Fall Remote Intern - Social Media

Job Description

About the Role & Program
Ever wonder what it's like to work for a leading sports entertainment brand?
The Social Media team blends creativity, sports knowledge, and journalistic instincts to produce industry-leading content seen by millions of sports fans. Collaboration, innovation, effort, and fun are at the core of this team and every day is game day! The dates of this internship are September 22nd through December 12 , 2025. If selected for this role, you will report to  a Social Media Manager .
What You Will Do
We are looking for an intern to assist with social media coverage across Instagram, TikTok, Snapchat, X and Facebook. The ideal candidate is an avid social media user who can thrive in a fast-paced, team environment with a thirst for learning. The intern will work with teammates to learn and understand the strategy behind posting on ESPN social platforms .

Responsibilities include:
• Ideating and optimizing posts for Instagram, TikTok, Snapchat, X and Facebook
• Discovering trending/viral content (often user-generated) and clearing for posting
• Clipping and editing short video moments and using Photoshop to create graphics for posting across various social media platforms
• Learning to apply news judgment and journalistic standards to the most important stories of the day
• Assisting with compiling social analytics recaps and reports
• Researching new trends and applications of social media to enhance ESPN's channels

Required Qualifications & Skills:
• Elite knowledge of social media, including expertise on Instagram, TikTok, Snapchat, X and Facebook
• Strong writing and copyediting skills in addition to creative thinking and solid news judgment
• Elite knowledge of all sports including current athletes, rules and events
• Familiarity with ESPN shows, talent, and digital products
• Experience with both video editing software (Premiere Pro, Final Cut, Avid or After Effects) and photo editing software (Photoshop)
Preferred Qualifications
• Historical knowledge of sports
• Experience with both video editing software (Premiere Pro, Final Cut, Avid or After Effects) and photo editing software (Photoshop)
• Familiarity with the sports media landscape, including knowledge of business trends and technologies
• Demonstrated leadership experience in a professional role, organization or activity

Education:
• Junior or Senior year preferred
• Major or previous coursework in Journalism, 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
• 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
• This internship is a remote position and requires a working, reliable internet connection as well as a quiet, dedicated workspace
• Fully available from September 22nd through December 12, 2025 for the duration of the internship, 40 hours each week
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The pay rate for this remote role is $22.00 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-yjj0xk-216-73-216-0-42 in your application.