ESPN / AAJA Sports Task Force Internship

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! 

ESPN NEXT is the company’s Production Assistant program focused on multi-platform content creation for early-career professionals. The program looks for creatives who have a passion “To Serve Sports Fans, Anytime, Anywhere.” As a part of NEXT, you will join a team of early-career professionals that produce creative content for ESPN shows, live events, social/digital and company-owned platforms.

What You Will Do 

As a Production Intern, you will have the opportunity to gain real-world experience producing multi-platform content, while also learning about different areas of the business through observations. The internship will provide an opportunity to experience many aspects of the Production Assistant role within ESPN NEXT. If selected for this role, you will report to the Manager, ESPN NEXT and assist the team by:

• Supporting content creation for various properties
• Pitching ideas, producing and editing video elements
• Consuming and producing studio show content for social platforms to drive engagement
• Producing highlights and researching ideas to share with teams you work with
• Observing multiple areas of interest at ESPN during a period of the internship

Required Qualifications & Skills

• Conversational knowledge of multiple sports, especially sports heavily covered by ESPN
• Awareness of media trends (i.e. social, digital, linear, etc.)
• Awareness of ESPN content (i.e. platforms, shows, events, etc.)
• Familiarity with ESPN’s content across multiple platforms
• Ability to research and pitch story ideas
• Ability to work in fast-paced environment that requires assignments to be completed in quick turnaround fashion

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in sports media, preferably in content creation
• Passion for creative storytelling
• Experience with editing video
• Ability to clearly communicate progress of assigned video elements with
• team members and producers of shows.

Education

• Be enrolled in an accredited college/university taking at least one class in the semester/quarter (spring/fall) prior to participation in the internship program OR currently participating in a Disney College Program or Disney Professional Internship
• Major or previous coursework in Journalism, Broadcast, Sports Media, Communications or related major preferred

Additional Information 

• The approximate dates of this internship are June through August 2025
• Able to have a consistent, reliable work schedule throughout the internship 
• Fully available for the duration of the internship, 40 hours each week
• Subsidized housing near the ESPN Campus in Bristol, CT will be available for those who are eligible. Details to be shared during the interview process.