Job Posting Title:
ESPN Digital Video Newsroom Intern, Remote, Fall 2026
Req ID:
10153890
Job Description:
About the Role & Internship
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 Digital Video Newsroom Internship is an opportunity for an up-and-coming video editor to gain professional experience in a fast-paced, sports environment. The candidate will learn about the production and editing of trending video content on ESPN-branded digital channels both domestically and globally. This role will work within the Digital Video newsroom creating content and completing daily assignments such as custom edits and producing digital highlights. The approximate dates of this remote internship are September - December 2026.
What You Will Do
Identify trending game and social moments and translate them into engaging digital video content
Collaborate with internal and external teams to create and distribute videos that activate new audiences
Analyze performance metrics to recommend enhancements that improve engagement
Manage production timelines effectively to ensure projects are delivered on schedule
Stay current on latest trends, technology and best practices to support continuous improvement across ESPN platforms including YouTube
Required Qualifications & Skills
Experience in digital and social media with exposure to video production and content creation
Proficiency in nonlinear editing tools such as Premiere, Final Cut, Avid, Quantel, or After Effects
Strong working knowledge of current sports storylines including key teams, players, and cultural moments
Ability to track and interpret social media trends
Skilled in headline writing and content packaging with an understanding of effective distribution tactics
Ability to manage multiple tasks efficiently and deliver accurate work in a fastpaced production environment
Preferred Qualifications & Skills
Experience with editing video content across multiple social media channels and platforms
Ability to create and optimize mobilefirst content
Proficiency working within digital content management systems to organize, publish, and maintain video assets efficiently
Education
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
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.
Job Posting Segment:
ESPN Digital, Social & Streaming Content
Job Posting Primary Business:
Audience Engagement
Primary Job Posting Category:
Production Intern
Employment Type:
Full time
Primary City, State, Region, Postal Code:
Bristol, CT, USA
Alternate City, State, Region, Postal Code:
Date Posted:
2026-06-26