Job Posting Title:
ESPN Production Intern, Charlotte, Fall 2026
Req ID:
10150325
Job Description:
About the Role & Program
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 approximate dates of this internship are August through December 2026.
We are looking for interns to join one of two unique assignments in the Charlotte, NC office:
Production Team: Produces content for ESPN’s family of networks which includes live events and studio shows on the SEC Network. Interns will collaborate with the production team and video editors to produce high-level content, observe departments outside of production and attend event opportunities.
College Sports Feature Team: Produces high-end features and original shows for ESPN’s college networks. Interns will have the opportunity to participate in pitch meetings regarding feature ideas, concepts and processes.
What You Will Do
- Screen, log, transcribe and clip footage for shows or games, organize head shots, element and melt reels
- Create shot sheets and cue sheets for assigned highlights, log and archive video and associated data for future use
- Cut elements, such as video b-roll, highlights, teases, select material for bumps and roll-outs and suggest creative content during production meetings
- Research and compile feature ideas from social media and articles and produce vignettes (short, high-end feature content) for air on college networks
- Collaborate with feature producers on rough cuts and story structure, gathering elements for features or show elements including photos, footage & announcer calls from ESPN Archive
- Observe and assist on field shoots with feature producers, primarily local shoots at schools in driving distance of the Charlotte office
Required Qualifications & Skills
- Experience in sports media, preferably in television production, or involvement with a collegiate TV station
- Advanced knowledge of sports, including current athletes, rules, strategy and events
- Familiarity with server-based media and/or non-linear editing equipment including Final Cut Pro and Quantel
- High level of familiarity with ESPN and SEC Network programming, platforms and studio
Preferred Qualifications
- Historical knowledge of college and professional sports
- Experience with editing, screening, logging and/or archiving video
- Familiarity with sports business trends and technologies
- Demonstrated leadership experience in a previous internship, organization or activity
Education
- Senior year preferred
- Major or previous coursework in Broadcast, Sports Media, Communications, Journalism 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
- 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, N.C. area
- Able to provide/have reliable transportation to/from work
- A limited amount of housing assistance may be provided for those who are eligible
The pay rate for this role in North Carolina 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 Business Operations
Job Posting Primary Business:
Management Operations
Primary Job Posting Category:
Production Intern
Employment Type:
Full time
Primary City, State, Region, Postal Code:
Charlotte, NC, USA
Alternate City, State, Region, Postal Code:
Date Posted:
2026-05-06