Disney is hiring : SVP, Editor in Chief in Bristol

ESPN is seeking a visionary, strategic, and deeply experienced EditorinChief to lead andintegrate our DigitalEditorial,Investigative & Enterprise Journalism, and Newsgatheringteams. This role is responsible for shaping and executing ESPN’seditorial strategy across platforms, driving impactful journalism, and ensuring ESPN maintains its leadershipinsports storytelling, breaking news, and accountability reporting.

This senior executive will partner across Content, Programming, Marketing, and Legal to ensureeditorial excellence, speed,integrity, andinnovation—anchoredinESPN’s journalistic mission and commitment to serve sports fans.

Responsibilities :

Set theeditorial vision and priorities across digital platforms, news desks, and enterprise storytelling.

Uphold ESPN'seditorial standards and ethics by ensuring strong sourcing, verification, fairness, and contextinall reporting.

Align daily content operations with long-term strategy, ensuring ESPN is breaking news, surfacing untold stories, and delivering distinctive perspectives.

Drive cross-platformeditorialinitiatives,integrating linear, digital, and social.

Lead a team of executives across DigitalEditorial,Investigative & Enterprise, and Newsgathering; provide clear direction, mentorship, and accountability.

Foster a culture of creativity, urgency,inclusivity, and collaboration.

Championeditorial diversity—incontent, voices, and staffing.

Work closely with Programming, Studio, Social, and ESPN+ teams to drive audience impact and storytelling consistency.

Leverage audience data and market trends to refineeditorial strategies, platform distribution, and coverage priorities.

Identify and develop emerging content formats and storytelling platforms, from longform features to real-time updates and explainers.

Qualifications :

Minimum 15 years of experienceinjournalism,including digitaleditorial,investigative reporting, and / or newsroom leadership at a national or global media outlet.

Proven leadershipinoverseeing large, multi-functionaleditorial teams.

Strongeditorial judgment, with experience navigating high-profile, sensitive, or controversial stories.

Deep understanding of digital media and audience behaviors across platforms.

Demonstrated successinchange leadership and building cohesiveeditorial cultures.

Stronginterpersonal and communication skills; able to work effectively at all levels of the organization.

Preferred Qualifications :

Experienceinsports journalism or leadingeditorial efforts at a major sports media company.

Familiarity with multimedia content development and cross-platform storytelling.

Backgroundincrisis reporting orinvestigative journalism with measurable audience and impact outcomes.

Required Education :

Bachelor's degreeinJournalism, Communications, or related field; advanced degree or equivalent experience preferred.

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