ESPN Social Media Internship at USA at Walt Disney
Applicant criteria
- 18 - 71
- 1-2
- Both
Opportunity criteria
- Freelance
Opportunity description
Walt Disney offers an ESPN Social Media Internship at USA at Walt Disney. Working in social media at ESPN is unlike anything else as each day you’ll be challenged to blend creativity, sports knowledge, and journalistic instincts to produce industry-leading content seen by millions of sports fans.
Duties & responsibilities
You will be responsible for:
- Works with team to discover trending/viral content (often user-generated) and clear for posting.
- Works with social media colleagues to understand the strategy behind posting on ESPN social platforms.
- Learns how to apply news judgement and journalistic standards to the most important sports stories of the day.
- Creates Photoshop images for posting across various social media platforms.
- Clips and edits short video moments for posting across various social media platforms.
- Assists with compiling social analytics recaps and reports.
- Researches new trends and applications of social media to enhance ESPN’s channels.
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Eligibility criteria
You must have:
- Elite knowledge of social media, including a mastery of trends and verbiage on Instagram, Facebook, TikTok and Twitter.
- Strong writing and copy editing skills in addition to creative thinking and solid news judgment.
- Elite knowledge of all sports including current athletes, rules and events.
- Familiarity with ESPN shows, talent, and digital products.
- Experience with at least one of the following: video editing software (Premiere Pro, Final Cut, Avid or AfterEffects) or photo editing software (Photoshop)
It's preferred to have:
- Historical knowledge of sports.
- Experience with both video editing software (Premiere Pro, Final Cut, Avid or AfterEffects) and photo editing software (Photoshop).
- Familiarity with the sports media landscape, including knowledge of business trends and technologies.
- Demonstrated leadership experience in a professional role, organization or activity.
Additional Information:
- 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 approximate dates are June 6th through August 12, 2022. Interns will work 40 hours per week throughout the internship and must provide full availability throughout the internship.
- Work Environment: This internship may be on site in Bristol, CT or remote.
About Walt Disney Company:
The Walt Disney Company, together with its subsidiaries and affiliates, is a leading diversified international family entertainment and media enterprise with the following business segments: media networks, parks and resorts, studio entertainment, consumer products and interactive media. With operations in more than 40 countries, Disney employees and cast members work together to create entertainment experiences that are both universally and locally cherished.
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