Marty Smith Has Signed a Multi-Year Contract Extension at ESPN

ESPN has signed reporter and host Marty Smith to a multi-year contract extension.

(ESPN)

What’s Happening:

ESPN reporter and host Marty Smith has signed a new multi-year contract extension with the network.
Smith will continue to work on a variety of sports and shows as has been the norm during his 15-year career at ESPN including college football, golf, horseracing, the NFL Draft, motorsports, and more.
Smith started at ESPN in 2006, reporting for SportsCenter and the former NASCAR Now program as the lead NASCAR reporter.
Smith will be working his first PGA Championship assignment next week.

What They’re Saying:

Lee Fitting, ESPN SVP, Production: “Marty is versatility personified. He can flip a switch to cover any event, story or subject, but his ability to build relationships and get to the heart of the story are part of what truly makes him a great journalist. He’s a fantastic teammate and we look forward to Marty’s signature brand of storytelling across our networks for years to come.”
Marty Smith, Reporter: “I am indescribably grateful that so many mentors and colleagues at ESPN believe in me. Every single assignment that I have, I write those folks and tell them that. To be able to continue my journey at ESPN for years to come is a blessing beyond what I can articulate. I’ve made a career of kindness, effort and passion – treating everyone with care, compassion and respect. And I am so unbelievably grateful to ESPN for believing in that equation. I determine what my energy is going to be every day, and what I bring to every story we tell, every assignment I’m given and every person we encounter. I’ve gotten to know the parents, grandparents and families of these athletes, and I genuinely care so deeply about the people we cover.”