ESPN Social Internships, Remote, Spring 2027

1954 Disney HR Strategies & Services, LLC

Connecticut

Hybrid

USD 29,000 - 34,000

Full time

5 days ago

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Job summary

ESPN is offering remote Social Internships for Spring 2027, providing hands-on experience creating content for ESPN’s digital platforms across multiple social channels. Interns will work on content planning, editing, and writing to engage millions of fans.

Roles may be assigned to ESPN NEXT Show Social, ESPN Social Media, or ESPN Digital Video Social Content, with dates January–May 2027. Applicants should have strong writing, sports knowledge, and familiarity with major platforms.

Qualifications

Demonstrated interest in social, sports, or digital media through coursework, campus involvement, personal projects, or prior experience.
Strong understanding of major social platforms and how content performs across each.
Solid sports knowledge across athletes, teams, leagues, events, and trending storylines.
Excellent writing and communication skills with the ability to craft platform‑appropriate content.
Strong editorial judgment and attention to detail grounded in accuracy and responsible publishing.
Basic experience with video editing or content creation tools and the ability to collaborate in a fast‑paced environment.

Responsibilities

Plan, create, and optimize content across Instagram, TikTok, X, Facebook, YouTube, Snapchat, and ESPN‑owned platforms.
Support social coverage of ESPN shows by identifying key moments and producing platform‑specific content.
Clip, edit, and design short‑form videos and graphics using industry‑standard tools.
Write engaging social copy including captions, headlines, and content packaging.
Monitor trends and sports storylines to surface timely, relevant content opportunities.
Apply editorial judgment and ESPN’s voice while collaborating with production, editorial, and social teams.

Skills

Social media

Writing

Editing discussions

Editorial judgment

Video editing

Education

Senior year preferred

Broadcast Journalism or related

Tools

Premiere Pro

Final Cut Pro

After Effects

Photoshop

Job description

Job Posting Title: ESPN Social Internships, Remote, Spring 2027 Req ID: 10160472 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.

We are looking for interns to join one or more of our exciting social teams! Each role offers hands‑on experience creating content for millions of fans across ESPN’s digital platforms. Candidates may be considered for more than one opportunity based on skills and experience.

Areas of placement may include:

ESPN NEXT Show Social
ESPN Social Media
ESPN Digital Video Social Content

The approximate dates for these remote internships are January – May 2027.

What You Will Do

Plan, create, and optimize content across Instagram, TikTok, X, Facebook, YouTube, Snapchat, and ESPN‑owned platforms
Support social coverage of ESPN shows by identifying key moments and producing platform‑specific content
Clip, edit, and design short‑form videos and graphics using industry‑standard tools
Write engaging social copy including captions, headlines, and content packaging
Monitor trends and sports storylines to surface timely, relevant content opportunities
Apply editorial judgment and ESPN’s voice while collaborating with production, editorial, and social teams

Required Qualifications & Skills

Demonstrated interest in social, sports, or digital media through coursework, campus involvement, personal projects, or prior experience
Strong understanding of major social platforms and how content performs across each
Solid sports knowledge across athletes, teams, leagues, events, and trending storylines
Excellent writing and communication skills with the ability to craft platform‑appropriate content
Strong editorial judgment and attention to detail grounded in accuracy and responsible publishing
Basic experience with video editing or content creation tools and the ability to collaborate in a fast‑paced environment

Preferred Qualifications & Skills

Experience creating or managing social content for platforms, student groups, personal channels, or media outlets
Familiarity with video editing software such as Premiere Pro, Final Cut Pro, After Effects, or similar tools
Ability to design or edit social graphics using Photoshop or comparable creative software
Understanding of social analytics and audience insights to help evaluate performance
Experience researching and pitching content ideas that support creative and editorial needs
Ability to adapt quickly in a deadline‑driven environment while staying current on emerging trends and creator strategies

Education

Senior year preferred
Major or previous coursework in Broadcast Journalism, Sports Media, Communications or related major preferred

Recruitment Timeline

Applicants will receive updates throughout the selection process, with communication taking place between October and November. Candidates selected to move forward will be notified of the specific internship opportunity for which they are being considered.

Additional Documents

A cover letter indicating your top area (s) of interests preferred
A portfolio showcasing your editing skills. This can be links to your work or a Gondola portfolio.

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

This internship is a remote position and requires a working, reliable internet connection as well as a quiet, dedicated workspace

Available to work different shifts including nights and weekends, for the duration of the internship, 40 hours each week

The pay rate for this remote role 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.

Job Posting Segment

Enterprise Talent Connection

Job Posting Primary Business

Talent Strategy

Job Posting Category

Production Intern

Employment Type

Full time

Primary City, State, Region, Postal Code

Remote Worker Location, CT, USA

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