Posted:
12/1/2025, 3:18:20 AM
Location(s):
New York, New York, United States ⋅ New York, United States
Experience Level(s):
Internship
Field(s):
Business & Strategy
Job Posting Title:
ESPN Strategy Intern, New York City, Summer 2026Req ID:
10134505Job Description:
About the Role & Program
The ESPN Corporate Strategy team is responsible for formulating, analyzing, and defining long-term strategy for ESPN by identifying growth opportunities and efficiencies within existing lines of business. The team touches projects that span all facets of ESPN, including finance, business development, affiliate sales & marketing, programming, content, research, and marketing, among others.
The internship applies ingenuity, creativity, and analytical skills in analyzing opportunities across a wide variety of departments at ESPN. The program dates are June 8, 2026 through August 14, 2026 based in New York City.
What You Will Do
Assist in evolving the long-term strategic planning process for ESPN, including building financial models and creating synthesized presentations for executive management
Work in close partnership with internal stakeholders to form hypotheses, plan out analyses, gather data, and deliver well-supported recommendations in a timely manner
Monitor industry trends and interpret potential implications for the business
Collaborate effectively with executives and other team members throughout ESPN, in addition to other groups within The Walt Disney Company
Required Qualifications & Skills
Proficient in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint, with a proven ability to craft clear, compelling, and visually engaging presentations
Strong communication skills (both written and verbal) with effective collaboration skills across diverse teams and independent work
High attention to detail with the ability to manage multiple time-sensitive projects simultaneously
Critical thinking and a willingness to embrace and adapt to fast-paced work environments
Preferred Qualifications & Skills
Strong analytical and financial skill set gained through relevant work experience and course work
Familiarity and affinity for the media, entertainment, and sports media landscape, including knowledge of business trends and technologies in digital media
Education
Junior or Senior year preferred
Major or previous coursework in Business Administration, Finance 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 Monday through Friday for the duration of the internship, 40 hours each week
Able to provide own housing for the duration of the internship program in the New York City area
Able to provide/have reliable transportation to/from work
Job Posting Segment:
ESPN Strategy & ResearchJob Posting Primary Business:
ESPN StrategyPrimary Job Posting Category:
Production InternEmployment Type:
Full timePrimary City, State, Region, Postal Code:
New York, NY, USAAlternate City, State, Region, Postal Code:
Date Posted:
2025-12-01Website: https://jobs.disneycareers.com/
Headquarter Location: Burbank, California, United States
Employee Count: 10001+
Year Founded: 1923
IPO Status: Private