ESPN Programming Intern, Bristol, Spring 2027

1954 Disney HR Strategies & Services, LLC; Bristol (CT); On-site; USD 30,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

ESPN Bristol is offering a Programming Intern role for the Winter/Spring 2027 period. The program focuses on planning and scheduling sports events across college and professional sports, with exposure to digital media.

Interns will assist with ratings research and cross‑department presentations, gaining hands-on experience in programming operations. Candidates should be enrolled in college, possess strong communication skills, and show initiative in a team environment.

Qualifications

• Understanding of ESPN’s products, platforms, and services.
• Knowledge of professional and collegiate sports landscapes.
• Experience working in a professional office setting.
• Strong written and verbal communication abilities.
• Detail-oriented self-starter with collaboration skills.
• Foundational exposure to television programming or production.

Responsibilities

• Assist with planning and scheduling for sporting events across college, professional, and digital media.
• Conduct ratings research and scheduling for linear TV and digital networks.
• Develop presentations and coordinate with ESPN departments on programming initiatives.

Skills

Sports knowledge

Communication skills

Professional workplace experience

Detail-oriented

Team collaboration

Education

Senior year college student

Broadcast/Communication/Sports Media major

Job description

Job Posting Title: ESPN Programming Intern, Bristol, Spring 2027 Req ID: 10160482

Job Description: 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. The Programming department’s mission is to create, acquire, and schedule premier content that engages fans and maximizes audiences across all platforms. We lead the development of sports strategies and manage key relationships with internal partners as well as league partners and organizers. The approximate dates of this internship are January through May.

What You Will Do

• Assisting with planning and scheduling for sporting events, in the three main areas of college sports, professional sports and digital media
• Conducting ratings research and scheduling across linear television and digital media networks
• Developing presentations and interface with various other ESPN departments regarding programming initiatives

Required Qualifications & Skills

• Demonstrated understanding of ESPN’s products, platforms, and services
• Solid sports knowledge across professional and collegiate leagues
• Proven experience working in a professional business or office setting
• Strong written and verbal communication with the ability to convey information clearly and effectively
• Detail‑oriented self‑starter with strong collaboration skills
• Foundational experience in television programming or production environments

Preferred Qualifications & Skills

• Awareness and appreciation of pop culture and emerging trends, including interest in new technologies
• Proven ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and prioritize effectively
• Foundational knowledge of contract administration processes
• Basic understanding of cross‑platform media including radio, online, print, and other format
• Education Senior yearpreferred
• Major or previous coursework in Broadcast, Communication, Sports Media or related majorpreferred

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
• 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 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. Job Posting Segment: Enterprise Talent Connection Job Posting Primary Business: Talent Strategy Primary Job Posting Category: Production Intern Employment Type: Full time Primary City, State, Region, Postal Code: Bristol, CT, USA Alternate City, State, Region, Postal Code: Date Posted: 2026-09-10 Learn more about us.