Journalism

Part-Time Sports Content Researcher (Bristol, CT)

Deepa Fadnis

Apply here: https://www.disneycareers.com/en/job/-/-/391/92180692960?codes=INDEED

Position Summary:

You have a head for stats, an eye for a great story, and the range as a writer to be creative and succinct — and your passion for sports is the beating heart that fuels it all. This is the type of person who thrives as a Sports Content Researcher at ESPN.

Our mission is simple to define but incredibly complex to deliver: Provide ESPN’s television, audio, digital and social platforms with statistics, context and historical perspectives that make our sports coverage as interesting to the sports fanatic as it is understandable to the casual observer. It’s no easy feat, but we do it 24/7, and we think we do it better than anyone else. If this sounds like you and you’re up for the challenge, please apply today!

Ok, it’s true: You’re in the office on Super Bowl Sunday. And for the NFL Draft. And the NFL schedule release. But the office is ESPN’s headquarters in Bristol, CT, and you’re surrounded by people who share your passion. You’re a member of a tight squad of like-minded professionals who feed an endless flow of differentiating content that lands across ESPN platforms. Sports Content Researchers tap their existing reservoirs of knowledge and use ESPN’s vast resources – including access to world-class advanced metrics — to hone in on the why and how of the sporting events that are most important to ESPN and sports fans. The NFL, college football and the NBA are year-round staples, with significant coverage for the NHL, WNBA and college basketball. Any sport could deliver the story of the day, week or month.

Responsibilities:

Many people say this, but in Research, it really is true: Sports news is constantly, so no two days are the same. On any given day or night, you might:

  • Create original full-screen graphics and anchor lead-ins for live shows such as Sports Center, using research you’ve done and copy you’ve written;
  • Post the most relevant news on the BottomLine – from Breaking News alerts to in-depth coverage and putting complex news stories into context;
  • Put your deep knowledge to work to create game previews for shows such as NFL Live that are informative, factually accurate and unique enough that even die-hard sports fans really learn something;
  • Collaborate with colleagues for every element of a studio show, from unearthing little-known facts to quickly bringing up relevant stats when things such as trades, coaching changes or injuries are announced;
  • Provide real-time updates for anchors and announcers while they are on the air;
  • Flex your storytelling muscles by developing interesting segments, and help your colleagues flesh out their own ideas;
  • ESPN is known for its cutting-edge graphics, and you will be one of the people that develops visually appealing, factually revealing visuals for our TV and digital feeds;
  • Drop everything when news breaks and use your deep knowledge of advanced metrics, analytics and research tools to create supporting content, often with a deadline of minutes or seconds!

Working in Research also means you:

  • Work a schedule that will vary by month and/or season — you’ll get to dive deeply into sports and have enough variety to keep your days and week fresh;
  • Experience professional growth and development – in addition to on-boarding and training and coaching that is a constant, you’ll meet with your supervisor formally twice a month and receive quarterly performance updates.

Qualifications:

  • 1 year of related experience in sports, statistics, research or a related field
  • Full availability for this position to work days, nights, weekends and holidays
  • Broad knowledge of most sports and deep knowledge of several, including awareness of current/historical sports statistics, milestones, news, and events
  • Elite writing and grammar skills. Must have aptitude to research, write air-ready scripts for BottomLine as well as Event and Studio productions
  • Must be able to communicate information accurately
  • Must be able to adhere to strict deadlines and react to breaking news
  • Must be able to follow all Disney, ESPN and department policies and directives

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Minimum 2 years of experience working with statistics in an online, television or print media environment;
  • Fluency in reading, speaking and writing Spanish;
  • Demonstrated track record of training others and/or managing team-based projects

Frontline Editorial Internship – Summer 2026 (Remote; Part-time)

Deepa Fadnis

Job Overview

FRONTLINE is seeking an intellectually curious and hardworking student eager to learn and assist with the process of making a documentary program. This internship is an opportunity to work with broadcast and journalism professionals, to learn the intricacies of producing long-format investigative documentary television.

Responsibilities

  • Conduct research
  • Assist with the story submission review process
  • Maintain the series library
  • Field producer and viewer inquiries

Skillset

  • Excellent research, writing, and organizational skills
  • A stellar work ethic
  • The ability to work independently and take initiative
  • Must be able to function in a fast-paced environment

JOB-STATUS

Paid Internship $17/hour (Part-time)

LOCATION

This position can be Remote or Hybrid, (One Guest Street, Brighton, MA 02135).

Internship Overview

GBH internships provide students with valuable work experience and real-world knowledge across many different fields of study, from TV and radio production to web design, accounting, law, and other administrative areas.

INTERNSHIP PROGRAM

  • Internship dates: June 8th to August 14th.
  • Candidates must have their own computer and access to Wi-Fi.
  • Candidates must be in an Undergrad or Grad program and have work authorization for the United States.

To learn more about our program follow us on Instagram:

https://www.instagram.com/gbhinterns/

Salary Range

$17.00 – $17.00

GBH enriches people’s lives through programs and services that educate, inspire, and entertain, fostering citizenship and culture, the joy of learning, and the power of diverse perspectives.

At GBH, we believe in the advantages of coming together to build community, mentor and learn from colleagues, and connect more deeply with our mission. As a result, the majority of our staff are hybrid and work both from home and onsite. Our current hybrid approach requires staff to work onsite a minimum of two days each week, every Tuesday and Wednesday, Hybrid staff are also welcome to come in additional days each week or may be asked to come in on other days by their manager.

Department Overview

Since 1983, FRONTLINE has served as PBS’s flagship public affairs program. For over 40 seasons, FRONTLINE has established itself as America’s premiere investigative documentary journalism series, through incisive films covering the scope and complexity of the human experience.

The FRONTLINE editorial team oversees the production of roughly 20 programs each season.

SUMMER 2026 COMMUNICATIONS INTERNSHIP – YES NETWORK (NYC) 

Deepa Fadnis

 The YES Network, America’s pre-eminent regional sports network, owns the exclusive regional media rights to the 27-time World Champion New York Yankees and the Brooklyn Nets. In addition to live Yankees and Nets games and related pregame and postgame coverage, YES televises numerous Yankees- and Nets-themed original programs such as its Homegrown series, The Stadium, Yankees Magazine and Nets Magazine. The network also airs Yankees minor league games, original biography, interview and magazine programs, college sports and AC Milan soccer. YES has earned 161 Emmy Awards since its 2002 launch. YES is also available on The Gotham Sports App. 

Timeframe: May-August 2026 

Pay: $16/hour 

Location: YES’ Manhattan, N.Y. office (200 Park Avenue) 

Submit resume to interns@yesnetwork.com with “Summer 2026 Communications Internship” written in the Subject line. Include cover letter explaining why you should be considered for this position. 

Resumes must be submitted directly by students to YES; resumes submitted by the school (e.g. advisors or career services) or by third-party sites such as Handshake might not be considered. 

JOB DESCRIPTION 

  • Work directly with the Vice President, Communications in publicizing the business and on-air activities of the YES Network 
  • Craft communications plans to promote YES’ various programming initiatives 
  • Research and pitch YES-related story ideas to media 
  • Research, write and edit press materials such as press releases, biographies, fact sheets and awards competition submissions 
  • Engage in semester-long projects, in an effort to enhance the YES Communications process 
  • Fulfill internal and external information requests 
  • Manage online media databases and photo library 
  • Maintain YES and industry ratings databases 
  • Conduct research to support YES’ various business units 

JOB QUALIFICATIONS 

  • Must be a matriculating undergraduate student 
  • Must be a self-starter with great time-management and prioritization skills 
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills 
  • Must be meticulous, professional, responsive, organized and resourceful 
  • Must know how to conduct research over the Internet 
  • Must be proficient in Word and Excel 
  • Working knowledge of the sports and media industries is preferred 
  • Must possess a genuine interest in the communications/public relations field 
  • Must be available to work in YES’ Manhattan office