Fall Paid Intern - Social Media

This is a Part Time Paid Internship

About the Role & Program

Ever wonder what it's like to work for a leading sports entertainment brand? Working at ESPN is unlike anything else! That's because we're always finding new ways to interact with fans - however and wherever they connect with sports. We have the latest technology, innovative ideas and world-class talent on our team, and every day is extraordinary.

The Social Media team blends creativity, sports knowledge, and journalistic instincts to produce industry-leading content seen by millions of sports fans. Collaboration, innovation, effort, and fun are at the core of this team and every day is game day! The dates of this internship are September 22nd through December 12 , 2025. If selected for this role, you will report to  a Social Media Manager .

What You Will Do

We are looking for an intern to assist with social media coverage across Instagram, TikTok, Snapchat, X and Facebook. The ideal candidate is an avid social media user who can thrive in a fast-paced, team environment with a thirst for learning. The intern will work with teammates to learn and understand the strategy behind posting on ESPN social platforms .

Responsibilities include:
• Ideating and optimizing posts for Instagram, TikTok, Snapchat, X and Facebook
• Discovering trending/viral content (often user-generated) and clearing for posting
• Clipping and editing short video moments and using Photoshop to create graphics for posting across various social media platforms
• Learning to apply news judgment and journalistic standards to the most important stories of the day
• Assisting with compiling social analytics recaps and reports
• Researching new trends and applications of social media to enhance ESPN's channels

Required Qualifications & Skills
• Elite knowledge of social media, including expertise on Instagram, TikTok, Snapchat, X and Facebook
• Strong writing and copyediting skills in addition to creative thinking and solid news judgment
• Elite knowledge of all sports including current athletes, rules and events
• Familiarity with ESPN shows, talent, and digital products
• Experience with both video editing software (Premiere Pro, Final Cut, Avid or After Effects) and photo editing software (Photoshop)

Preferred Qualifications
• Historical knowledge of sports
• Experience with both video editing software (Premiere Pro, Final Cut, Avid or After Effects) and photo editing software (Photoshop)
• Familiarity with the sports media landscape, including knowledge of business trends and technologies
• Demonstrated leadership experience in a professional role, organization or activity

Education:
• Junior or 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
• Be at least 18 years of age
• Possess unrestricted work authorization
• Have not completed one year of continual employment on a Disney internship or Disney College Program

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
• Fully available from September 22nd through December 12, 2025 for the duration of the internship, 40 hours each week

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The pay rate for this remote role is $22.00 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