Roxanna Scott Out As ESPN’s Top Editor After Less Than a Year
Scott was named ESPN’s editor-in-chief last December.
Roxanna Scott, ESPN's top editor, has been let go after less than a year on the job, according to sources speaking to Front Office Sports. In December, Scott was appointed SVP, editor-in-chief. However, her position was recently terminated as part of a reorganization of ESPN's news division, according to a source. ESPN has not labeled Scott's departure as part of recent layoffs.
An ESPN spokesperson did not offer any comment on the matter. Last year, ESPN underwent other changes in its editorial team following investigations into HR complaints. Cristina Daglas, Heather Burns, and Elizabeth Baugh all left the company during that time. Daglas now works for the Wizards and Mystics front office, Burns with USA Today, while Baugh joined Ring magazine.
Scott, who began her career at USA Today and had a brief stint at The Athletic, was hired by former ESPN EVP Dave Roberts. Roberts recently retired, and Mike Foss was moved into the role of EVP, executive editor, sports news and entertainment.
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