ESPN Social Intern, Remote, Fall 2026

The Walt Disney Company

Posted 3 days ago

Internship

Bristol, Connecticut

Remote OK

Smart Summary

Responsibilities

Plan, create, and optimize short-form video and graphic content across various social platforms for ESPN. Support show coverage by identifying key moments and writing engaging captions and headlines.

Qualifications

You have a strong interest in social media and sports, with a solid understanding of major social platforms and how content performs across them. You possess excellent writing and communication skills, attention to detail, and basic experience with content creation tools.

Must Have Skills for ATS

TikTok

X

Instagram

Facebook

YouTube

Snapchat

Premiere Pro

Final Cut Pro

After Effects

Photoshop

Job Description

Job Posting Title:

ESPN Social Intern, Remote, Fall 2026

Req ID:

10154504

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 candidates to join one or more of our exciting social teams, supporting the ESPN NEXT Show Social team or the ESPN Social Media team. Both roles offer hands‑on experience creating content for millions of fans across ESPN’s digital platforms.

The approximate dates for this remote internship are September – December 2026.

What You Will Do

  • 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

Required 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

Preferred Qualifications

  • Experience creating or managing social content for platforms, student groups, personal channels, or media outlets

  • Familiarity with video editing software such as Premiere Pro, Final Cut Pro, After Effects, or similar tools

  • Ability to design or edit social graphics using Photoshop or comparable creative software

  • Understanding of social analytics and audience insights to help evaluate performance

  • Experience researching and pitching content ideas that support creative and editorial needs

  • Ability to adapt quickly in a deadline‑driven environment while staying current on emerging trends and creator strategies

Education 

  • Senior year preferred 

  • Major or previous coursework in Journalism, Sports Media, Communications or related major 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 

  • This internship is a remote position and requires a working, reliable internet connection as well as a quiet, dedicated workspace 

  • Available to work different shifts including nights and weekends, for the duration of the internship, 40 hours each week 

The pay rate for this remote 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:

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:

2026-06-23

The Walt Disney Company

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