David Roberts - ESPN Press Room U. S. Prior to being named to his current role, Roberts was the head of event studio production at ESPN, leading the network’s NBA and WNBA production, in addition to his expansive collection of content responsibilities
ESPN Executive David Roberts Reportedly Retiring Soon Roberts has been a central figure at ESPN since joining the company in 2004 He currently serves as Executive Vice President and Executive Editor of Sports News and Entertainment In that role, he oversees news, investigative reporting, and digital editorial strategy
David Roberts’ ESPN retirement likely opens up bigger role . . . ESPN EVP and Executive Editor Sports News Entertainment David Roberts will retire at the end of August after 22 years with the company Sources confirmed to SBJ that ESPN SVP Sports Studio Entertainment Mike Foss, an SBJ Forty Under 40 honoree in 2025, is expected to take on a bigger role