Job Summary:

About the Role & Program
 

We’re looking for interns who thrive in a fast-paced, collaborative environment and have a genuine curiosity for learning. This internship is a 16-week remote opportunity from January 2026-May 2026. Interns will join one of two unique assignments within ESPN’s social ecosystem, with opportunities to shadow the other:

ESPN Social team: Focused on coverage across ESPN’s flagship social accounts. Interns in this assignment will report to a Social Media Manager.

ESPN Talent & Shows team: Focused on creating social content for studio shows and their social handles, including First Take, Get Up, NFL Live, and more. Interns in this assignment will report to the Manager, ESPN NEXT, in partnership with Social Production.

What You Will Do
 

Interns will work closely with teammates to learn the strategy behind ESPN’s social platforms and gain hands-on experience creating content that drives fan engagement. Both assignments offer opportunities to pitch ideas, produce posts in real time, and use performance insights to shape future content. This role is ideal for someone who is deeply engaged with social media trends and passionate about sports storytelling. Responsibilities include:

Ideating and optimizing posts for Instagram, TikTok, Snapchat, X, and Facebook to engage sports fans in real time

Discovering trending or viral content (often user-generated), clearing it for posting, and consuming/producing studio show content for social platforms to drive engagement

Clipping and editing short-form video highlights and creating graphics using Photoshop for social platforms

Applying news judgment and journalistic standards to identify and pitch the most relevant stories of the day to social teams and studio shows

Assisting with compiling analytics recaps and reports, using insights to inform future content decisions

Researching emerging trends and innovating ways to enhance ESPN’s social presence and drive fan engagement

Required Qualifications & Skills

Advanced knowledge of social media, including expertise on Instagram, TikTok, Snapchat, X and Facebook and awareness of media trends (i.e. social, digital, linear, etc.)

Strong writing and copyediting skills in addition to creative thinking and solid news judgment

In-depth knowledge of all sports including current athletes, rules and events

Familiarity with ESPN shows, talent, and digital products across multiple platforms

Experience with both video editing software (Premiere Pro, Final Cut, Avid or After Effects) and photo editing software (Photoshop)

Preferred Qualifications & Skills

Historical knowledge of multiple sports, especially sports heavily covered by ESPN

Experience in sports media, preferably in content creation and passion for creative storytelling

Familiarity with the sports media landscape, including knowledge of business trends and technologies

Demonstrated leadership experience in a previous role, organization or activity

Ability to clearly communicate with leaders and react quickly and positively under pressure

Education

Junior or 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

The approximate dates of this internship are January through May 2026

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

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The pay rate for this remote role is $22.50 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.