ESPN Social Intern, Remote, Fall 2026

Job Summary:

About the Role & Program

Working at ESPN means helping shape how sports fans experience the biggest moments in sports across every platform. From breaking news and live events to studio shows and original storytelling, ESPN reaches millions of fans each day through social media, television, streaming, and digital platforms. 

We are looking for candidates to join one or more of our exciting social teams, supporting ESPN NEXT Show Social, ESPN Social Media or the ESPN YouTube team! Each role offers hands‑on experience creating content for millions of fans across ESPN’s digital platforms.

The approximate dates for this remote internship are September – December 2026.

What You Will Do

• Plan, create, and optimize content across Instagram, TikTok, X, Facebook, YouTube, Snapchat, and ESPN‑owned platforms
• Support social coverage of ESPN shows by identifying key moments and producing platform‑specific content
• Clip, edit, and design short‑form videos and graphics using industry‑standard tools
• Write engaging social copy including captions, headlines, and content packaging
• Monitor trends and sports storylines to surface timely, relevant content opportunities
• Apply editorial judgment and ESPN’s voice while collaborating with production, editorial, and social teams

Required Qualifications

• Demonstrated interest in social, sports, or digital media through coursework, campus involvement, personal projects, or prior experience
• Strong understanding of major social platforms and how content performs across each
• Solid sports knowledge across athletes, teams, leagues, events, and trending storylines
• Excellent writing and communication skills with the ability to craft platform‑appropriate content
• Strong editorial judgment and attention to detail grounded in accuracy and responsible publishing
• Basic experience with video editing or content creation tools and the ability to collaborate in a fast‑paced environment

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience creating or managing social content for platforms, student groups, personal channels, or media outlets
• Familiarity with video editing software such as Premiere Pro, Final Cut Pro, After Effects, or similar tools
• Ability to design or edit social graphics using Photoshop or comparable creative software
• Understanding of social analytics and audience insights to help evaluate performance
• Experience researching and pitching content ideas that support creative and editorial needs
• Ability to adapt quickly in a deadline‑driven environment while staying current on emerging trends and creator strategies

Education 

• 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.
• 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 

• This internship is a remote position and requires a working, reliable internet connection as well as a quiet, dedicated workspace 

• Available to work different shifts including nights and weekends, for the duration of the internship, 40 hours each week 

The pay rate for this remote role 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.

About The Walt Disney Company (Corporate):

At Disney Corporate you can see how the businesses behind the Company’s powerful brands come together to create the most innovative, far-reaching and admired entertainment company in the world. As a member of a corporate team, you’ll work with world-class leaders driving the strategies that keep The Walt Disney Company at the leading edge of entertainment. See and be seen by other innovative thinkers as you enable the greatest storytellers in the world to create memories for millions of families around the globe.

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 HR Strategies & Services, LLC, which is part of a business we call The Walt Disney Company (Corporate).

Disney HR Strategies & Services, 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.