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ESPN Social Intern, Remote, Fall 2026
Apply Now Apply Later Job ID 10154504 Location Bristol, Connecticut, United States Business The Walt Disney Company (Corporate) Date posted Jun. 25, 2026This role is considered remote, which means the employee will work remotely on an ongoing basis and will not have an assigned workspace at a Company designated location.
Job Summary:
About the Role & Program
Working at ESPN means helping shape how sports fans experience the biggest moments in sports across every platform. From breaking news and live events to studio shows and original storytelling, ESPN reaches millions of fans each day through social media, television, streaming, and digital platforms.
We are looking for candidates to join one or more of our exciting social teams, supporting the ESPN NEXT Show Social team or the ESPN Social Media team. Both roles offer hands‑on experience creating content for millions of fans across ESPN’s digital platforms.
The approximate dates for this remote internship are September – December 2026.
What You Will Do
Plan, create, and optimize content across Instagram, TikTok, X, Facebook, YouTube, Snapchat, and ESPN‑owned platforms
Support social coverage of ESPN shows by identifying key moments and producing platform‑specific content
Clip, edit, and design short‑form videos and graphics using industry‑standard tools
Write engaging social copy including captions, headlines, and content packaging
Monitor trends and sports storylines to surface timely, relevant content opportunities
Apply editorial judgment and ESPN’s voice while collaborating with production, editorial, and social teams
Required Qualifications
Demonstrated interest in social, sports, or digital media through coursework, campus involvement, personal projects, or prior experience
Strong understanding of major social platforms and how content performs across each
Solid sports knowledge across athletes, teams, leagues, events, and trending storylines
Excellent writing and communication skills with the ability to craft platform‑appropriate content
Strong editorial judgment and attention to detail grounded in accuracy and responsible publishing
Basic experience with video editing or content creation tools and the ability to collaborate in a fast‑paced environment
Preferred Qualifications
Experience creating or managing social content for platforms, student groups, personal channels, or media outlets
Familiarity with video editing software such as Premiere Pro, Final Cut Pro, After Effects, or similar tools
Ability to design or edit social graphics using Photoshop or comparable creative software
Understanding of social analytics and audience insights to help evaluate performance
Experience researching and pitching content ideas that support creative and editorial needs
Ability to adapt quickly in a deadline‑driven environment while staying current on emerging trends and creator strategies
Education
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
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
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.
About The Walt Disney Company (Corporate):
At Disney Corporate you can see how the businesses behind the Company’s powerful brands come together to create the most innovative, far-reaching and admired entertainment company in the world. As a member of a corporate team, you’ll work with world-class leaders driving the strategies that keep The Walt Disney Company at the leading edge of entertainment. See and be seen by other innovative thinkers as you enable the greatest storytellers in the world to create memories for millions of families around the globe.
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 Disney HR Strategies & Services, LLC, which is part of a business we call The Walt Disney Company (Corporate).
Disney HR Strategies & Services, LLC 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.