Sports Programming Intern: Scheduling & Research

The Walt Disney Company; Bristol (CT); On-site; USD 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

ESPN internship opportunity within The Walt Disney Company in Bristol, CT. You will contribute to Programming and Acquisition initiatives across college and professional sports, supporting content scheduling across platforms.

The role involves planning and scheduling sporting events, ratings research for linear and digital networks, and developing presentations while interfacing with multiple ESPN departments on programming initiatives.

Qualifications

• Understanding ESPN products, platforms, and services.
• Knowledge of pro and college sports leagues.
• Experience in a professional business/office setting.
• Strong written and verbal communication.
• Detail-oriented self-starter with collaboration skills.
• Foundational experience in television programming or production.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

ESPN products & platforms

Sports knowledge

Professional experience

Strong communication

Detail oriented

TV programming experience

Education

Broadcast/Communication coursework

Senior year student

Job description

ESPN internship opportunity within The Walt Disney Company in Bristol, CT. You will contribute to Programming and Acquisition initiatives across college and professional sports, supporting content scheduling across platforms.

The role involves planning and scheduling sporting events, ratings research for linear and digital networks, and developing presentations while interfacing with multiple ESPN departments on programming initiatives.