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.
What You Will Do
As an intern on the team, you will participate in weekly staff meetings, collaborate with feature producers and coordinating producers about feature ideas, concepts and processes. You will report to a Producer, contributing to the team by:
Researching and compiling feature ideas from social media, articles, etc.
Gather elements for features including: Footage (game records, melts, specialty ENG/Film from ESPN or School Video Groups, and other archival records) photos from schools or Getty, announcer calls from games and radio from Media Archive, and Music
Collaborating with feature producers on rough cuts and story structure
Organizing, communicating and distributing completed features, vignettes, etc. for use on other shows, ESPN networks and platforms
Observing and assisting on field shoots with feature producers, especially local shoots at schools in driving distance of Charlotte
Producing vignettes (short, high-end feature content) for air on college networks
Logging All Access footage and sound for All Access shows
Attending various event opportunities relative to understanding the overall company and observing departments outside of Production
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
Historical knowledge of US sports
Experience with editing, screening, logging and/or archiving video
Familiarity with the sports media landscape, including knowledge of business trends and technologies
Demonstrated leadership experience in a professional role, organization or activity
Education
Eligibility Requirements & Program Information
Candidates for this opportunity MUST meet all of the below requirements:
Be enrolled in an accredited college/university taking at least one class in the semester/quarter (spring/fall) prior to participation in the internship program OR must have graduated from a college/university within 6 months at time of application posting OR currently participating in a Disney College Program or Disney Professional 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 program
Additional Information
Program Dates: The program dates areAugust through December 2024. Interns will work 40 hours per week throughout the internship and must be fully available.
Work Environment: This is an onsite internship based in Charlotte, NC. A limited amount of housing assistance may be provided for those who qualify.