ESPN Internships, Bristol, Spring 2027

Job Posting Title:

ESPN Internships, Bristol, Spring 2027

Req ID:

10160482

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 our exciting teams supporting ESPN Programming or ESPN Content Operation! Each role offers unique opportunities to contribute to meaningful work. Candidates may be considered for more than one opportunity based on skills and experience.

The approximate dates for this internship are January – May 2027.

What You Will Do

ESPN Programming

As an ESPN Programming Intern, you'll join a team responsible for creating, acquiring, and scheduling premier content that engages fans and maximizes audience reach across platforms. In this role, you'll support the planning and scheduling of live sporting events, conduct research and analysis, and help develop presentations.

ESPN Content Operation

As an ESPN Content Operations Intern, you'll join a team that plays a critical role in every broadcast. In this role, you'll gain exposure to the technical and business sides of live sports production by supporting planning efforts, operating studio and control room equipment, and participating in team meetings.

Required Qualifications & Skills

• Previous internship or on-campus involvement in television production or control room environment
• Experience with multi-tasking in a constantly evolving work environment, effectively balancing and prioritizing multiple projects
• Strong written and verbal communication with the ability to convey information clearly and effectively
• Experience working in a professional business or office setting

Preferred Qualifications & Skills

• Solid sports knowledge across professional and collegiate leagues
• Experience using Microsoft Office Suite and/or Smartsheet

Education

• Senior year preferred

• Major or previous coursework in Broadcast Journalism, Communication, Sports Media or related major preferred

Recruitment Timeline

• Applicants will receive updates throughout the selection process, with communications 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 of interest preferred

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
• Able to provide own housing and transportation for the duration of the internship program in the Bristol, CT area
• Fully available from Monday through Friday, 40 hours each week

The pay rate for this role in Connecticut is $23 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

Primary Job Posting Category:

Production Intern

Employment Type:

Full time

Primary City, State, Region, Postal Code:

Bristol, CT, USA

Alternate City, State, Region, Postal Code:

Date Posted:

2026-09-10