About The Role & Program
ESPN NEXT is the entry point for aspiring storytellers at ESPN, overseeing the hiring, development, assignment, and promotion of Production Assistants and Content Associates. With a focus on career growth, internal culture, and platform fluency, NEXT serves as both a launchpad for emerging talent and a content driver across ESPN platforms.
The program dates for this internship are September 22nd through December 12, 2025.
What You Will Do
As a Social Production Intern with NEXT, you will have the opportunity to gain real-world experience producing content for social platforms, while also learning about different areas of the business through networking. The internship will provide an opportunity to experience the social production aspect of the Production Assistant role within ESPN NEXT. If selected for this role, you will report to a Senior Social Media Specialist and an ESPN NEXT Manager.
Responsibilities include:
- Consuming and producing studio show content for social platforms to drive engagement
- Analyzing performance of social content and incorporate those insights into future content decisions
- Pitching ideas to social teams and studio shows
Required Qualifications & Skills
- Standard knowledge of multiple sports, especially sports heavily covered by ESPN
- Awareness of media trends (i.e. social, digital, linear, etc.)
- Familiarity with ESPN’s content across multiple platforms
- Ability to research and pitch ideas
- Ability to react quickly and positively under pressure
Preferred Qualifications & Skills
- Experience in sports media, preferably in content creation
- Passion for creative storytelling
- Experience editing content (Adobe Premiere & Photoshop)
- Ability to clearly communicate with leaders of the social production team
Education
- Junior or Senior year preferred
- Major or previous coursework in Journalism, Broadcast, 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
- Fully available from September 22nd through December 12, 2025 for the duration of the internship, 40 hours each week
- This internship is a remote position and requires a working, reliable internet connection as well as a quiet, dedicated workspace
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The pay rate for this remote role is $22.00 per hour. Select benefits may be provided as part of the compensation package, such as medical, financial, and/or other benefits. To learn more about our benefits visit: https://jobs.disneycareers.com/benefits.
