Job Posting Title:

ESPN Graphics Operator Intern, Summer 2026

Req ID:

10143322

Job Description:

About the Role & Program

The Motion Graphics Design team is responsible for conceptualizing ideas and bringing design and animation needs to life. On any given day, we mix our passion for design and sports to create groundbreaking visual content across ESPN. We are seeking an intern who will assist with all graphic production required in the daily creation of on-air graphics for multiple productions and provides support on long-term projects.

The dates of this internship are June 1st through August 7, 2026.

What You Will Do

• Create and deliver graphics for studio shows and remote events under the guidance of senior designers and production teams

• Support the development of templated team logos and athlete imagery for use across ESPN playout systems, ensuring consistency and accuracy

• Collaborate with Art Directors and full-time staff on longer-term creative assignments and daily production needs

• Work both independently and as part of a team, managing assigned tasks and deadlines in a fast-paced environment

• Exhibit strong attention to detail, ensuring accuracy in spelling, grammar, and visual execution

Required Qualifications & Skills

• Hands-on proficiency in Adobe Photoshop and Adobe Illustrator, demonstrated through academic or project-based work

• Online portfolio or demo reel showcasing creativity, design fundamentals, and strong typography/layout skills

• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively, receive feedback, and apply direction

Preferred Qualifications & Skills

• Experience with After Effects

• Passion for sports and a desire to create visually appealing imagery to enhance ESPN programming

Education

• Junior or Senior year preferred

• Major or previous coursework in Journalism, Sports Media, Communications 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

• Subsidized housing in the Bristol, CT area will be available for those who are eligible

• Able to provide/have reliable transportation to/from work

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 Creative Studio

Job Posting Primary Business:

Edit, Animation, Graphics Innovation Playout & Creative Prod

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:

2026-03-12