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ESPN Programming Intern, Bristol, Spring 2027
Apply Now Apply Later Job ID 10160482 Location Bristol, Connecticut, United States Business The Walt Disney Company (Corporate) Date posted Oct. 05, 2026Job 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.
The Programming department’s mission is to create, acquire, and schedule premier content that engages fans and maximizes audiences across all platforms. We lead the development of sports strategies and manage key relationships with internal partners as well as league partners and organizers.
The approximate dates of this internship are January through May.
What You Will Do
We are looking for an intern who is excited to contribute to Programming and Acquisition initiatives across ESPN’s professional and collegiate sports categories. As an intern, you'll work as part of the broader Programming Department, contributing to the content scheduling strategy for ESPN across platforms. Responsibilities include:
- Assisting with planning and scheduling for sporting events, in the three main areas of college sports, professional sports and digital media
- Conducting ratings research and scheduling across linear television and digital media networks
- Developing presentations and interface with various other ESPN departments regarding programming initiatives
Required Qualifications & Skills
- Demonstrated understanding of ESPN’s products, platforms, and services
- Solid sports knowledge across professional and collegiate leagues
- Proven experience working in a professional business or office setting
- Strong written and verbal communication with the ability to convey information clearly and effectively
- Detail‑oriented self‑starter with strong collaboration skills
- Foundational experience in television programming or production environments
Preferred Qualifications & Skills
- Awareness and appreciation of pop culture and emerging trends, including interest in new technologies
- Proven ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and prioritize effectively
- Foundational knowledge of contract administration processes
- Basic understanding of cross‑platform media including radio, online, print, and other format
Education
- Senior year preferred
- Major or previous coursework in Broadcast, Communication, Sports Media 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
- Able to provide own housing and transportation for the duration of the internship program in the Bristol, CT area
- Fully available from Monday through Friday, 40 hours each week
The pay rate for this role in Connecticut is $23 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.