Job Posting Title:
ESPN Programming Intern, Bristol, Spring 2027Req ID:
10160482Job Description:
About the Role & Program
Working at ESPN means helping shape how sports fans experience the biggest moments in sports across every platform. From breaking news and live events to studio shows and original storytelling, ESPN reaches millions of fans each day through social media, television, streaming, and digital platforms.
The Programming department’s mission is to create, acquire, and schedule premier content that engages fans and maximizes audiences across all platforms. We lead the development of sports strategies and manage key relationships with internal partners as well as league partners and organizers.
The approximate dates of this internship are January through May.
What You Will Do
We are looking for an intern who is excited to contribute to Programming and Acquisition initiatives across ESPN’s professional and collegiate sports categories. As an intern, you'll work as part of the broader Programming Department, contributing to the content scheduling strategy for ESPN across platforms. Responsibilities include:
- Assisting with planning and scheduling for sporting events, in the three main areas of college sports, professional sports and digital media
- Conducting ratings research and scheduling across linear television and digital media networks
- Developing presentations and interface with various other ESPN departments regarding programming initiatives
Required Qualifications & Skills
- Demonstrated understanding of ESPN’s products, platforms, and services
- Solid sports knowledge across professional and collegiate leagues
- Proven experience working in a professional business or office setting
- Strong written and verbal communication with the ability to convey information clearly and effectively
- Detail‑oriented self‑starter with strong collaboration skills
- Foundational experience in television programming or production environments
Preferred Qualifications & Skills
- Awareness and appreciation of pop culture and emerging trends, including interest in new technologies
- Proven ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and prioritize effectively
- Foundational knowledge of contract administration processes
- Basic understanding of cross‑platform media including radio, online, print, and other format
Education
- Senior year preferred
- Major or previous coursework in Broadcast, Communication, Sports Media or related major preferred
Eligibility Requirements & Program Information
Candidates for this opportunity MUST meet all of the below requirements:
- Be enrolled in an accredited college/university pursuing a degree taking at least one class at time of application OR currently participating in a Disney College Program or Disney Internship
- Current Disney Interns, College, International, or Culinary Program Participants: You may only work for ONE consecutive year (12 months) in any combination of an internship and/or program
- Be at least 18 years of age
- Possess unrestricted work authorization
Additional Information
- Able to have a consistent, reliable work schedule throughout the internship
- Able to provide own housing and transportation for the duration of the internship program in the Bristol, CT area
- Fully available from Monday through Friday, 40 hours each week
The pay rate for this role in Connecticut is $23 per hour. Select benefits may be provided as part of the compensation package, such as medical, financial, and/or other benefits, dependent on the level and position offered. To learn more about our benefits visit: https://jobs.disneycareers.com/benefits.
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Talent StrategyPrimary Job Posting Category:
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Date Posted:
2026-09-10Skills Required
- Demonstrated understanding of ESPN products, platforms, and services
- Solid sports knowledge across professional and collegiate leagues
- Experience working in a professional business or office setting
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Detail-oriented, self-starting, and collaborative work style
- Foundational experience in television programming or production environments
- Awareness of pop culture and emerging trends, including new technologies
- Ability to manage multiple projects and prioritize effectively
- Foundational knowledge of contract administration processes
- Basic understanding of cross-platform media, including radio, online, and print
- Currently enrolled in an accredited college or university, taking at least one class at application, or participating in an eligible Disney program
- At least 18 years of age
- Unrestricted work authorization
- Reliable availability Monday through Friday, 40 hours per week, for the internship
- Able to provide housing and transportation in the Bristol, Connecticut area
- Senior year enrollment preferred
- Broadcast, Communication, Sports Media, or related major or coursework preferred
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