Two months after laying off more than 100 staffers, ESPN has merged some units, shifted others and named a new head of content. First, Connor Schell has been named ESPN’s evp of content, overseeing TV, digital and print. (TVNewser)
Schell’s new responsibilities will also include studio and remote production as well as digital and print content creation. He will continue to report directly to network president John Skipper. (THR)
Schell’s promotion was one of a number of executive moves announced, including the departure of 20-year veteran John Kosner, executive vp, digital and print media. In addition, Burke Magnus, executive vp, programming and scheduling, will also oversee BamTech, in which Disney took a $1 billion minority stake last August. (New York Post)
ESPN will also merge strategy and development under Justin Connelly, and digital product development will move to technology overseen by Aaron LaBerge. (Deadline)