ESPN Editorial Internship

The Walt Disney Company; Greater London; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 31,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

£28,000 annual salary plus 25 days’ (+

Job summary

The Walt Disney Company (EMEA) invites ambitious journalism students to join ESPN Editorial Internship in London for a 12-month placement starting summer 2027. Based at our London HQ in Hammersmith, you will rotate through news, features, video, live, programming and social, supporting editorial teams on ESPN UK and ESPN FC.

You'll write news stories, source material, conduct interviews, and help with content uploads, photo management, site traffic reporting and blogs, while developing your

Qualifications

• Second-year undergraduate student on a placement year returning Autumn 2028.
• Strong passion for sports and journalism.
• Excellent writing, editing and communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Write news stories and source material for ESPN sites.
• Conduct interviews and upload content.
• Photo management, research and site traffic reporting.
• Maintenance of blogs and general editorial admin tasks.

Skills

Sports journalism

Excellent writing

Editing

Communication

Attention to detail

Working under pressure

Interpersonal skills

Education

Undergraduate student (2nd year)

Job description

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ESPN Editorial Internship

Job ID 10162642 Location London, United Kingdom Business The Walt Disney Company (EMEA) Date posted Oct. 13, 2026

Are you an aspiring sports journalist looking for experience at an industry-leading company? This is your chance to join ESPN for an exciting and rewarding 12-month internship.

ESPN – the world’s biggest sports publisher and broadcaster – is offering a 12-month internship for undergraduates, based at its London HQ in Hammersmith, starting in summer 2027.

You will spend time in all the key departments in the London office, including news, features, video, live, programming and social.

As an ESPN Editorial Intern, you will be fully integrated into the day-to-day activities of our editorial team. You will use your wide understanding of the sports world to provide valuable support to our teams on several of our sites, including ESPN UK and ESPN FC.

You will be involved in writing news stories, sourcing material, conducting interviews, uploading content, photo management, research, site traffic reporting, maintenance of blogs and general admin tasks. This internship will develop your communication and writing skills, along with your sports industry knowledge.

You’ll join a team grounded in our Disney values; acting with Integrity, welcoming everyone through Inclusion, embracing boundless Creativity, working together through Collaboration and caring deeply for our Community. These values shape how we work and how we support one another every day.

This is an office-based internship. Four days working in the Hammersmith, London office with one day working from home. Interns will have multiple evening and weekend shifts to cover live events and engage with our audience during peak sports hours.

• Must be a second-year undergraduate student on a placement year course returning to study in Autumn 2028
• Must have the right to work in the UK already in place
• Available to start working full time from June 2027
• Interested in the area you are applying for, whether this is through your studies, experiences, extracurricular activities or a general interest

About you

• Strong passion for sports, especially those relevant to ESPN’s audience such as football and Formula 1
• Passion for journalism and sports news
• Excellent writing, editing and communication skills
• Attention to detail and the ability to work well under pressure
• Ability to connect with people at all levels in a professional and mature manner
• Ability to prioritise tasks, meet deadlines and undertake various administrative duties

The Perks

• Develop your workplace skills and experience to help build the foundations of your future career
• Constructive on-the-job training as well as companywide learning and development initiatives
• Learn how decisions and actions are made within a global business environment
• Tackle real responsibility and become an essential part of an encouraging team
• Have the support and network of a large community of interns
• Access to join and support our Employee Resource Groups ranging from WOMEN @ Disney, Disney MOSAIC, Disney PRIDE, our disability & neurodiversity focused group - ENABLED, and our Mental Health & Wellbeing Group – TRUST
• Annual salary of £28,000 with 25 days’ holiday (plus bank holidays)
• Contractually enrolled into Disney’s workplace pension scheme
• Discounts & Perks: You are entitled to discounts on designated Disney products, resort food & beverage and ticketing
• Access to free support services including Unmind, the mental wellbeing app
• Opportunity to select eye care and flu vouchers

This deadline for applications is midnight 20th October 2026.

Please only apply for one Internship across The Walt Disney Company. By applying for this opportunity, you may be considered for other roles that align with your interests and skillset.

Once we have received your application, we will be in contact within 14 days to let you know more about the blended online assessment.

The Walt Disney Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We strive to be a diverse workforce that is representative of our audiences, and where all can thrive and belong. Disney is committed to forming a team that includes and respects a variety of voices, identities, backgrounds, experiences and perspectives.

We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided the necessary accommodations to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive all benefits of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.

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.

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