Spring Paid Intern - Social Media

This is a Part Time Paid Internship

About the Role & Program

We are looking for interns to join one or more of our exciting social teams! Each role offers hands-on experience creating content for millions of fans across ESPN's digital platforms. Candidates may be considered for more than one opportunity based on skills and experience. Areas of placement may include:
• ESPN NEXT Show Social
• ESPN Social Media
• ESPN Digital Video Social Content

The approximate dates for these remote internships are January – May 2027.

What You Will Do

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• 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 & Skills
• 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 & Skills
• 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 Broadcast Journalism, Sports Media, Communications or related major preferred  

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Recruitment Timeline
• Applicants will receive updates throughout the selection process, with communication 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 (s) of interests preferred
• A portfolio showcasing your editing skills. This can be links to your work or a Gondola portfolio.

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