ESPN Social Internships, Remote, Spring 2027

Overview

Remote social media internship with ESPN for Spring 2027 (approximately January to May 2027), creating and optimizing sports content for ESPN's social and digital platforms, with placement possibly across ESPN NEXT Show Social, ESPN Social Media, ESPN Digital Video, or Social Content.

What you'll 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.

What you'll need

• 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.
• Enrolled in an accredited college or 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 may only work for one consecutive year (12 months) in any combination of an internship and/or program.
• At least 18 years of age.
• Unrestricted work authorization.
• Portfolio showcasing editing skills, submitted as links to work or a Gondola portfolio.
• Cover letter indicating top area(s) of interest (preferred).

Nice to have

• 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.
• Senior year preferred.
• Major or previous coursework in Broadcast Journalism, Sports Media, Communications, or related major preferred.

Details

• Remote position; requires a working, reliable internet connection and a quiet, dedicated workspace.
• Available to work different shifts including nights and weekends, for the duration of the internship, 40 hours each week.
• Consistent, reliable work schedule throughout the internship required.
• Pay rate of $23.00 per hour; select benefits may be provided depending on level and position.
• Employment type: full time.
• Recruitment updates communicated between October and November.
• Candidates may be considered for more than one internship opportunity.