Sports Social Media Intern - Remote, Spring 2027

1954 Disney HR Strategies & Services, LLC; Connecticut; Hybrid; USD 29,000 - 34,000; Full time

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

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.