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Counsel - ESPN

Bristol, CT

$69.38 - $89.71/hr

The Counsel in ESPN's Legal Department will assist the Deputy Chief Counsel, Assistant Chief Counsel and other attorneys in fulfilling the legal affairs and requirements of the corporation. Areas of ...

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Counsel - ESPN

New York, NY

$69.38 - $89.71/hr

The Counsel in ESPN's Legal Department will assist the Deputy Chief Counsel, Assistant Chief Counsel and other attorneys in fulfilling the legal affairs and requirements of the corporation. Areas of ...

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Counsel - ESPN

Bristol, CT

$151K - $195K/yr

The Counsel in ESPN's Legal Department will assist the Deputy Chief Counsel, Assistant Chief Counsel and other attorneys in fulfilling the legal affairs and requirements of the corporation. Areas of ...

ESPN

Counsel - ESPN

Manhattan, NY

$151K - $195K/yr

The Counsel in ESPN's Legal Department will assist the Deputy Chief Counsel, Assistant Chief Counsel and other attorneys in fulfilling the legal affairs and requirements of the corporation. Areas of ...

The Walt Disney Company

Counsel - ESPN

Bristol, CT · On-site

$151K - $195K/yr

Counsel - ESPN Req ID: 10148593 The Counsel in ESPN's Legal Department will assist the Deputy Chief Counsel, Assistant Chief Counsel and other attorneys in fulfilling the legal affairs and ...

The Walt Disney Company

Counsel - ESPN

New York, NY

$151K - $195K/yr

Counsel - ESPN Req ID: 10148593 The Counsel in ESPN's Legal Department will assist the Deputy Chief Counsel, Assistant Chief Counsel and other attorneys in fulfilling the legal affairs and ...

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Art Director

Manhattan, NY · On-site +1

$132K - $178K/yr

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Los Angeles, CA · On-site

$75K - $150K/yr

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ESPN LA Marketing Consultant (Account Executive) (Los Angeles, CA) ESPN LA is looking for our next high-performing Marketing Consultant to join one of the most unique sports marketing platforms in ...

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As of Aug 18, 2026, the average yearly pay for espn jobs in the United States is $54,473.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $40,500.00 and $62,500.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Espn Jobs vs Sports Journalist?

AspectEspn JobsSports Journalist
Required CredentialsRelevant degree, media or sports background, possibly journalism certificationJournalism degree, writing portfolio, media experience
Work EnvironmentBroadcast studios, online platforms, sports eventsNewsrooms, field reporting, interviews
Employer & Industry UsageESPN as a media company, sports broadcastingMedia outlets, newspapers, online sports sites
Search & Comparison IntentJob listings, career opportunities at ESPNSports reporting, journalism careers

Espn Jobs typically refer to employment opportunities within ESPN, focusing on roles related to broadcasting, production, and media operations. Sports Journalists, on the other hand, are individual professionals who report, write, and analyze sports news, often working for various media outlets. While both roles involve sports media, Espn Jobs are specific to ESPN's organization, whereas Sports Journalists can work across multiple platforms and companies.

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Infographic showing various Espn Jobs job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 76% Full Time, 15% Part Time, and 9% Contract. Highlights an 98% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 1% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $54,473 per year, or $26.2 per hour.

Counsel - ESPN

ESPN

Bristol, CT

$69.38 - $89.71/hr

Full-time

Re-posted 5 days ago

ESPN rating

8.2

Company rating: 8.2 out of 10

Based on 29 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

16th of 76 rated media

Job description

The Counsel in ESPN’s Legal Department will assist the Deputy Chief Counsel, Assistant Chief Counsel and other attorneys in fulfilling the legal affairs and requirements of the corporation. Areas of focus can include, but are not limited to, programming acquisitions, production agreements, marketing and promotion, digital (including social) media and platforms, and distribution, as well as legal work related to various aspects of direct-to-consumer offerings. The preferred location for this position is Bristol, CT. Will also consider New York, NY. 

What You Will Do:

  • Maintains current knowledge of applicable federal, state, and local laws and of industry legal standards and norms; analyzes how these might impact ESPN.
  • Drafts contracts and other legal documents, recommends approval/modification of contracts proposed by outside parties, and negotiates with outside parties. Assists with/supports comparable tasks in other areas outside of core expertise/primary responsibility.
  • Possesses and maintains (including through Department designated continuing legal education) knowledge in specialized legal areas, specifically in connection with (1) content (including audiovisual programming, licensing and production); (2) intellectual property (copyright, trademark, rights of publicity); (3) marketing and promotion; and/or (4) digital (including social) media and platforms.
  • Keeps internal clients fully informed of relevant legal issues and implications of their current operations and proposed actions, and advises them accordingly of risks and legal consequences of alternative actions.
  • Reviews and edits significant policies, letters, work orders and other documents from applicable client departments to ensure that potential legal implications are appropriately addressed.
  • Manages outside counsel in their representation of ESPN on litigation and other legal matters.
  • May directly supervise, on a non-exclusive basis, one or more Paralegal and Legal Assistant colleagues.
  • As requested by the Deputy Chief Counsel and/or Chief Counsel, participates in relevant professional associations, seminars, and conferences.
  • Operates within the context of defined corporate strategies. 
  • Conceives and recommends and, with appropriate approvals, implements enhancements and improvements to established processes and workflows.
  • Translates corporate strategy into mid- and long-term goals and the analysis and evaluation of trends in ESPN’s legal positioning and compliance into recommended corporate actions.
  • Performs such other duties or functions as the Chief Counsel, Deputy Chief Counsel, Assistant Chief Counsel or an attorney reporting to any of them may delegate to them.
  • Conceives and recommends strategies and initiatives to minimize the legal risks of current operations and proposed actions.

Required Qualifications & Skills:

  • At least 2 years of contract law experience, including extensive drafting, in either a transactional or litigation capacity.

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Familiarity with content agreement negotiating (including, by way of example only, audiovisual programming, licensing and production agreements) and intellectual property law (copyright, trademark, rights of publicity)
  • Familiarity with the entertainment, broadcast/cable, Internet, mobile, other digital (including social) media and/or sports businesses
  • Familiarity with audiovisual production legal work, including licensing of audiovisual content and data components
  • Familiarity with marketing matters
  • Experience supervising paralegal/legal support staff

Education:

  • JD or equivalent
  • Admission to Connecticut State Bar or New York State Bar in good standing or willingness and qualification to be Registered In-House Counsel.
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The hiring range for this position in Bristol, CT is $144,300 to $186,600 per year and in New York, NY is $151,200 to $195,500 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.

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