About the role#
This internship offers a chance to work with the production teams at ESPN in Charlotte, North Carolina. You will join one of two assignments focused on live events, studio shows for the SEC Network, or high-end features for college networks. The program runs from January through May 2027.
What you'll do#
- Collaborate with production teams and video editors to create content for live events and studio shows.
- Participate in pitch meetings to discuss feature ideas, concepts, and production processes.
- Screen, log, transcribe, and clip footage for shows or games.
- Organize head shots, element reels, and melt reels.
- Create shot sheets and cue sheets for highlights.
- Log and archive video and data for future use.
- Cut elements including b-roll, highlights, and teases.
- Research and compile feature ideas from social media and articles.
- Produce vignettes for air on college networks.
- Work with feature producers on rough cuts and story structure.
- Gather photos, footage, and announcer calls from the ESPN Archive.
- Observe and assist on field shoots with feature producers.
What you'll need#
- Experience in sports media, such as television production or work with a collegiate TV station.
- Advanced knowledge of sports, including rules, strategy, athletes, and events.
- Familiarity with server-based media or non-linear editing software like Final Cut Pro and Quantel.
- High level of familiarity with ESPN and SEC Network programming.
- Enrollment in an accredited college or university, taking at least one class at the time of application, or participation in a current Disney internship program.
- At least 18 years of age.
- Unrestricted work authorization.
- Historical knowledge of college and professional sports is preferred.
- Experience with editing, screening, or archiving video is preferred.
- Familiarity with sports business trends and technologies is preferred.
- Demonstrated leadership experience in previous roles or activities.
Location & details#
- This role is based in Charlotte, North Carolina.
- The position is full-time, requiring 40 hours per week.
- You must be available to work days, nights, and weekends.
- You are responsible for your own housing and transportation in the Charlotte area.
About The Walt Disney Company
The Walt Disney Company operates as a diversified international media and entertainment enterprise. Its business segments include Disney Entertainment, ESPN, and Disney Experiences. The company produces movies, television programs, and consumer products while managing theme parks and resorts. It maintains headquarters in Burbank, California, and employs over 193,000 people.
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