Former “SportsCenter” anchor Michael Smith is leaving ESPN for a job with start-up Hollywood studio (co)laboratory.
Smith will serve as chief content officer and executive vice president, and is one of the company’s first hires. He will provide creative direction on (co)lab projects, identify new business opportunities and revenue-driving initiatives, and assist with on-camera development training for athletes.
Smith will also have some kind of on-camera role with the company, which is co-founded by Jaymee Messler, who also co-founded Derek Jeter’s online media outlet, The Players Tribune.
Also Read: Former ESPN Anchor Jemele Hill to Host New Spotify Podcast 'Unbothered'
Smith, who was still under contract with ESPN until 2021, agreed to a buyout, according to the New York Post. Since the cancellation of Smith and Jemele Hill’s 6 p.m. Et version of “SportsCenter” more than a year ago, Smith had been rarely seen on the network.
Smith will serve as chief content officer and executive vice president, and is one of the company’s first hires. He will provide creative direction on (co)lab projects, identify new business opportunities and revenue-driving initiatives, and assist with on-camera development training for athletes.
Smith will also have some kind of on-camera role with the company, which is co-founded by Jaymee Messler, who also co-founded Derek Jeter’s online media outlet, The Players Tribune.
Also Read: Former ESPN Anchor Jemele Hill to Host New Spotify Podcast 'Unbothered'
Smith, who was still under contract with ESPN until 2021, agreed to a buyout, according to the New York Post. Since the cancellation of Smith and Jemele Hill’s 6 p.m. Et version of “SportsCenter” more than a year ago, Smith had been rarely seen on the network.
- 10/3/2019
- by Tim Baysinger
- The Wrap
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