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Former ESPN exec Kevin Merida steps down from top job at LA Times
“I still believe in The Times and its potential.”
ESPN shift sees The Undefeated EIC Kevin Merida now reporting directly to Jimmy Pitaro, with that site’s coverage expanding
Four years after its launch, The Undefeated is set for a further expansion, and EIC and senior vice president Kevin Merida will now report directly to ESPN president Jimmy Pitaro.
ESPN discontinues public editor position, saying it has “outlived its usefulness”
The network had six ombudsmen/public editors over 13 years.
ESPN cautions on-air employees about political comments on social media at summit in Bristol
“ESPN is a journalistic organization – not a political organization. We should do nothing to undermine that position,”
ESPN content restructuring sees The Undefeated’s Kevin Merida and ESPN Films’ Libby Geist add responsibilities
Merida will now oversee ESPN's enterprise and investigative content as well as The Undefeated, while Geist will oversee ESPN's features in addition to 30 for 30 and other ESPN Films projects.
ESPN to host and broadcast town hall conversation on athletes, guns and violence
It looks like ESPN is furthering its push into covering social issues around sports. After presenting a forum...
ESPN will launch The Undefeated May 17
After years of turbulent development, we finally have a launch date for ESPN’s The Undefeated: May 17. Senior...