Job title: ESPN Editorial Intern, Remote, Spring 2025
Company: The Walt Disney Company
Job description: Job Posting Title: ESPN Editorial Intern, Remote, Spring 2025Req ID: 10103941Job Description:About the Role & InternshipEver 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.ESPN’s Digital Editorial team creates, assigns and edits written content for our desktop and mobile platforms. We strive to serve our diverse audience with compelling, high-quality news reporting, analysis and storytelling that sports fans won’t see anywhere else. If selected for this role, you will report to a Senior Editor. The approximate dates of this internship are January through May.What You Will DoAs an Intern, you will be responsible for creating and editing content, with a primary focus on stories slated for the ESPN and Fantasy apps. You will have exposure to other divisions of ESPN through job shadowing, offering an opportunity to assess the inner workings of the company with an eye on potential career paths. Responsibilities include:Editing and polishing staff-generated and freelance articles, checking for accuracy, proper grammar, style and appropriatenessDeveloping a solid understanding and appreciation of news and trending topics by leveraging story play on ESPN.com and the ESPN appCurating compelling content across digital platforms and compiling content aimed at serving specific fan basesRequired Qualifications & SkillsFundamental editorial judgment and an ability to balance prioritiesGeneral knowledge of fantasy sports and/or sports bettingAbility to work in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environmentStrong verbal and written communication skillsAbility to work independently and balance priorities in a remote environmentPreferred QualificationsExperience at a student newspaper, magazine or television stationPrevious internship experience in a professional environmentExperience as both a writer and editorEducationBe enrolled in an accredited college/university taking at least one class in the semester/quarter (spring/fall) prior to participation in the internship program OR must have graduated from a college/university within 6 months at time of application posting OR currently participating in a Disney College Program or Disney Professional InternshipMajor or previous coursework in Journalism, Communications, Media or related majorsEligibility Requirements & Program InformationCandidates for this opportunity MUST meet all of the below requirements:Be at least 21 years of ageHave not completed one year of continual employment on a Disney internship or programPossess unrestricted work authorizationAdditional InformationThe approximate dates of this internship are January through May 2025This internship is a remote position and requires a working, reliable internet connection as well as a quiet, dedicated workspaceFully available from Monday through Friday for the duration of the internship, 40 hours each week. There may be some flexibility based on candidate’s academic schedule.#ESPNThe pay rate for this remote role is $22 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: Talent OfficeJob Posting Primary Business: TalentPrimary Job Posting Category: Production InternEmployment Type: Full timePrimary City, State, Region, Postal Code: Remote Worker Location, USAAlternate City, State, Region, Postal Code:Date Posted: 2024-10-18
Expected salary: $22 per hour
Location: USA
Job date: Sun, 20 Oct 2024 06:12:36 GMT
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