ESPN Production Intern, Charlotte, Fall

Job Posting Title:ESPN Production Intern, Charlotte, Fall 2025

Req ID:10122109

Job Description:

About the Role & Program

Ever wonder what it's like to work for a leading sports entertainment brand? 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 Charlotte Production team produces content for ESPN’s family of networks which includes live events and studio shows that fans can watch on SEC Network. The program dates of this internship are August through December 2025.

What You Will Do

As an intern on the team, you will collaborate with production teams and video editors to produce high-level show content, observe departments outside of production and attend event opportunities. You will report to a Producer, contributing to the team by:

Screening, logging, transcribing and clipping footage for shows or games, organizing head shots, element and melt reels

Creating shot sheets and cue sheets for assigned highlights, logging and archiving video and associated data for future use

Cutting elements, such as video b-roll, highlights, teases, selecting material for bumps and roll-outs and suggesting creative content during production meetings

Screening video on servers and conducting research in the media asset management system to obtain material for the preparation of production elements

Providing timely, accurate and complete delivery of multimedia elements and publishing to various platforms

Performing crew functions as needed during productions

Required Qualifications & Skills

Experience in sports media, preferably in television production, or involvement with collegiate TV station

Elite knowledge of sports, including current athletes, rules, strategy and events

Familiarity with server-based media and/or non-linear editing equipment including but not limited to Final Cut Pro and Quantel

High level of familiarity with ESPN and SEC Network programming, platforms and studio

Preferred Qualifications

Historical knowledge of US 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 professional role, 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

The approximate dates of this internship are August through December 2025

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, NC area

A limited amount of housing assistance may be provided for those who are eligible

Able to provide/have reliable transportation to/from work

#ESPNMEDIAThe pay rate for this role in North Carolina is $22.00 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:

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:2025-05-15

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