ESPN Digital Video Intern

Job Summary:

About the Role & Internship 

The Digital Video 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.

This role is best positioned for someone with knowledge of digital and social media content creation via non-linear editing software. The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of core characteristics of “viral” content, will be self-motivated and already able to recognize high-level engagement opportunities to further ESPN’s industry-leading video offerings. The dates of this internship are September 22nd through December 12, 2025.  

What You Will Do 

• Identify trending, “must-see”-type moments from games or on social platforms and translate them into engaging digital video opportunities 

• Participate with teams internally and externally in the creation and distribution of content that best activates new audiences

• Analyze usage and performance metrics that can lead to content enhancements and improvements  

• Effectively manage production timelines to ensure projects are executed on time 

• Maintain proficiency and knowledge in latest trends, technology and best practices for digital video content on ESPN platforms including YouTube 

Required Qualifications & Skills: 

• Some combined media experience with a focus on digital media 

• Basic non-linear editing skills (Quantel, Final Cut, Avid, Premiere, After Effects, etc.) 

• Strong base of current sports knowledge, including teams, players and storylines 

• Understand and follow closely the latest in social media trends 

• Excellent headline writing skills; an understanding of optimal tactics for content distribution 

• Ability to work quickly and juggle multiple varied tasks during a typical work day  

Preferred Qualifications & Skills: 

• Experience in editing content, specific to the needs and specs for multiple social media platforms

• Experience working in a mobile-first content environment 

• Experience working with a variety of digital content management systems 

 Education: 

• Junior or Senior year preferred 

• Major or previous coursework Communications, Journalism, 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

• Be at least 18 years of age

• Possess unrestricted work authorization  

• Have not completed one year of continual employment on a Disney internship or Disney College Program 

Additional Information: 

• Able to have a consistent, reliable work schedule throughout the internship 

• Fully available from September 22nd through December 12, 2025 for the duration of the internship, 40 hours each week 

• Able to provide own housing for the duration internship program in the Bristol, CT area

• Fully Able to provide/have reliable transportation to/from work

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The pay rate for this role in Connecticut is $22 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.