Network Engineering Intern, Summer 2027

Disney Entertainment; Bristol (CT); On-site; USD 44,000 - 63,000; Part time

Job summary

Disney Entertainment in Bristol, CT is seeking an internship within the Network Engineering team focused on live video routing over IP networks. You will help optimize production resources, assist with legacy-to-IP integration, and test video quality across platforms.

The role emphasizes scripting, network fundamentals, and collaboration across global teams. Ideal candidates are enrolled undergraduates with interest in broadcast engineering, IP networking, and hands-on lab experience.

Qualifications

• Problem-solving and analytical thinking are required.
• Strong communication, written and verbal.
• Proficiency in data analysis and reporting.
• Ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment.
• Detail-oriented and process-driven.
• Experience scripting with Perl, Python, Ruby, Shell, or C.

Responsibilities

• Work on current Video Infrastructure and identify resources to optimize production assets.
• Assist with integrating Legacy environment with new IP video routing platform, including test plans and scripts.
• Conduct Video Quality and Reliability testing using existing tools and explore new methods.
• Support installation, configuration, monitoring, and troubleshooting of media network infrastructure.
• Assist with SMPTE ST 2110, PTP, multicast, QoS, and high-bandwidth IP media workflows.
• Support network upgrades, testing, incident resolution, and technical documentation.

Skills

Problem-solving

Troubleshooting

Communication

Data analysis

Multitasking

Detail-oriented

Scripting languages

Education

Bachelors in CS/CE/MIS/IT

Tools

Perl/Python/Ruby/Shell/C

Wireshark

CCNA

SMPTE ST 2110

Job description

Job Requirements

About the Role & Program :

This internship position is part of the Network Engineering team that is defining the future Broadcast systems and platforms for ESPN Productions. The team designs, builds and supports state-of-the-art networks supporting remote events, live production, linear and digital media distribution and broadcast operations. This role will support the team with a focus on live video routing across IP networks.

Technology is at the heart of Disney’s past, present, and future. Disney Entertainment and ESPN Product & Technology is a global organization of engineers, product developers, designers, technologists, data scientists, and more – all working to build and advance the technological backbone for Disney’s media business globally.

The team marries technology with creativity to build world-class products, enhance storytelling, and drive velocity, innovation, and scalability for our businesses. We are Storytellers and Innovators. Creators and Builders. Entertainers and Engineers. We work with every part of The Walt Disney Company’s media portfolio to advance the technological foundation and consumer media touch points serving millions of people around the world.

Here are a few reasons why we think you’d love working here:

• Building the future of Disney’s media: Our Technologists are designing and building the products and platforms that will power our media, advertising, and distribution businesses for years to come.
• Reach, Scale & Impact: More than ever, Disney’s technology and products serve as a signature doorway for fans' connections with the company’s brands and stories. Disney+. Hulu. ESPN. ABC. ABC News…and many more. These products and brands – and the unmatched stories, storytellers, and events they carry – matter to millions of people globally.
• Innovation: We develop and implement groundbreaking products and techniques that shape industry norms, and solve complex and distinctive technical problems.

Content Platforms & Operations is responsible for the development and ongoing advancement of the technical and operational functions driving the worldwide distribution and monetization of Disney’s linear networks and theatrical content. This includes Disney’s media supply chain and storage, network and theatrical distribution operations, media localization, network transmission and origination, and more. The global team also plays a critical role as the primary collaboration point for Product & Technology with Disney’s EMEA, APAC, and LATAM regional business teams.

What You Will Do:

• Working on our current Video Infrastructure, identifying active and passive IO resources and developing plans to free up Production resources
• Supporting the integration of our Legacy environment with our new IP video routing platform. Tasks here will include developing test plans, writing and executing test scripts and managing and tracking our vendor to ensure we are addressing all the issues
• Video Quality and Reliability testing – measuring Video Quality with our traditional tools and testing and researching new ways of testing video Quality
• Support installation, configuration, monitoring, and troubleshooting of media network infrastructure.
• Assist with SMPTE ST 2110, PTP, multicast, QoS, and high-bandwidth IP media workflows.
• Support network upgrades, testing, incident resolution, and technical documentation.

Required Qualifications & Skills :

• Problem-solving skills
• Troubleshooting skills following a problem through
• Strong communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Proficiency in data analysis and analytical thinking.
• Strong ability to multi-task and context-switch with ease in a fast-paced, and ever-evolving organization.
• Process-drive and extremely detail-oriented.
• Experience scripting with Perl, Python, Ruby, Shell, C or C+ Preferred Qualifications & Skills:
• Experience in Live Production and Broadcast Engineering
• Experience with Systems Design
• Familiarity with IP networking fundamentals, including TCP/IP, routing, switching, VLANs, multicast, and QoS.
• Exposure to SMPTE ST 2110, PTP, NMOS, or other IP-based media technologies.
• Experience with network platforms such as Cisco, Arista, or Juniper.
• Familiarity with broadcast, video, audio, or live production workflows.
• Exposure to network monitoring, troubleshooting, and packet-analysis tools such as Wireshark.
• Basic scripting or automation experience with Python, Ansible, APIs, or similar tools.
• Relevant coursework, internships, lab experience, or certifications such as CCNA

Education:

Currently enrolled undergraduate student in an accredited college/university, pursuing a bachelor’s degree in:

• Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Management Information Systems, Information Technology or related field.

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
• Fully available from Monday - Friday, Eastern Standard Time, for the duration of the internship, 40 hours each week
• Able to provide/have reliable transportation to/from work
• Able to provide own housing for the duration of the internship program in the Bristol, CT area
• The approximate date of this internship is May/June 2027 to August/September 2027

Disclaimer

PAY TRANSPARENCY

The pay rate for this role in Bristol, ct is $39.00 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.

This position is with Disney Entertainment & Sports LLC, which is part of a business we call Disney Entertainment and ESPN Product & Technology.

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The Walt Disney Company is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or protected veteran status. Disney fosters a business culture where ideas and decisions from all people help us grow, innovate, create the best stories and be relevant in a rapidly changing world.