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.