Jay Jay Nesheim
I joined ESPN in April of 2011 and am currently Senior Director, Communications, ESPN Films and Original Content. I grew up in the Big Apple and graduated from Siena College. I came to ESPN by way of the bunny head having worked for years at Playboy Enterprises as VP, Communications. I have also held senior communications positions at MTV and AOL. I have always been a huge sports fan so I feel lucky to be part of the ESPN family, and I will always remain a passionate Jets/Yankees fan. I also wish there was more singing in sports…why does soccer get all of the sing-along songs?!
ESPN Films
September 10, 2019
As The Worm Turns: New 30 For 30 Traces Dennis Rodman’s Unlikely Journey
ESPN writer and essayist Chris Connelly has unique perspective on Dennis Rodman, who in the 1990s was a controversial pop…
ESPN Films
April 5, 2019
Sports Business Journal Hails ESPN Films Executive Libby Geist Among Its “40 Under 40”
ESPN’s Vice President and Executive Producer of ESPN Films, Libby Geist, joined the 2019 class of honorees.
ESPN Films
December 11, 2018
How did 30 for 30 tell the tale of the greatest upset in sports history?
Buster Douglas, Jeremy Schaap and Ben Houser talk about the new film "42 to 1" debuting tonight (9 ET) on…
Journalism Showcase
September 21, 2018
Ninja breaks through for historic ESPN The Magazine cover
How does working with a gamer differ from working with a mainstream athlete? ESPN The Magazine's answer regarding cover subject…
Executive Voice
September 18, 2018
Like Dad, Like Daughter: The Geists Know How To Tell A Story
ESPN Films' executive Libby Geist salutes her father, CBS This Morning contributor Bill Geist, who is retiring after 31 years…
Off Screen
May 10, 2018
And They Call It [Most Valuable] Puppy Love . . .
To help celebrate the Greenberg family's book, ESPN commentators shared pictures of their dogs reading about Phoebe's adventures.
Announcements
November 7, 2017
Katie Nolan podcast to launch in January
Launching Jan. 10th, Emmy winner Katie Nolan returns to the airwaves with a yet-to-be-named ESPN podcast.
Behind The Scenes
August 24, 2017
30 for 30 “What Carter Lost” brings different voices to forefront
ESPN Films' 30 for 30 “What Carter Lost” (tonight, 9:30 ET): Director Adam Hootnick brings new perspectives to 1988 Dallas…
Captured on Campus
May 22, 2017
Peabody Awards honor ESPN Films, Sarah Spain
The Peabody Awards honored ESPN Films' "O.J.: Made In America" and espnW's Sarah Spain. The Peabody Awards recognize public service…
Behind The Scenes
April 11, 2017
Get to know the fans of We The Fans
Meet some of the folks who make up the cast - and characters - of ESPN's "We The Fans," which…
Announcements
February 27, 2017
ESPN Films wins first Oscar for “O.J.: Made in America”; full re-airs this week on ESPN2
An historic night at the Academy Awards for ESPN featured the company receiving its first-ever Oscar for "O.J.: Made in…
Behind The Scenes
February 17, 2017
O.J.: Made in America Director Ezra Edelman talks film and more on “The Daily Show with Trevor Noah”
With Oscar night just nine days away, “O.J.: Made in America” Director Ezra Edelman stopped by "The Daily Show with…
Announcements
January 24, 2017
30 for 30’s “O.J.: Made in America” lands ESPN’s first-ever Oscar nomination
Yet another milestone for ESPN, as the company receives its first-ever Oscar nomination for "O.J.: Made in America."
Behind The Scenes
November 1, 2016
New 30 for 30 “Hit It Hard” profiles golf legend John Daly; watch an exclusive clip
There's more to John Daly than his motto "Sip It, Grip It, Rip It." The latest 30 for 30, "Hit…
Captured on Campus
September 20, 2016
ESPN’s Gentile honored as 2016 WICT “Woman to Watch”
Laura Gentile accepts her “Woman to Watch” award at the 2016 WICT Touchstone Luncheon in New York City. ESPN Senior…