Job Posting Title:
ESPN Social Intern, Remote, Fall 2026Req ID:
10154504Job 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.
We are looking for candidates to join one or more of our exciting social teams, supporting ESPN NEXT Show Social, ESPN Social Media or the ESPN YouTube team! Each role offers hands‑on experience creating content for millions of fans across ESPN’s digital platforms.
The approximate dates for this remote internship are September – December 2026.
What You Will Do
Plan, create, and optimize content across Instagram, TikTok, X, Facebook, YouTube, Snapchat, and ESPN‑owned platforms
Support social coverage of ESPN shows by identifying key moments and producing platform‑specific content
Clip, edit, and design short‑form videos and graphics using industry‑standard tools
Write engaging social copy including captions, headlines, and content packaging
Monitor trends and sports storylines to surface timely, relevant content opportunities
Apply editorial judgment and ESPN’s voice while collaborating with production, editorial, and social teams
Required Qualifications
Demonstrated interest in social, sports, or digital media through coursework, campus involvement, personal projects, or prior experience
Strong understanding of major social platforms and how content performs across each
Solid sports knowledge across athletes, teams, leagues, events, and trending storylines
Excellent writing and communication skills with the ability to craft platform‑appropriate content
Strong editorial judgment and attention to detail grounded in accuracy and responsible publishing
Basic experience with video editing or content creation tools and the ability to collaborate in a fast‑paced environment
Preferred Qualifications
Experience creating or managing social content for platforms, student groups, personal channels, or media outlets
Familiarity with video editing software such as Premiere Pro, Final Cut Pro, After Effects, or similar tools
Ability to design or edit social graphics using Photoshop or comparable creative software
Understanding of social analytics and audience insights to help evaluate performance
Experience researching and pitching content ideas that support creative and editorial needs
Ability to adapt quickly in a deadline‑driven environment while staying current on emerging trends and creator strategies
Education
Senior year preferred
Major or previous coursework in Journalism, Sports Media, Communications 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
This internship is a remote position and requires a working, reliable internet connection as well as a quiet, dedicated workspace
Available to work different shifts including nights and weekends, for the duration of the internship, 40 hours each week
Job Posting Segment:
Enterprise Talent ConnectionJob Posting Primary Business:
Talent StrategyPrimary Job Posting Category:
Production InternEmployment Type:
Full timePrimary City, State, Region, Postal Code:
Bristol, CT, USAAlternate City, State, Region, Postal Code:
Date Posted:
2026-06-23Skills Required
- Demonstrated interest in social, sports, or digital media through coursework, campus involvement, personal projects, or prior experience
- Strong understanding of major social platforms and how content performs across each
- Solid sports knowledge across athletes, teams, leagues, events, and trending storylines
- Excellent writing and communication skills, able to craft platform-appropriate content
- Strong editorial judgment and attention to detail grounded in accuracy and responsible publishing
- Basic experience with video editing or content creation tools
- Be enrolled in an accredited college/university and taking at least one class at time of application or currently participating in a Disney program
- Be at least 18 years of age
- Possess unrestricted work authorization
- Able to maintain a consistent, reliable work schedule, remote workspace, and reliable internet connection
- Available to work different shifts including nights and weekends, 40 hours per week for internship duration
- Preferred: Experience creating or managing social content for platforms, student groups, personal channels, or media outlets
- Preferred: Familiarity with Premiere Pro, Final Cut Pro, After Effects, or similar video editing tools
- Preferred: Ability to design or edit social graphics using Photoshop or comparable software
- Preferred: Understanding of social analytics and audience insights
- Preferred: Senior year preferred; major or coursework in Journalism, Sports Media, Communications, or related
What We Do
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