ESPN Digital Video Newsroom Intern, Remote, Fall 2026
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 non‑linear 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 fast‑paced production environment Preferred Qualifications & Skills Experience with editing video content across multiple social media channels and platforms Ability to create and optimize mobile‑first content Proficiency working within digital content management systems to organize, publish, and maintain video assets efficiently Education 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.
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 This internship is a remote position and requires a working, reliable internet connection as well as a quiet, dedicated workspace Available to work different shifts including nights and weekends, for the duration of the internship, 40 hours each week 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