Digital Media Manager

Overview

As a Digital Media Manager at ESPN, you will lead and optimize digital media operations across display, app, and online video campaigns. You will drive integration with the DAS Ad Operations & ESPN Ad Operations teams and support a growing team of Digital Associates. This role reports to the Sr Director Media Operations and is located in New York, NY.

• Leadership
  • Provide dedicated leadership for owned digital operations and steward enhancements to the digital ecosystem to unlock the impact of owned media.
  • Lead ESPN’s partnership across The Walt Disney Company (TWDC) to maximize digital inventory and marketing value.
  • Support digital prioritization and ensure through-line coordination across TWDC in partnership with Media Operations.
• Team & Collaboration
  • Oversee and direct the day-to-day operations of the activation team.
  • Collaborate with Planning & Buying to understand goals, address campaign needs, and communicate results and insights.
  • Coordinate with the broader Media & Activation team to ensure efficient campaign setup, adjustments, and optimization performance.
  • Act as a resource and mentor for colleagues.
  • Guide managed employees toward team success and broader organizational impact.
• Operational Excellence
  • Establish stronger integration with the DAS Ad Ops team.
  • Manage relationships with cross-functional leads to improve campaign management and operational processes.
  • Identify optimizations in current practices and drive executive alignment for adoption.
• Execution & Communication
  • Work independently with minimal guidance, leading projects with manageable risks and resource requirements.
  • Demonstrate agility in a fast-paced, dynamic environment, supporting new products and businesses backed by a large-scale media property.
  • Communicate complex or sensitive concepts effectively, maintaining executive awareness while parallel-pathing individual work streams.

Required Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of experience in digital media operations or related field.
• Skilled in digital media operations and management.
• Proficient in strategic partnership coordination.
• Independent worker with effective problem-solving skills.
• Innovative and tech-savvy with a creative mindset.
• Strong collaboration and communication skills.

• Experience in ad sales account management or ad operations; previous sports or entertainment experience is a plus.
• Experience with Operative 1, Campaign Manager, Google Product Suite, Adobe.
• Experience working across several media channels and curiosity in emerging media platforms.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, ability to distill key ideas for non-digitally-centric teams.
• Passionate, resilient, and adaptable team player.
• Creative thinker with a bold and enthusiastic approach.

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in analytics, business, marketing, or a related field.

The hiring range for this position in New York, NY is $83,200.00 to $ 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.

EEO Statement: ESPN is an equal opportunity employer.