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ESPN Editorial Intern, Remote, Spring 2025
Apply Now Apply Later Job ID 10103941 Location Connecticut, United States / Remote, United States Business ESPN Date posted Oct. 18, 2024This 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 & 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’s Digital Editorial team creates, assigns and edits written content for our desktop and mobile platforms. We strive to serve our diverse audience with compelling, high-quality news reporting, analysis and storytelling that sports fans won’t see anywhere else. If selected for this role, you will report to a Senior Editor. The approximate dates of this internship are January through May.
What You Will Do
As an Intern, you will be responsible for creating and editing content, with a primary focus on stories slated for the ESPN and Fantasy apps. You will have exposure to other divisions of ESPN through job shadowing, offering an opportunity to assess the inner workings of the company with an eye on potential career paths. Responsibilities include:
Editing and polishing staff-generated and freelance articles, checking for accuracy, proper grammar, style and appropriateness
Developing a solid understanding and appreciation of news and trending topics by leveraging story play on ESPN.com and the ESPN app
Curating compelling content across digital platforms and compiling content aimed at serving specific fan bases
Required Qualifications & Skills
Fundamental editorial judgment and an ability to balance priorities
General knowledge of fantasy sports and/or sports betting
Ability to work in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment
Strong verbal and written communication skills
Ability to work independently and balance priorities in a remote environment
Preferred Qualifications
Experience at a student newspaper, magazine or television station
Previous internship experience in a professional environment
Experience as both a writer and editor
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, Communications, Media or related majors
Eligibility Requirements & Program Information
Candidates for this opportunity MUST meet all of the below requirements:
Be at least 21 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
Fully available from Monday through Friday 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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The pay rate for this remote role is $22 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 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.