As part of an internal restructuring, Shapiro becomes Executive VP for Programming and Production, adding the responsibility for all studio and event production to his existing duties.
Others to benefit from the management changes include John Skipper who has been promoted to Executive VP for ESPN.com and ESPN The Magazine.
Said ESPN managing director George Bodenheimer: "Both Mark and John are tremendously talented executives whose drive and vision have significantly enhanced their areas and our larger company. ESPN is blessed with a deep and gifted array of management talent and this streamlined structure prepares us for future growth."
Another beneficiary of the promotions and restructuring of ESPN is Ron Semiao who has been upped to Senior VP of ESPN Original Entertainment, reporting directly to Shapiro.
ESPN has just kicked off its coverage of the new NFL season by broadcasting the season-opening game for the first time.
ESPN has rung the internal changes which include a promotion for Mark Shapiro from his post as Senior VP of Programming.
