• ESPN Digital Media Intern, Charlotte, Fall

    ESPN, Inc. (Charlotte, NC)


    About the Role & Program

    A department within the ESPN Programming Division and in partnership with the Southeastern Conference, SEC Network Digital priorities include driving engagement to SEC Network live events, fulfilling all digital needs for the Conference, and providing comprehensive event and studio content through on-demand video and live statistics. The SEC Network Digital Department is responsible for publishing and managing content on the official digital platforms for SEC Network and the Southeastern Conference. The department serves as the central digital source for SEC fans of all sports.

     

    We are looking for an intern with excellent organizational and time management skills, with the ability to manage workload in a fast-paced environment. The intern will have familiarity with most major internet search engines and fluency in electronic newsgathering techniques with a basic understanding of video and photo editing techniques. The program dates for this role in the **Charlotte, NC** area are **August through December 2025** .

    What You Will Do

    + Edit daily video content from SEC Network studio shows and live SEC events

    + Publish editorial content through ESPN CMS tools

    + Document standard operating procedures

    + Edit and publish content using proprietary tools on the SEC digital platforms

    + Additional publishing duties as needed

    Required Qualifications and Skills

    + Strong English grammar and AP Style knowledge

    + Basic news journalism experience and news judgment; understands assigned sport(s) from a journalistic point of view. Exhibit a solid understanding and appreciation of news, story play and trending topics

    + Understanding of social media content; able to recognize and react to social media trends or content within events that have social media potential

    + Ability to prioritize multiple news stories based on potential user engagement

    + Basic understanding of HTML and related web authoring tools and software

    + Demonstrated ability to write and think about several different sports

    Preferred Qualifications & Skills

    + Experience in sports media, preferably in television production, print journalism, digital media or involvement with collegiate TV station

    + Historical knowledge of US sports

    + Familiarity with processes and procedures of a television production department

    + Familiarity with server-based media and/or non-linear editing equipment

    + Experience with editing, screening, logging and/or archiving video

    + Familiarity with the sports media landscape, including knowledge of business trends and technologies

    Education:

    + Senior year preferred

    + Major or previous course work in Communications, Broadcasting, Journalism or related majors 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.

     

    **Job ID:** 10122349

    **Location:** Charlotte,North Carolina

    **Job Posting Company:** ESPN

     

    ESPN Productions, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or protected veteran status.