About the Role & Team:
As a Recruiter at ESPN, you will play a pivotal role in shaping the future of sports media by attracting world-class talent to our dynamic and technology-driven environment. This early career position is perfect for a passionate, tech-savvy individual who thrives in a fast-paced, innovative culture. You will be instrumental in engaging with fans and delivering extraordinary experiences through game-changing ideas. Success in this role requires problem-solving skills, independence, and the ability to explain complex information effectively.
What You Will Do:
- Manage full life cycle recruitment processes, including sourcing and building external talent pipelines.
- Develop and execute comprehensive staffing plans by translating business needs into actionable strategies.
- Establish credible, long-term partnerships with hiring managers and HR business partners.
- Utilize innovative sourcing channels, including social media and networking, to attract passive talent.
- Conduct in-depth candidate screenings to assess qualifications, interest, and salary expectations.
- Drive the candidate experience throughout the selection process, including offer negotiation and onboarding.
- Collaborate with compensation teams to define competitive job offers.
- Maintain transparency and communication through progress reports and actions in ATS and TRM systems.
- Ensure compliance with EEO/Diversity policies and federal contractor requirements.
- Represent ESPN at networking events, job fairs, and conferences.
Skillset and Qualification Required:
Required Skills:
- 3+ years of professional experience
- Strong consultative skills for designing and executing recruitment strategies
- Experience using social media tools for sourcing and engagement
- Familiarity with Applicant Tracking Systems like Kenexa
- Ability to manage high-volume requisitions in a fast-paced environment
- Excellent presentation, facilitation, and influencing skills
- Good collaboration and communication skills
- Ability to maintain confidentiality and work as a team player
Preferred Qualifications & Experience:
- Proficiency in full life-cycle recruiting (3+ years)
- Experience meeting standard KPI’s
- Proven ability to support/interact with senior-level management
- Experience working across geographical markets
Education:
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience
The hiring range for this position in New York, NY is $90,000 to $108,800 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.