ESPN College Sports Feature Team Production Intern, Charlotte, Fall 2025

About the Role & Program

Ever wonder what it’s like to work for a leading sports entertainment brand? Working at ESPN is unlike anything else! That’s because we’re always finding new ways to interact with fans – however and wherever they connect with sports. We have the latest technology, innovative ideas and world-class talent on our team, and every day is extraordinary!

The Production Department produces content for ESPN’s family of networks that fans can watch on television, their computer, tablet or smart phone. The College Sports Feature Team produces high-end features and original shows for ESPN’s college networks. The program dates of this internship are August through December 2025.

What You Will Do

• Research and compile feature ideas from social media, articles, etc, and participate in pitch meetings with internal Production team about feature ideas, concepts and processes
• Collaborate with feature producers on rough cuts and story structure; gather elements for features including footage from ESPN Archive, photos, and announcer calls from ESPN archive
• Observe and assist on field shoots with feature producers, especially local shoots at schools in driving distance of Charlotte
• Produce vignettes (short, high-end feature content) for air on the college nets
• Observe departments outside of Production and attend various event opportunities relative to understanding the overall company

Required Qualifications & Skills

• Experience in sports media, preferably in television production, or involvement with collegiate TV station
• Elite knowledge of sports, including current athletes, rules and events
• Familiarity with server-based media and/or non-linear editing equipment including but not limited to Final Cut Pro and Quantel
• High level of familiarity with ESPN programming, platforms, studio shows and original programs (Documentaries, All Access, Films, etc.)

Preferred Qualifications & Skills

• Historical knowledge of US sports
• Experience with editing, screening, logging and/or archiving video
• Familiarity with sports media landscape, including knowledge of business trends and technologies
• Demonstrated leadership experience in a professional role, organization, or activity

Education

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

• The approximate dates of this internship are August through December 2025
• Able to work days, nights and weekends for the duration of the internship, 40 hours each week
• Able to provide own housing for the duration internship program in the Charlotte, NC area.
• A limited amount of housing assistance may be provided for those who are eligible
• Able to provide/have reliable transportation to/from work

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The pay rate for this role in North Carolina is $22.00 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 ESPN:

Working at ESPN is unlike anything else. That’s because we’re always finding new ways to interact with fans – however and wherever they connect with sports. Every day we’re doing things that no one has done, all in a dynamic culture where we defy odds and continuously outdo ourselves. When you have the latest technology, game-changing ideas and world-class talent on your team, every day is extraordinary.

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 ESPN Productions, Inc , which is part of a business we call ESPN .

ESPN Productions, Inc 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.

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