lorsque vous disposez des toutes dernières technologies, d’idées révolutionnaires et de talents de classe mondiale dans votre équipe, chaque jour est extraordinaire.
Sur The Walt Disney Company:
The Walt Disney Company, ainsi que ses filiales et sociétés affiliées, forme l’une des principales entreprises internationales diversifiées de divertissement familial et de médias. Elle comprend trois secteurs d'activités essentiels : Disney Entertainment, ESPN et Disney Experiences. Depuis ses modestes débuts en tant que studio de dessins animés dans les années 1920 jusqu’à son statut de référence actuel dans le secteur du divertissement, Disney poursuit fièrement sa tradition de création d’histoires et d’expériences exceptionnelles pour tous les membres de la famille. Les histoires, les personnages et les expériences de Disney touchent les consommateurs et les visiteurs du monde entier. À travers nos activités présentes dans plus de 40 pays, nos employés et cast members collaborent pour créer des expériences de divertissement appréciées à la fois au niveau universel et local.
Le poste est rattaché à ESPN, Inc , qui fait partie d’une entreprise que nous appelons ESPN.
ESPN, Inc est un employeur qui souscrit au principe d’égalité des chances à l’emploi. Les candidat(e)s seront pris(es) en considération pour un emploi sans distinction de race, de religion, de couleur, de sexe, d’orientation sexuelle, de genre, d’identité de genre, d’expression de genre, d’origine nationale, d’ascendance, d’âge, d’état matrimonial, de statut militaire ou d’ancien combattant, d’état de santé, d’informations génétiques ou de handicap, ou de tout autre motif interdit par la loi fédérale, étatique ou locale. Disney défend un environnement commercial où les idées et décisions de tous et toutes nous aident à grandir, innover, créer les meilleures histoires et être pertinents dans un monde en évolution constante.