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Roxanna Scott to Lead ESPN's Unified Editorial Team

12/17/2025

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Roxanna Scott, ESPN's Senior Vice President and Editor in Chief, was named to unify editorial leadership across TV and digital platforms.
Scott has over 20 years in journalism, including executive editor at USA Today and managing editor at The Athletic.
She will oversee ESPN's Digital Editorial, Investigative, and Enterprise Journalism teams and report to David Roberts.
She starts January 5, 2026, with the aim of strengthening ESPN's storytelling and accountability.

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Roxanna Scott, ESPN's Senior Vice President and Editor in Chief, was named to unify editorial leadership across TV and digital platforms.
Scott has over 20 years in journalism, including executive editor at USA Today and managing editor at The Athletic.
She will oversee ESPN's Digital Editorial, Investigative, and Enterprise Journalism teams and report to David Roberts.
She starts January 5, 2026, with the aim of strengthening ESPN's storytelling and accountability.