ESPN Programming Intern, Bristol, Spring 2027

The Walt Disney Company • Bristol, CT

4d • Onsite

About The Position

The ESPN Programming Intern will contribute to Programming and Acquisition initiatives across professional and collegiate sports categories. The intern will work within the broader Programming Department and help shape ESPN’s content scheduling strategy across platforms. The internship is approximately January through May 2027 and is based in Bristol, Connecticut. The role requires a consistent, reliable schedule and full availability Monday through Friday for 40 hours each week. Interns must provide their own housing and transportation in the Bristol area.

Requirements

• Demonstrated understanding of ESPN’s 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 skills, with the ability to convey information clearly and effectively.
• Detail-oriented self-starter with strong collaboration skills.
• Foundational experience in television programming or production environments.
• Be enrolled in an accredited college or university, pursuing a degree and taking at least one class at the 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.
• Be able to maintain a consistent, reliable work schedule throughout the internship.
• Be fully available Monday through Friday, 40 hours each week.
• Provide own housing and transportation for the duration of the internship in the Bristol, Connecticut area.

Nice To Haves

• 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 cross-platform media, including radio, online, print, and other formats.
• Senior year preferred.
• Major or previous coursework in Broadcast, Communication, Sports Media, or a related major preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist with planning and scheduling sporting events across college sports, professional sports, and digital media.
• Conduct ratings research and scheduling across linear television and digital media networks.
• Develop presentations and interface with other ESPN departments regarding programming initiatives.

Benefits

• Select benefits may be provided as part of the compensation package, such as medical, financial, and/or other benefits, depending on the level and position offered.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: No Education Listed