Spring 2027 Sports Programming Intern — Planning & Scheduling

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

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.