ESPN Programming Intern, Remote, Spring 2026

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About the Role & Program

The Programming department's Mission is to create, acquire and schedule premier content to engage fans and maximize audiences on all platforms. We lead the development of sport strategies across the company and manage relationships with colleagues in other departments, as well as league partners and organizers. The approximate dates of this internship are January through May 2026.

What You Will Do

As an Intern, you will be part of Programming and Acquisition projects related to ESPN's professional and college sports categories. You will work as a member of the Programming Department at large to contribute to the overall content scheduling strategy for ESPN across platforms and proactively contribute innovative ideas to continue to grow ESPN’s business. Responsibilities include:

• Conducting ratings research and scheduling across linear television and digital media networks

• Developing presentations and communicating with various ESPN departments regarding programming initiatives

• Assisting with the planning and scheduling of sporting events for college and professional sports and digital media

Required Qualifications & Skills

• Previous experience in television programming or production (academic or internship)

• Fundamental understanding of ESPN services and offerings

• Sports knowledge both professional and collegiate

• Business experience in a professional office environment

• Strong written and verbal skills with the ability to communicate clearly and effectively

• Detail oriented self-starter with outstanding interpersonal skills

Preferred Qualifications & Skills

• Appreciation for pop culture, trends and new technologies

• Able to handle multiple projects simultaneously

• Fundamental knowledge of contract administration processes

• Basic understanding of other media, e.g., radio, online, print, etc.

Education

• Junior or Senior year preferred

• Major or previous coursework in Communications, 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

• The approximate dates of this internship are January through May 2026

• This internship is a remote position and requires a working, reliable internet connection as well as a quiet, dedicated workspace

• Fully available from Monday through Friday for the duration of the internship, 40 hours each week. There may be some flexibility based on candidate’s academic schedule

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