Summer Intern - Programming

Job Description

We Are…

The Programming Department's Mission is to create, acquire, and schedule premier content to engage fans and maximize audiences on all platforms. We lead the development of sport strategies across the company and manage constructive relationships with our colleagues in other departments and with our league partners and organizers. Programming interns typically conduct ratings research, develop presentations, interface with various other ESPN departments regarding programming initiatives and assist with planning and scheduling for major sporting events, in the three main areas of college sports, professional sports and Digital Media.

Responsibilities:

A Day in the Life:

General Programming Acquisitions: Programming projects related to ESPN's professional and college sports categories including research, ratings and scheduling, across ESPN, ESPN2, ESPNU, ESPNEWS, SEC Network, ACC Network and Longhorn Network.

Digital Media Programming: Programming Projects and strategic research on live events and original content for ESPN's digital networks including ESPN3, ESPN Video on Demand, and ESPN Plus.

Basic Qualifications:

What You Bring to the Role:
• Fundamental understanding of ESPN's services provided to customers
• Sports knowledge
• Some business experience in a professional office environment
• Strong written and oral skills with the ability to communicate clearly and effectively
• Detail oriented self-starter with outstanding interpersonal skills both verbal and written
• Some experience in television programming or production

Preferred Qualifications:
• Appreciation for pop culture trends and new technologies
• Able to handle multiple projects simultaneously
• Has fundamental knowledge of contract administration processes
• Has a basic understanding of other media, e.g., radio, online, print, etc.

Required Education
• Enrolled as a junior, senior or graduate student in an accredited college/university in the semester prior to the internship or graduated within the past 6 months

Additional Information:

Internship Eligibility:
• Must be enrolled in a college/university taking at least one class in the semester/quarter (spring/fall) prior to participation in the internship program OR graduated within the past 6 months OR currently participating in a Disney Professional Internship
• Must be at least 18 years of age
• Must not have completed one year of continual employment on a Disney internship or program
• Must possess unrestricted work authorization

Program Dates: The approximate dates are June 6 – August 12, 2022. Interns will work 40 hours per week and must be fully available throughout the internship.

Work Environment: This internship may be on site in Bristol, CT or remote. If in person, a limited of housing assistance will be provided for those who qualify. If remote, the internship will require a working, reliable internet connection as well as a quiet, dedicated work space.

Jobcode: Reference SBJ-rjmz02-3-143-23-176-42 in your application.