Award-Winning Journalist & ESPN Analyst
Mina Kimes: Biography at a Glance
- Mina Kimes is an award-winning journalist, NFL analyst for ESPN, and host of The Mina Kimes Show football podcast.
- She is changing the paradigm not just for who gets to talk about football on TV, but how it gets talked about, offering football analysis on multiple shows, including NFL Live, Get Up, SportsCenter, Around the Horn, and more.
- She is an acclaimed writer with many memorable features for ESPN, including cover stories of NFL players, NBA draft prospects, and high-profile stories on esports.
- Mina previously co-hosted The Morning Roast national weekend show for ESPN Radio and contributed to special live Twitter shows and NFL draft coverage.
- She is a former investigative reporter for Bloomberg News and business writer for Fortune Magazine where she penned pieces on topics from arms exports to tainted drugs.
- In addition to her work with ESPN, Kimes has been a color commentator for local television broadcasts of Los Angeles Rams preseason games.
Biography
Award-winning journalist Mina Kimes is an NFL analyst, senior writer, podcast host, and television contributor for ESPN. Since joining ESPN The Magazine in 2014, her profile has grown steadily across the company’s multimedia platforms, spanning digital and print, television, radio, and podcasting.
In June 2020, Kimes was named an NFL analyst, joining ESPN’s daily news and information show, NFL Live. She also offers football analysis on Get Up, SportsCenter, First Take, and more, in addition to being a regular contributor to Around the Horn and Debatable, ESPN’s daily digital show.
Kimes has been at the forefront of ESPN’s podcasting efforts. She hosts The Mina Kimes Show football podcast and launched the ESPN Daily podcast in October 2019. The original host of ESPN Daily, Kimes remains a contributor in the NFL offseason.
An acclaimed writer, Kimes has written many memorable features for ESPN. She penned the first ESPN Cover Story in October 2019 – the incredible survival story of NFL wide receiver DeAndre Hopkins and his mother – when ESPN The Magazine transitioned to a new digital format. Her many notable ESPN The Magazine cover stories included profiles of NFL players like Von Miller, Antonio Brown, Baker Mayfield, and Aaron Rodgers. Kimes has also traveled extensively for high-profile stories on esports, NBA Draft prospect Luka Doncic, and Korean bat flips.
Previously, Kimes co-hosted ESPN Radio’s The Morning Roast national weekend show with Domonique Foxworth and Clinton Yates, which the trio launched together in January 2017. She has also contributed to special ESPN live Twitter shows, including ESPN’s digital NFL Draft coverage since 2018, and more recently, the SportsNation NFL Draft digital show in 2021.
Prior to ESPN, Kimes was an investigative reporter for Bloomberg News (2013) and a business writer for Fortune Magazine (2007-13), where she penned pieces on topics from arms exports to tainted drugs.
A two-time finalist for the Dan Jenkins Medal for Excellence in Sportswriting, Kimes received a National Headliner Award first place honor in 2019 for magazine feature writing. Kimes has also earned numerous awards for business and investigative journalism. She was the inaugural recipient of the SABEW’s (Society of American Business Editors and Writers) Larry Birger Young Business Journalist prize, honoring journalists under the age of 30. Other organizations that have recognized her work include the New York Press Club, the National Press Club, and the Asian American Journalists Association (AAJA).
Kimes graduated summa cum laude from Yale University with a bachelor of arts in English.
In addition to her work with ESPN, Kimes has been a color commentator for local television broadcasts of Los Angeles Rams preseason games.
FAQs
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Is Mina Kimes available for virtual speaking events?
Yes, Mina Kimes speaks at virtual events with professional-grade equipment and interactive presentation style.
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Mina Kimes booking information and availability
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Availability factors:- Event date and location
- Speaking fee and budget
- Lead time for booking
- Peak conference seasons
- 3-6 months: Best availability
- 3-6 months: Best availability
- 2-3 months: Good availability
- 1-2 months: Select availability
- Under 30 days: Limited availability
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Will Mina Kimes speak at private events?
Yes, Mina Kimes speaks at private corporate events, executive retreats, board meetings, and exclusive functions.
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How quickly will I get a response about booking Mina Kimes?
CAA Speakers responds to Mina Kimes booking inquiries within 24 hours during business days. Complex requests or international events may take up to 48 hours for detailed proposals.
Response timeline:- Initial acknowledgment: Within 24 hours
- Availability confirmation: 24-48 hours
- Detailed pricing proposal: 48-72 hours
- Urgent requests: Same-day priority response
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How far in advance should I book Mina Kimes?
Book Mina Kimes 3-6 months in advance for best availability, especially during peak speaking seasons. Early booking ensures better date selection and rate negotiations.
Recommended booking timeline:- 3-6 months: Optimal availability and pricing
- 2-3 months: Good availability
- 1-2 months: Select availability
- Under 30 days: Limited availability
Peak seasons: September-November and March-May book fastest. Contact CAA Speakers early for priority consideration.
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