About the Role & Program
Ever wonder what it’s like to work for a leading sports entertainment brand? Working at ESPN is unlike anything else! That’s because we’re always finding new ways to interact with fans – however and wherever they connect with sports. We have the latest technology, innovative ideas and world-class talent on our team, and every day is extraordinary.
The Social Media team blends creativity, sports knowledge, and journalistic instincts to produce industry-leading content seen by millions of sports fans. The team’s total following across all the accounts they program is 480 million! Collaboration, innovation, effort, and fun are at the core of this team and every day is game day. The program dates are June 2nd through August 8, 2025.
What You Will Do
We are looking for an intern to assist with social media coverage across Instagram, TikTok, Snapchat, X and Facebook. The ideal candidate is an avid social media user who can thrive in a fast-paced, team environment with a thirst for learning. If selected for this role, the intern will work with teammates to learn and understand the strategy behind posting on ESPN social platforms and will report to a Manager. Responsibilities include:
- Ideating and optimizing posts for Instagram, TikTok, Snapchat, X and Facebook
- Discovering trending/viral content (often user-generated) and clearing for posting
- Clipping and editing short video moments and using Photoshop to create graphics for posting across various social media platforms
- Learning to apply news judgment and journalistic standards to the most important stories of the day
- Use social analytics to make data-driven content decisions on a daily basis
- Researching new trends and applications of social media to enhance ESPN’s channels
Required Qualifications & Skills
- Elite knowledge of social media, including expertise on Instagram, TikTok, Snapchat, X and Facebook
- Strong writing and copyediting skills in addition to creative thinking and solid news judgment
- Elite knowledge of all sports including current athletes, rules and events
- Familiarity with ESPN shows, talent, and digital products
- Experience with both video editing software (Premiere Pro, Final Cut, Avid or After Effects) and photo editing software (Photoshop)
Education
- Junior or Senior year
- Major or previous coursework in Journalism, Broadcast, 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
- Fully available Monday through Friday for the duration of the internship, 40 hours each week
- Subsidized housing will be available for those who are eligible in the Bristol, CT area
The pay rate for this role in Connecticut is $22 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.