The Vice President, ESPN News serves as the editorial and strategic leader for ESPN’s news operations across all platforms—digital, linear, social, and emerging formats
Job Summary
The Vice President, ESPN News serves as the editorial and strategic leader for ESPN’s news operations across all platforms—digital, linear, social, and emerging formats.
This executive sets the tone for ESPN’s journalistic excellence, ensuring accuracy, integrity, fairness, and impactful storytelling that meets audiences where they are.
The VP drives cohesive editorial decision-making, establishes coverage priorities, integrates cross-platform workflows, and strengthens ESPN’s reputation as the world’s most trusted voice in sports journalism.
Matching Summary
The Vice President, ESPN News serves as the editorial and strategic leader for ESPN’s news operations across all platforms—digital, linear, social, and emerging formats.
Skills & Requirements
Must-have
editorial strategy across all platforms
breaking news decision making
uphold editorial standards
cross-platform editorial initiatives
newsroom operations management
audience data and insights
emerging storytelling formats
Nice-to-have
culture of creativity and urgency
champion diversity in content
mentor up-and-coming journalists
lead through change
foster inclusivity and collaboration
Key Requirements
15 years of journalism experience
5 years senior editorial leadership
managing complex editorial operations
managing large cross-functional teams
journalistic ethics and media law
strong editorial judgment
exceptional communication and interpersonal skills