The Senior Content Coordinator, Sports Betting & Fantasy drives cross-platform content initiatives for ESPN BET and ESPN Fantasy through detailed research and content creation. This role is responsible for supporting front-facing talent and shows, creating content and elevating betting and fantasy content across ESPN. This job is based in Bristol, CT and will report to the Senior Director, ESPN BET Content Integration.
Responsibilities:
Provide research support for fantasy and betting talent, inclusive of stats, insights and other notes relevant for content across ESPN platforms
Provide sports betting insights for daily (or multiple times per week) internal sports betting "newsletter" sent to content groups
Contribute to the creation and execution of ESPN BET talent-driven special markets in support of Senior Director, ESPN BET Content Integration
Write odds/research-based sports betting files, occasional research-driven columns and contributes to roundtable picks files across sports betting and fantasy
Research lead for Fantasy Football Marathon, including compression planning
Internal communications lead for Tournament Challenge Marathon, providing nightly insights across content teams
Core planning and research role in sports betting content stunts and odds-based events and releases
Assist with ESPN Fantasy game operations, including management of player database
Collaborate with content teams to provide guidance on content creation, specific to research and storylines
Qualifications:
Minimum of 3 years of experience in research-based content creation
Understanding and appreciation of news, story play and trending topics.
Understanding of fantasy and sports betting, including various forms, methods of engagement and gameplay
Strong knowledge of an array of sports
Strong verbal and written communication skills and editorial judgment.
Preferred Qualifications:
Experience working directly with front-facing talent
Preferred Education:
Bachelor’s degree
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Seniority level
Entry level
Employment type
Full-time
Job function
Marketing, Public Relations, and Writing/Editing
Industries
Broadcast Media Production and Distribution
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