Overview
- The newly created position makes Scott the top editor across television and digital newsgathering, including investigative and enterprise reporting.
- She will report to ESPN president of content Dave Roberts and work from the company’s Bristol, Connecticut headquarters.
- Scott previously spent nearly two decades at USA Today, including three years as executive editor and vice president, and most recently served as managing editor of the daily desk at The Athletic.
- ESPN’s digital newsroom experienced turnover this year, with executive editor Cristina Daglas, senior deputy editor Elizabeth Baugh, and senior deputy editor Heather Burns exiting following HR-related turmoil reported by outlets.
- An ESPN spokesperson declined to comment and Scott could not be reached, with Front Office Sports first reporting details of the hire and noting the structure echoes Vince Doria’s pre-2015 news desk leadership.