ESPN Production Intern, Charlotte, Spring 2027

Global Sports Jobs Limited; Massachusetts; On-site; USD 26,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Housing assistance

Benefits package

Job summary

The Walt Disney Company’s ESPN internship program seeks motivated students to work January–May 2027 in Charlotte, NC. You will support production teams, editors and researchers, helping to log footage, assemble highlights and assist on field shoots with local producers.

This internship offers exposure to live events, studio content and feature development for college networks, with volunteer participation in pitch meetings, research and post-production tasks.

Qualifications

• Experience in sports media or involvement with a collegiate TV station.
• Advanced knowledge of sports, including current athletes, rules, strategy and events.
• Familiarity with server-based media and non-linear editing equipment (Final Cut Pro and Quantel).
• Strong familiarity with ESPN and SEC Network programming, platforms, and studio.
• Currently enrolled at a college/university or Disney College Program participant, with at least one class.
• Eligible to work in the U.S. and able to provide housing in the Charlotte area.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with production team and editors to produce content for ESPN networks.
• Observe departments outside production and attend event opportunities.
• Attend pitch meetings for feature ideas and processes for ESPN's college networks.
• Screen, log, transcribe and clip footage for shows or games; organize head shots and reels.
• Create shot sheets and cue sheets; log and archive video and data for future use.

Skills

Sports media

Editing skills

University enrollment

Reliability

Work authorization

Education

Enrolled in accredited college/university

Tools

Final Cut Pro

Quantel

Job description

About the Role

ESPN is seeking interns for one of two assignments, with approximate dates from January through May 2027. The Production Team produces content for ESPN's family of networks, including live events and studio shows on the SEC Network, and interns collaborate with the production team and video editors to produce high-level content. The College Sports Feature Team produces high-end features and original shows for ESPN's college networks, and interns participate in pitch meetings regarding feature ideas, concepts and processes. Interns may also observe departments outside production and attend event opportunities.

Key Responsibilities

• Collaborate with the production team and video editors to produce high-level content for ESPN's family of networks, including live events and studio shows on the SEC Network.


• Observe departments outside production and attend event opportunities.


• Participate in pitch meetings regarding feature ideas, concepts and processes for ESPN's college networks.


• Screen, log, transcribe and clip footage for shows or games, and organise head shots, element and melt reels.


• Create shot sheets and cue sheets for assigned highlights, and log and archive video and associated data for future use.


• Cut elements such as video b-roll, highlights and teases, select material for bumps and roll-outs, and suggest creative content during production meetings.


• Research and compile feature ideas from social media and articles, and produce vignettes (short, high-end feature content) for air on college networks.


• Collaborate with feature producers on rough cuts and story structure, and gather elements for features or show elements including photos, footage and announcer calls from ESPN Archive.


• Observe and assist on field shoots with feature producers, primarily local shoots at schools in driving distance of the Charlotte office.

Required Experience & Qualifications

• Experience in sports media, preferably in television production, or involvement with a collegiate TV station.


• Advanced knowledge of sports, including current athletes, rules, strategy and events.


• Familiarity with server-based media and/or non-linear editing equipment including Final Cut Pro and Quantel.


• High level of familiarity with ESPN and SEC Network programming, platforms and studio.


• Enrolled in an accredited college/university pursuing a degree and 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 may only work for one consecutive year (12 months) in any combination of an internship and/or program.


• At least 18 years of age.


• Possess unrestricted work authorization.


• Able to have a consistent, reliable work schedule throughout the internship.


• Able to work days, nights and weekends for the duration of the internship, 40 hours each week.


• Able to provide own housing for the duration of the internship programme in the Charlotte, N.C. area.


• Able to provide or have reliable transportation to and from work.

Preferred Skills

• Historical knowledge of college and professional sports.


• Experience with editing, screening, logging and/or archiving video.


• Familiarity with sports business trends and technologies.


• Demonstrated leadership experience in a previous internship, organisation or activity.


• Senior year preferred.


• Major or previous coursework in Broadcast, Sports Media, Communications, Journalism or related major preferred.

Workplace

• Charlotte, NC office


• Approximate internship dates: January through May 2027

Salary

• The pay rate for this role in North Carolina is $23.00 per hour.

Benefits & Perks

• 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.


• A limited amount of housing assistance may be provided for those who are eligible.

About the 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.