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ESPN NEXT Social Production Intern, Remote, Spring 2025
Apply Now Apply Later Job ID 10102591 Location Bristol, Connecticut, United States Business ESPN Date posted Oct. 14, 2024Job Summary:
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!
ESPN NEXT is the company’s Production Assistant program focused on content creation for early-career professionals. This talented group of professionals produces content that fans can consume in many ways.
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
Analyze 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
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
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 must have graduated from a college/university within 6 months at time of application posting OR currently participating in a Disney College Program or Disney Professional Internship
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 at least 18 years of age
Have not completed one year of continual employment on a Disney internship or program
Possess unrestricted work authorization
Additional Information
The approximate dates of this internship are January through May 2025
This internship is a remote position and requires a working, reliable internet connection as well as a quiet, dedicated workspace
Available from Monday through Friday, with potential to work weekends for the duration of the internship, 40 hours each week. There may be some flexibility based on candidate’s academic schedule
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About ESPN:
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. Every day we’re doing things that no one has done, all in a dynamic culture where we defy odds and continuously outdo ourselves. When you have the latest technology, game-changing ideas and world-class talent on your team, every day is extraordinary.
About The Walt Disney Company:
The Walt Disney Company, together with its subsidiaries and affiliates, is a leading diversified international family entertainment and media enterprise that includes three core business segments: Disney Entertainment, ESPN, and Disney Experiences. From humble beginnings as a cartoon studio in the 1920s to its preeminent name in the entertainment industry today, Disney proudly continues its legacy of creating world-class stories and experiences for every member of the family. Disney’s stories, characters and experiences reach consumers and guests from every corner of the globe. With operations in more than 40 countries, our employees and cast members work together to create entertainment experiences that are both universally and locally cherished.
This position is with ESPN Productions, Inc, which is part of a business we call ESPN.
ESPN Productions, Inc is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, ancestry, age, marital status, military or veteran status, medical condition, genetic information or disability, or any other basis prohibited by federal, state or local law. Disney champions a business environment where ideas and decisions from all people help us grow, innovate, create the best stories and be relevant in a constantly evolving world.