Alumna Turns Passion for Audio into Working on Emmy®-Winning Shows at ESPN

InternalThe Charger Blog01/08/2026Alumna Turns Passion for Audio into Working on Emmy®-Winning Shows at ESPNFrom a study-away experience in Nashville to the control rooms at ESPN, Jessica Despres ’21 transformed her passion for audio into an award-winning career. Her story reflects how openness and networking can shape unexpected opportunities.

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Jessica Despres ’21 works behind the scenes at ESPN, where her audio mixing on NFL Live earned her an Emmy® production plaque.

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