Job Posting Title:

ESPN Finance Intern, Summer 2026

Req ID:

10134501

Job Description:

About the Role & Program:

Would you like to be a part of a team that is transforming The Walt Disney Company?  Disney Entertainment & ESPN Technology is building our future. Our Technology Finance team partners and strategizes with Technology teams to implement change, products, platforms and advancements in the direct-to-consumer streaming space. As a Technology Finance intern, you will partner and strategize with the DE&E Technology organization to be part of the change.  This internship is a full-time, three-month commitment in the Bristol, CT area from June - August 2026.

What You Will Do:

• Maintain, improve, and create financial models to forecast and analyze technology expenses 

• Prepare forecasts, annual operating plan (AOP), long-range plan (LRP), and variance analysis 

• Track invoices and contractual obligations, reconcile general ledger data, and manage accrual and reclass processes during the financial close; partner with Accounting on actualizing P&Ls 

• Prepare ad-hoc reports, special projects, and presentations for various internal stakeholders across Technology and Finance 

Required Qualifications & Skills:

• A solid skillset gained through course work in Finance, Accounting or Business Administration  

• Intellectual curiosity, critical thinking, and a willingness to embrace and adapt to an ever-changing environment 

• Detail-oriented with the ability to manage multiple time-sensitive projects simultaneously  

• Collaborative mindset combined with ability to work independently  

• Data analytics mindset  

• Ability to structure projects and handle ambiguous data   

• Strong written and oral communication skills  

• Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint skills  

• Data Visualization (i.e. Tableau) and Business Intelligence tools   

Required Education  

• Junior or Senior year preferred

• Major or previous coursework in Business, Finance, Economics, Accounting, Math, Statistics, Computer Science or a 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:

• Available to work full-time  (40 hours per week) during traditional business hours for the duration of the internship  
• Must provide own housing and transportation in the Bristol, CT area

The pay rate for this role is $22.50 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:

DEFIN

Job Posting Primary Business:

Tech Finance

Primary Job Posting Category:

Other

Employment Type:

Full time

Primary City, State, Region, Postal Code:

Bristol, CT, USA

Alternate City, State, Region, Postal Code:

Date Posted:

2025-11-03