ESPN NEXT Production Intern, Summer 2026

Company: The Walt Disney Company
Location: Bristol
Posted on: April 1, 2026

Job Description:

Job Posting Title: ESPN NEXT Production Intern, Summer 2026 Req ID: 10141570 Job Description: About the Role & 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 team, you will join a group 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 1 st through August 7 , 202 6 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. Interns will 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 highlights, 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 Demonstrated conversational knowledge of multiple sports, with a strong understanding of those heavily covered by ESPN Proven awareness of current media trends across social, digital, and linear platforms Familiarity with ESPN content and storytelling strategies across multiple distribution platforms Ability to research, develop, and clearly pitch content ideas Proven ability to respond quickly, effectively, and with a positive attitude in fast?paced, high?pressure environments Preferred Qualifications & Skills Experience in sports media, preferably in content creation with a demonstrated passion for creative storytelling Experience editing content using video editing software (i.e. Adobe Premiere or Final Cut Pro) Bilingual skillset a plus Education Junior year preferred Major or previous coursework in Journalism, Broadcast, 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 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 Able to work early mornings, nights and weekends, during specific shifts, 40 hour s each week Subsidized housing in the Bristol, CT will be provided for those that are eligible Able to provide/have reliable transportation to/from work The pay rate for this role in Connecticut is $22.50 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. Job Posting Segment: ESPN Global Sports & Talent Office Job Posting Primary Business: ESPN Next Primary Job Posting Category: Production Intern Employment Type: Full time Primary City, State, Region, Postal Code: Bristol, CT, USA Alternate City, State, Region, Postal Code: Date Posted: 2026-02-03

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