Fall Intern - Digital Video

Job Description

About the Role & Internship
The Digital Video Internship is an opportunity for an up-and-coming video editor to gain professional experience in a fast-paced, sports environment. The candidate will learn about the production and editing of trending video content on ESPN-branded digital channels both domestically and globally. This role will work within the Digital Video newsroom creating content and completing daily assignments such as custom edits and producing digital highlights.
This role is best positioned for someone with knowledge of digital and social media content creation via non-linear editing software. The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of core characteristics of ''viral'' content, will be self-motivated and already able to recognize high-level engagement opportunities to further ESPN's industry-leading video offerings. The dates of this internship are September 22nd through December 12, 2025.
What You Will Do
• Identify trending, ''must-see''-type moments from games or on social platforms and translate them into engaging digital video opportunities
• Participate with teams internally and externally in the creation and distribution of content that best activates new audiences
• Analyze usage and performance metrics that can lead to content enhancements and improvements
• Effectively manage production timelines to ensure projects are executed on time
• Maintain proficiency and knowledge in latest trends, technology and best practices for digital video content on ESPN platforms including YouTube

Required Qualifications & Skills:
• Some combined media experience with a focus on digital media
• Basic non-linear editing skills (Quantel, Final Cut, Avid, Premiere, After Effects, etc.)
• Strong base of current sports knowledge, including teams, players and storylines
• Understand and follow closely the latest in social media trends
• Excellent headline writing skills; an understanding of optimal tactics for content distribution
• Ability to work quickly and juggle multiple varied tasks during a typical work day

Preferred Qualifications & Skills:
• Experience in editing content, specific to the needs and specs for multiple social media platforms
• Experience working in a mobile-first content environment
• Experience working with a variety of digital content management systems

 Education:
• Junior or Senior year preferred
• Major or previous coursework Communications, Journalism, Sports Media 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
• Be at least 18 years of age
• Possess unrestricted work authorization
• Have not completed one year of continual employment on a Disney internship or Disney College Program

Additional Information:
• Able to have a consistent, reliable work schedule throughout the internship
• Fully available from September 22nd through December 12, 2025 for the duration of the internship, 40 hours each week
• Able to provide own housing for the duration internship program in the Bristol, CT area
• Fully Able to provide/have reliable transportation to/from work
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The pay rate for this role in Connecticut is $22 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.
About ESPN:

About The Walt Disney Company:
The Walt Disney Company, together with its subsidiaries and affiliates, is a leading diversified international family entertainment and media enterprise that includes three core business segments: Disney Entertainment, ESPN, and Disney Experiences. From humble beginnings as a cartoon studio in the 1920s to its preeminent name in the entertainment industry today, Disney proudly continues its legacy of creating world-class stories and experiences for every member of the family. Disney's stories, characters and experiences reach consumers and guests from every corner of the globe. With operations in more than 40 countries, our employees and cast members work together to create entertainment experiences that are both universally and locally cherished.
This position is with ESPN Productions, Inc, which is part of a business we call ESPN.
ESPN Productions, Inc is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, ancestry, age, marital status, military or veteran status, medical condition, genetic information or disability, or any other basis prohibited by federal, state or local law. Disney champions a business environment where ideas and decisions from all people help us grow, innovate, create the best stories and be relevant in a constantly evolving world.

Jobcode: Reference SBJ-233z82-216-73-216-0-42 in your application.