ESPN Post Edit Intern, Bristol, Spring 2027

First Roles; Bristol (CT); On-site; USD 26,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

Disney's ESPN Post Edit internship in Bristol, CT is a collaborative program for aspiring editors, offering hands-on experience in non-linear video editing, digital content, and live production support. The internship runs January through May 2027 and seeks motivated students eager to learn within a busy sports broadcast environment.

You will work with editors and cross-functional teams, learning Creative Studio Post workflows and editorial standards while developing practical skills with

Qualifications

• Experience editing video using non-linear software (Adobe Suite).
• Strong written and verbal communication; collaborate with editors, producers and cross-functional teams.
• Ability to manage multiple editing assignments, prioritize shifting needs and meet deadlines in a fast-paced production environment.
• Proficiency with Windows-based applications and Microsoft 365 for communication and project tracking.

Responsibilities

• Supporting non-linear video editing in a fast-paced sports broadcast environment while contributing to creative content across ESPN platforms
• Collaborating with editors and cross-functional teams while learning Creative Studio Post workflows, editorial standards and best practices
• Developing hands-on experience with broadcast equipment and editing technology, while managing multiple priorities and meeting deadlines in a high-demand and live production environment with guidance from the team

Skills

Adobe Premiere Pro

After Effects

Photoshop

Communication

Time management

Education

Senior year preferred

Communications or related major preferred

Tools

Windows

Microsoft 365

Job description

Location: Bristol, CT, USA

Employment Type: Full time

About the Role & Program

The ESPN Post Edit team is a collaborative team of creative storytellers who bring stories to life through short and long-form features, digital experiences, animation, highlights, marketing, ad sales and sound. From initial concept to final delivery, the team works together to create engaging content that connects with audiences.

The approximate dates for this internship are January – May 2027.

What You Will Do

• Supporting non-linear video editing in a fast-paced sports broadcast environment while contributing to creative content across ESPN platforms
• Collaborating with editors and cross-functional teams while learning Creative Studio Post workflows, editorial standards and best practices
• Developing hands-on experience with broadcast equipment and editing technology, while managing multiple priorities and meeting deadlines in a high-demand and live production environment with guidance from the team

Required Qualifications & Skills

• Demonstrated experience editing video using non-linear editing software, including Adobe Suite (Premiere Pro, After Effects, Photoshop)
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with editors, producers and cross-functional teams
• Ability to manage multiple editing assignments, prioritize shifting needs and deliver quality work within quick-turnaround deadlines in a fast-paced production environment
• Proficiency with Windows-based applications and Microsoft 365, including Microsoft Teams, Word and Excel, for communication, collaboration and project tracking

Preferred Qualifications & Skills

• Previous campus, academic, freelance or internship experience in post-production editing, including hands-on experience editing video content
• Demonstrated ability to learn quickly and collaborate effectively with editors, producers, production assistants and other creative partners
• Working knowledge of major professional and collegiate sports, including teams, leagues, athletes and current sports storylines

Education

• Senior yearpreferred
• Major or previous coursework in Communications, Journalism, Post-Production or related majorpreferred

Additional Documents

A portfolio or reel showcasing your creative work is required as part of the application process. Applications submitted without a portfolio/reel will not be considered.

Eligibility Requirements & Program Information

• 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
• Able to provide own housing and transportation for the duration of the internship program in the Bristol, CT area
• Fully available from Monday through Friday, 40 hours each week

The pay rate for this role in Connecticut is $23.00 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.