Author: Adam Chiara

ESPN NEXT Social Production Intern, Remote, Spring 2025

Adam Chiara

About the Role & Program

Ever wonder what it’s like to work for a leading sports entertainment brand? Working at ESPN is unlike anything else! That’s because we’re always finding new ways to interact with fans – however and wherever they connect with sports. We have the latest technology, innovative ideas and world-class talent on our team, and every day is extraordinary!

ESPN NEXT is the company’s Production Assistant program focused on content creation for early-career professionals. This talented group of professionals produces content that fans can consume in many ways.

What You Will Do

As a Social Production Intern with NEXT, you will have the opportunity to gain real-world experience producing content for social platforms, while also learning about different areas of the business through networking. The internship will provide an opportunity to experience the social production aspect of the Production Assistant role within ESPN NEXT. If selected for this role, you will report to a Senior Social Media Specialist and an ESPN NEXT Manager. Responsibilities include:

  • Consuming and producing studio show content for social platforms to drive engagement
  • Analyze performance of social content and incorporate those insights into future content decisions
  • Pitching ideas to social teams and studio shows

Required Qualifications & Skills

  • Standard knowledge of multiple sports, especially sports heavily covered by ESPN
  • Awareness of media trends (i.e. social, digital, linear, etc.)
  • Familiarity with ESPN’s content across multiple platforms
  • Ability to research and pitch ideas
  • Ability to react quickly and positively under pressure

Preferred Qualifications

  • Experience in sports media, preferably in content creation
  • Passion for creative storytelling
  • Experience editing content (Adobe Premiere & Photoshop)
  • Ability to clearly communicate with leaders of the social production team

Education

  • Be enrolled in an accredited college/university taking at least one class in the semester/quarter (spring/fall) prior to participation in the internship program OR must have graduated from a college/university within 6 months at time of application posting OR currently participating in a Disney College Program or Disney Professional Internship
  • Major or previous coursework in Journalism, Broadcast, Sports Media or related major preferred

Eligibility Requirements & Program Information

Candidates for this opportunity MUST meet all of the below requirements:

  • Be at least 18 years of age
  • Have not completed one year of continual employment on a Disney internship or program
  • Possess unrestricted work authorization

Additional Information

  • The approximate dates of this internship are January through May 2025
  • This internship is a remote position and requires a working, reliable internet connection as well as a quiet, dedicated workspace
  • Available from Monday through Friday, with potential to work weekends for the duration of the internship, 40 hours each week. There may be some flexibility based on candidate’s academic schedule

Apply now

NBCU Intern Summer: Virtual Event Series 

Adam Chiara

For students eager to learn more about the NBCU internship experience, our Early Careers Recruitment Team is hosting a series of virtual events at the end of the month, which will include special guest appearances from current and former NBCU Interns. These sessions offer an invaluable chance for students to connect directly with our recruiters and gain insights into the program.

These events will be held virtually during the last week of October, and the times are listed below.  These events are open to students who are eligible for our Summer 2025 Internship Program, as well as university faculty and staff. 

For reference, our program basic requirements are below:

  • Must be actively enrolled in a degree-granting program at an accredited institution during the entire duration of the program (June 2025 through August 2025). May 2025 graduates are not eligible for our Summer 2025 Internship Program. 
  • Current class standing of sophomore or above (30 credits). 
  • Must be presently authorized to work for any employer in the U.S. and must not require work visa sponsorship from NBCUniversal now or in the future to retain authorization to work in the U.S. 
  • Must be working from a location within a U.S. state during all hours worked. 

For further clarification, candidates currently on any student or exchange visa (e.g. F-1 CPT, F-1 OPT, J-1, M-1) are not eligible to apply unless they will be able to change or adjust to another status that grants work authorization without NBCUniversal sponsorship.  NBCUniversal is an E-Verify company, requiring all employees to have an active Social Security number.

Please fill out this quick survey by Thursday October 24th to express interest in one or more of our events. We’ll send out confirmation emails with additional details closer to the event time.