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Another one to ESPN - Running thread

Discussion in 'Journalism topics only' started by Moderator1, Jul 21, 2008.

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  1. Medial Collateral

    Medial Collateral Member

    Re: Another one to ESPN

    And ESPN, to my experience, and I have some, is a cutthroat place. Deceit, pressure and double-talk are all accepted work conditions. If you're a sports journalism lifer, that's nirvana. If you're a family man trying to have a life... bon chance.
     
    Medial Collateral, Aug 1, 2008
    #73
  2. playthrough

    playthrough Moderator Staff Member

    Re: Another one to ESPN

    I have priced it. You're right on that count. I presume in most cases there's a spouse with bennies, or the hire is single and can simply buy coverage for him/herself.
     
    playthrough, Aug 1, 2008
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  3. da man

    da man Well-Known Member

    Re: Another one to ESPN

    I always thought they were two-year contracts.
     
    da man, Aug 1, 2008
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  4. Mizzougrad96

    Mizzougrad96 Active Member

    Re: Another one to ESPN

    Two or three. Sometimes it's two with an option (theirs).

    I know a couple of the guys who took NFL blog jobs there and I'm fairly certain they get benefits. I also know that Yahoo has a similar deal where the people who went there have to get benefits on their own. It's possible that they might be doing some things for some people while not for others...
     
    Mizzougrad96, Aug 1, 2008
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  5. Ace

    Ace Well-Known Member

    Re: Another one to ESPN


    Has anyone on one of these deals been there long enough to re-up?
     
    Ace, Aug 1, 2008
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  6. Moderator1

    Moderator1 Moderator Staff Member

    Re: Another one to ESPN

    ESPN went into my old newsroom and took someone this week. Jill Erwin, who covered racing and did desk work in Richmond, will join ESPN.com's news desk later this month.
    Super hire for them. Jill cannot be overworked. Trust me, I tried a number of times. She gets it all done and does it well.
    So congrats to Jill.
     
    Moderator1, Aug 1, 2008
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  7. Mizzougrad96

    Mizzougrad96 Active Member

    Re: Another one to ESPN

    I know of a couple...
     
    Mizzougrad96, Aug 1, 2008
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  8. The Granny

    The Granny Guest

    Re: Another one to ESPN

    Moddy, that's good news on Jill. Top notch.
     
    The Granny, Aug 1, 2008
    #80
  9. Mizzougrad96

    Mizzougrad96 Active Member

    Re: Another one to ESPN

    There goes the neighborhood. :D
     
    Mizzougrad96, Aug 1, 2008
    #81
  10. Angola!

    Angola! Guest

    Re: Another one to ESPN

    Wow. That's great news.

    Congrats Jill.
     
    Angola!, Aug 1, 2008
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  11. sportschick

    sportschick Active Member

    Re: Another one to ESPN

    Congrats to Jill, who is a fantastic journalist and good shoulder to have a momentary breakdown on.
     
    sportschick, Aug 1, 2008
    #83
  12. playthrough

    playthrough Moderator Staff Member

    Re: Another one to ESPN

    What, no "from the Pipeline"? Jill's gonna feel slighted. :)
     
    playthrough, Aug 1, 2008
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