ESPN Programming Intern, Women's Sports, Summer 2026
Company: The Walt Disney Company
Location: Bristol
Posted on: April 2, 2026
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Job Description:
Job Posting Title: ESPN Programming Intern, Women's Sports,
Summer 2026 Req ID: 10147286 Job Description: About the Role and
Program The Programming department's Mission is to create, acquire
and schedule premier content to engage fans and maximize audiences
on all platforms. We lead the development of sport strategies
across the company and manage constructive relationships with our
colleagues in other departments and with our league partners and
organizers. This is a 10-week program based in Bristol, CT from
June 1 st – August 7 th What You will Do Provide support to the VP
of Women’s Sports Programming & espnW on initiatives focused on
expanding women’s sports and enhancing the espnW ecosystem Monitor
and manage the progress of multiple projects, ensuring alignment
with overall objectives and timelines Coordinate with internal
stakeholders to maintain key project milestones and ensure timely
completion of deliverables Stay informed on internal business
developments as well as emerging trends within women’s sports and
the broader sports industry to inform programming decisions
Required Qualifications & Skills Demonstrated ability to work
independently and collaboratively, managing multiple projects with
strong attention to detail Exceptional written and interpersonal
communication skills, clearly conveying ideas and information to
diverse stakeholders Highly proficient in Microsoft Outlook, Word,
Excel, and PowerPoint Strong relationship-building skills with both
internal and external partners Creative problem solver with
initiative, sound judgment, and adaptability in a fast-paced
environment Preferred Qualifications & Skills De monstrated passion
for women’s sports, current trends, and ESPN properties Experience
in sports media, programming or related field (academic or
internship) Education Major or previous coursework in Business,
Communications, Sports Media 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
Fully available from Monday through Friday for the duration of the
internship, 40 hours each week. The pay rate for this role in
Connecticut 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
Programming & Acquisitions Job Posting Primary Business: College
Sports Programming & Acquisitions Primary Job Posting Category:
Production Intern Employment Type: Full time Primary City, State,
Region, Postal Code: Bristol, CT, USA Alternate City, State,
Region, Postal Code: Date Posted: 2026-03-31
Keywords: The Walt Disney Company, Worcester , ESPN Programming Intern, Women's Sports, Summer 2026, Customer Service & Call Center , Bristol, Massachusetts
