ESPN Production Internship - Summer 2020

This position has been filled - Job#: 4

Job Summary

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The Production Department produces content for ESPN’s family of networks that fans can watch on television, their computer, tablet or smart phone; examples include SportsCenter, Baseball Tonight and NFL Live.

Responsibilities :

A Day in the Life:

• Screens games, selects shots and creates shot sheets for assigned highlights
• Cuts show elements, such as video b-roll, highlights; selects material for bumps and roll-outs
• May operate studio teleprompter system
• Provides timely, accurate and complete delivery of multimedia elements and publishes to various platforms
• Logs and archives video & sound and associated data for future use
• Researches, writes and disseminates ideas for future content element on ESPN platforms

Basic Qualifications :


What You Bring to the Role:

• Experience in sports media, preferably in television production, or involvement with collegiate TV station
• Solid 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 Avid
• High level of familiarity with ESPN programming, platforms and studio

Preferred Qualifications :

• Historical knowledge of US sports
• Experience with editing, screening, logging and/or archiving video
• Familiarity with sports media landscape, including knowledge of business trends and technologies
• Demonstrated leadership experience in a professional role, organization or activity

Required Education :

• Enrolled as a junior, senior or graduate student in an accredited college/university in the semester prior to the internship

Additional Information :

Internship Eligibility:

• Must be enrolled in a college/university taking at least one class in the semester/quarter (spring/fall) prior to participation in the internship program OR currently participating in a Disney College Program or Disney Professional Internship. May 2020 graduates are still eligible.
• Must be at least 18 years of age
• Must not have completed one year of continual employment on a Disney internship or program
• Must possess unrestricted work authorization

Program Dates: The length of this internship is 10 weeks, and the approximate dates are June 8 - August 14, 2020. Interns will work 40 hours per week and must be fully available throughout the internship including nights, weekends and holidays.

Housing: This internship is located in Bristol, CT. A limited amount of housing assistance may be available for those who qualify.

Transportation: Must provide own transportation to/from work.