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. When you have the latest technology, game-changing ideas and world-class talent on your team, every day is extraordinary.

ESPN Creative Studio elevates content by leveraging our team’s storytelling excellence, from concept and design to production and edit.

ESPN Creative Studio is seeking a reporter/researcher intern who will focus on visual journalism and story development. Whether researching visual story ideas, reporting on data-driven stories or pitching new concepts, this person will get to observe and contribute to everything the Visual Storytelling team produces.

Responsibilities :

A Day in the Life:

• Work with team leadership to understand the strategy behind our storytelling and story development.
• Ideate/brainstorm with the Visual Storytelling team to produce custom content solutions for visual presentations across our digital platforms.
• Gather research efficiently to stress-test visual story ideas in the early stages.
• Report/write as needed, on anything from informative photo captions to more extensive reporting.
• Research new trends and applications of visual storytelling to enhance ESPN’s content strategy.

Basic Qualifications :

• Fundamental writing and research skills
• Sound knowledge of news and trends across the sports landscape
• Solid communication and organization skills
• Facility with the Internet and knowledge of which data sources are reliable and authoritative
• Enthusiasm for visual storytelling and working within a team setting

Preferred Qualifications :

• Proficient with Microsoft Excel
• Understanding of basic dataviz chart styles
• Knowledge of basic libel law
• Understanding of media ethics and journalism standards
• Examples of reporting/research work produced (professional or personal)

Required Education :

Enrolled as a junior, senior or graduate student in an accredited college/university in the semester prior to the internship or graduated within the past 6 months.
Preferred Education :

Majoring in journalism, communications, graphic design, multimedia/visual arts, ideally with specialization in journalism or a closely related field.
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 graduated within the past 6 months OR currently participating in a Disney Professional Internship
• 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 6 – August 12, 2022. Interns will work 40 hours per week and must be fully available throughout the internship.

Work Environment: This internship may be on site in Bristol, CT or remote. If in person, a limited amount of housing assistance will be provided for those who qualify. If remote, the internship will require a working, reliable internet connection as well as a quiet, dedicated work space.