ESPN Programming Intern, Bristol, Spring 2027

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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.

The Programming departments mission is to create acquire and schedule premier content that engages fans and maximizes audiences across all platforms. We lead the development of sports strategies and manage key relationships with internal partners as well as league partners and organizers.

The approximate dates of this internship are January through May.

What You Will Do

We are looking for an intern who is excited to contribute to Programming and Acquisition initiatives across ESPNs professional and collegiate sports categories. As an intern youll work as part of the broader Programming Department contributing to the content scheduling strategy for ESPN across platforms. Responsibilities include:

• Assisting with planning and scheduling for sporting events in the three main areas of college sports professional sports and digital media
• Conducting ratings research and scheduling across linear television and digital media networks
• Developing presentations and interface with various other ESPN departments regarding programming initiatives

Required Qualifications & Skills

• Demonstrated understanding of ESPNs products platforms and services
• Solid sports knowledge across professional and collegiate leagues
• Proven experience working in a professional business or office setting
• Strong written and verbal communication with the ability to convey information clearly and effectively
• Detailoriented selfstarter with strong collaboration skills
• Foundational experience in television programming or production environments

Preferred Qualifications & Skills

• Awareness and appreciation of pop culture and emerging trends including interest in new technologies
• Proven ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and prioritize effectively
• Foundational knowledge of contract administration processes
• Basic understanding of crossplatform media including radio online print and other format
  
  

Education

• Senior yearpreferred

• Major or previous coursework in Broadcast Communication Sports Media or related majorpreferred

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

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