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Job Description
About the Company:
ESPN is a globally leading multiplatform sports entertainment brand. Its offerings include eight U.S. television networks, a top-performing sports app, the direct-to-consumer platform ESPN+, prominent social and digital platforms, ESPN Audio, and international endeavors across the globe. ESPN’s mission involves sharing inspirational stories of perseverance and showcasing the transformative power of sports. The company continuously seeks innovative ways to connect with fans across all platforms and methods of content consumption. Its success is attributed to a combination of cutting-edge technology, groundbreaking ideas, and exceptional talent.
About the Role & Job Description:
This internship within ESPN Finance provides opportunities to contribute to various financial projects. The intern will support the team in several key areas:
• Financial Analysis & Business Opportunity Evaluation: This includes assessing new and existing business ventures, researching industry trends and emerging technologies in the digital media landscape, and predicting their impact on ESPN’s financial performance.
• Budgeting, Forecasting & Financial Reporting: The intern will assist with the quarterly close process, budget management and forecasting, financial consolidation, and variance analysis. This involves creating P&L (Profit & Loss) forecasts for revenue and expenses, as well as cash flow forecasting.
• Storytelling through Financial Data: The intern will contribute to the communication of ESPN’s financial health, goals, and opportunities through data-driven narratives.
The role requires collaboration with various departments across the company. The intern will gain hands-on experience in analyzing business opportunities and contributing to critical financial processes.