ESPN / AAJA Sports Task Force Internship
About the Role and Internship
ESPN NEXT is the company’s Production Assistant program focused on multi-platform content creation for early-career professionals. The program looks for creatives who have a passion “To Serve Sports Fans, Anytime, Anywhere.” As a part of NEXT, you will join a team of early-career professionals that produce creative content for ESPN shows, live events, social/digital and company-owned platforms. The dates of this program are June 8th through August 14, 2026.
Deadline to apply is February 4, 2026
What You Will Do
As a Production Intern, you will have the opportunity to gain real-world experience producing different forms of video content for multiple ESPN properties while also contributing to social/digital content. This internship provides an opportunity to experience many aspects of the Production Assistant role within ESPN NEXT. Responsibilities include:
Supporting content creation for various properties, which may include (but not limited to) domestic and international studio shows such as SportsCenter, Get Up, First Take, NFL Live, and more
Pitching ideas, producing, and editing video elements for multiple properties while contributing ideas to the social team to drive engagement
Opportunity to observe multiple areas of content throughout the internship to gain an in-depth knowledge of content creation and storytelling
Required Qualifications & Skills
Conversational knowledge of multiple sports, especially sports heavily covered by ESPN
Awareness of media trends (i.e. social, digital, linear, etc.)
Familiarity with ESPN’s content across multiple platforms
Ability to research and pitch ideas
Ability to react quickly and positively under pressure
Preferred Qualifications
Experience in sports media, preferably content creation
Passion for creative storytelling
Experience editing video content using video editing software
Bilingual skillset a plus
Education
Junior, Senior, or Graduate student
Major or previous coursework in Journalism, Broadcast, Sports Media, Communications
or related major preferred
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
Availability early mornings, nights and weekends, 40 hours each week
Housing details in the Bristol, CT area will be confirmed at the time of offer