Mike Skarka
Mike Skarka
I joined ESPN as a member of the communications department in October of 2014 and was immediately immersed in its history as I was responsible for the development and publicity efforts surrounding the company archive. Following that, I was involved with the network’s promotion of all things MLB and Little League World Series. Today, I manage communications strategies for ESPN’s morning debate show First Take, Stephen A’s World, ESPN Radio and more.
Three Things to Know About the Making of ESPN Cover Story: Francis Ngannou
ESPN The Magazine
5 days ago
Three Things to Know About the Making of ESPN Cover Story: Francis Ngannou
Writer Tim Keown on UFC Heavyweight Champion Ngannou's saga: "He began working in a sand mine at nine years old…
“First Take’s” Friday Roadshow Presents Unique Homecoming Opportunity for Florida A&M Alum Kareem White
First Take
October 29, 2021
“First Take’s” Friday Roadshow Presents Unique Homecoming Opportunity for Florida A&M Alum Kareem White
ESPN senior talent producer and Rattler (Class of '97) played key role in setting up guest lineup for remote
ESPN’s VP Digital Production Mike Foss On The Launch Of Debatable And The Future of Digital Studio Shows
ESPN.com
October 18, 2021
ESPN’s VP Digital Production Mike Foss On The Launch Of Debatable And The Future of Digital Studio Shows
"Even people who have done TV together for years show a different side of themselves in this environment because there's a new…
ESPN’s Emily Kaplan Takes Readers Inside Her Auston Matthews Cover Story
ESPN The Magazine
October 14, 2021
ESPN’s Emily Kaplan Takes Readers Inside Her Auston Matthews Cover Story
"The sacrifices Auston's parents made and the support they gave their son to help see him succeed really resonated with…
Michael Irvin, Tim Tebow, HBCU Wednesdays & More – An Inside Look at First Take’s New Format
First Take
September 21, 2021
Michael Irvin, Tim Tebow, HBCU Wednesdays & More – An Inside Look at First Take’s New Format
Stephen A. Smith: “I’m incredibly excited about 'First Take’s' future."
Journalism on Display: Raina Kelley Named VP And EIC Of The Undefeated
Journalism Showcase
May 7, 2021
Journalism on Display: Raina Kelley Named VP And EIC Of The Undefeated
Kelley succeeds Kevin Merida, who launched the project five years ago; here's a sampling of the reaction from ESPN and…
Journalism on Display: ‘When proper work is applied, dreams turn into reality’
Journalism Showcase
April 23, 2021
Journalism on Display: ‘When proper work is applied, dreams turn into reality’
Writer Dotun Akintoye speaks with UFC Welterweight Champion Kamaru Usman in the latest ESPN Cover Story ahead of UFC 261
Journalism on Display: The Undefeated, ESPN Honor Jackie Robinson Day With Original Content
Journalism Showcase
April 16, 2021
Journalism on Display: The Undefeated, ESPN Honor Jackie Robinson Day With Original Content
Multi-platform storytelling, doubleheader game coverage highlight ESPN's examination of Robinson's legacy
Journalism on Display: Pablo Torre & Jeremy Lin Discuss Their Experiences As First-Generation Asian Americans
Journalism Showcase
March 26, 2021
Journalism on Display: Pablo Torre & Jeremy Lin Discuss Their Experiences As First-Generation Asian Americans
ESPN Daily host, pro basketball player have candid discussion about racism, increased acts of violence against the AAPI community and…
‘We gave people their voice and that’s what I’m most proud of’
Journalism
February 11, 2021
‘We gave people their voice and that’s what I’m most proud of’
OTL producer Robbin Dunn looks forward to the show's one-hour, weekly return this Saturday
Sneak Peek at ESPN’s Enhanced Basketball Power Index (BPI) Stats You’ll See During Saturday Primetime on ABC
ESPN Stats & Information Group (SIG)
February 5, 2021
Sneak Peek at ESPN’s Enhanced Basketball Power Index (BPI) Stats You’ll See During Saturday Primetime on ABC
ESPN’s elite team of data scientists who make up the network’s Stats and Information Group (SIG) recently launched an enhanced…
Journalism on Display: Kimes and Passan’s Report Leads to Action, Changes by the Mets
The ESPN Difference
January 22, 2021
Journalism on Display: Kimes and Passan’s Report Leads to Action, Changes by the Mets
After ESPN investigation, team fires GM Jared Porter for sending explicit texts, images to reporter
SportsCenter Anchors Find More Ways To Connect With Fans On ESPN Radio
Journalism
June 18, 2020
SportsCenter Anchors Find More Ways To Connect With Fans On ESPN Radio
Some SportsCenter anchors trade their Bristol sets and mics for headsets and home studios for ESPN Radio spot duty.
ESPN’s Operations Team Keeping Commentators ‘Live From Home’ For KBO League Telecasts
COVID-19
May 5, 2020
ESPN’s Operations Team Keeping Commentators ‘Live From Home’ For KBO League Telecasts
“The [operations] team had under a week to create the workflow and build the show.”
“The guests and personalities that come through Radio Row are probably better than anywhere else in Miami in terms of concentration.”
NFL
January 30, 2020
“The guests and personalities that come through Radio Row are probably better than anywhere else in Miami in terms of concentration.”
For the first time ever, ESPN Radio's 6 a.m.-6 p.m. ET lineup is airing live from the Super Bowl site;…