company_logo

Internship

Summer Intern - Research, City

ESPN

New York, NY 01-31-2025
 
  • Paid
  • Internship
  • Entry (0-2 years) Experience
Job Description
About the Role & Program

The ESPN Research team is part of the Finance, Strategy and Research organization. The team utilizes all facets of media research (Nielsen, Adobe Analytics, Comscore, etc.) and primary research to inform the company about how the sports category, sports fandom, and specific sports content is performing, and how ESPN can drive even greater consumption in the future. The program dates are June 2nd through August 8, 2025. If selected for this role, you will report to the Senior Analyst, Research, Sports.

What You Will Do

As an intern, you will participate in the collection, analysis, and communication of audience data for ESPN's linear and digital media properties. The focus for this internship will be live sports, both on ESPN linear TV Networks and DTC platforms. The intern will be charged with providing actionable insight to ESPN's Programming & Production departments, Corporate Strategy, Marketing, and other core constituents. Responsibilities include:
• Using Nielsen software to query data for networks and programs
• Aiding in data analysis for ESPN and competitive content across broadcast, cable, and streaming
• Working on primary research projects, including managing surveys, qualitative interviews, and fan community activities covering ESPN sports properties

Required Qualifications & Skills
• Strong attention to detail
• Willingness to be flexible, eager to learn new software and data organization processes
• Strong proficiency in MS Office with an emphasis in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint
• Comfortable working with numbers
• Strong interest in television content and the media landscape
• Deep knowledge of sports and the sports media landscape preferred

Preferred Qualifications & Skills
• Advanced knowledge in Excel and PowerPoint
• Previous internship experience in a similar industry

Education
• Junior or Senior year preferred
• Major or previous coursework in Business Administration, Finance 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
• Fully available Monday through Friday for the duration of the internship, 40 hours each week
• Able to provide own housing for the duration of the internship program in the New York City area
• Able to provide/have reliable transportation to/from work

#ESPN Media

The pay rate for this role in New York is $22.00 per hour. Select benefits may be provided as part of the compensation package, such as medical, financial, and/or other benefits. 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 Disney Streaming Operations LLC, which is part of a business we call ESPN.

Disney Streaming Operations LLC 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-gw696k-18-97-14-84-42 in your application.

Salary Details
Salary: $22.00 Per Hour ($ USD)
Company Profile
ESPN

ESPN, Inc. is the leading multinational, multimedia sports entertainment entity featuring the broadest portfolio of multimedia sports assets with over 50 business entities.