ESPN Social Intern, Remote, Fall 2026
About The Position
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. We are looking for candidates to join one or more of our exciting social teams, supporting the ESPN NEXT Show Social team or the ESPN Social Media team. Both roles offer hands‑on experience creating content for millions of fans across ESPN’s digital platforms. The approximate dates for this remote internship are September – December 2026.
Requirements
- 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
- 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
- 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
Nice To Haves
- 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
- Senior year preferred
- Major or previous coursework in Journalism, Sports Media, Communications or related major preferred
Responsibilities
- 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
Benefits
- medical
- financial
- other benefits, dependent on the level and position offered
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Intern
Education Level
Associate degree
