Ericka N. Goodman-Hughey is an award-winning journalist and the Deputy Editor for ESPN’s digital storytelling unit. With over a decade of multimedia editorial experience, she couples a deep expertise in digital media, SEO strategy, and multi-platform content development with a proven track record in people management and written & visual storytelling. Her work primarily centers on women athletes, combat sports, and the intersection of sports, culture, and lifestyle. At ESPN, she also oversees high-impact initiatives, co-producing franchise podcasting and driving collaborative content development. 

Prior to joining ESPN, Ericka was a Senior Editor at Ebony Magazine, where she directed high-profile cover stories, managed the entertainment section, and specialized in feature writing and creative script writing. Her extensive freelance portfolio includes contributions to premier publications such as Vogue, Glamour, Lucky, and New York Magazine. Committed to fostering diverse creative communities, she is a founding member of the Disney Black Writer’s Club and serves as the Communications Co-Chair for ESPN’s Black Affinity group. 

Beyond her media career, Ericka is an entrepreneur and the co-owner of East Rock Coffee in New Haven, CT. She holds a B.A. in Journalism from Howard University and an M.S. in Media Management from Fordham University’s Graduate School of Business, alongside continuing education from MIT Professional Education. An avid endurance runner and obstacle course racer, she resides in Connecticut with her husband and daughter.