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About ESPN:
ESPN is a leading sports entertainment brand, known for its innovative ways to connect with fans across all platforms. The company boasts cutting-edge technology, creative ideas, and world-class talent, making every day at ESPN an extraordinary experience.
Description: Sports Marketing Intern
This internship offers a unique opportunity to join ESPN’s centralized group of strategic brand & content marketers. You’ll be working alongside a team responsible for driving campaign & media strategy, spending, budgeting, and fan engagement across various brands, events, platforms, and shows. Your role will focus on enhancing promotion for key league partners, including the NFL, NBA, MLB, NHL, CFB, NCAA, F1, WNBA, Tennis, and more.
As a Sports Marketing Intern, you will:
• Support the execution and implementation of various Fall sports marketing strategies and campaigns for NCAA Sports, NWSL, WNBA, and the espnW brand.
• Contribute to the planning of key Winter and Spring sport launches, including College Basketball & NCAA Sports, Athletes Unlimited, and NWSL.
• Observe and support the launch of Athletes Unlimited Pro Softball (AUSL) on broadcast and streaming.
• Shadow and gain exposure to diverse audience expansion strategies and women’s sports like WNBA, Women’s College Basketball, and the espnW brand.
• Support experiential planning efforts for NCAA Sports and the espnW Fall Summit.
• Conduct research of industry trends and support the team with project management, ensuring deadlines are met.
Preferred Currently pursuings:
• An eagerness to think outside of the box and innovate within strategy.
• Fundamental understanding of the ESPN portfolio and the direct-to-consumer product ESPN+.
• Sports knowledge including both a fan and business perspective.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Applications (Outlook, Excel, Word, PowerPoint).
• Strong writing and communication skills.
• Genuine interest in the latest trends, cultural news and content (music, fashion, etc.) and understanding of opportunities within the social media landscape.
• Experience in Sports Marketing with basic knowledge of marketing principles.
• Self-starter with outstanding interpersonal skills, able to handle multiple projects.
• Appreciation for new technologies and unique storytelling.
Eligibility Requirements:
• Be 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 Internship.
• Be at least 18 years of age.
• Possess unrestricted work authorization.
• Have not completed one year of continual employment on a Disney internship or program.
Additional Information:
• Program Dates: The fall season will run September 23rd through December 13th, 2024.
• Work Hours: Interns will work 40 hours per week throughout the internship.
• Work Environment: This internship is based in New York City. Interns will provide their own housing and transportation.
• Pay Rate: The pay rate for this internship based in New York City is $21.70 per hour.
• Benefits: Select benefits may be provided as part of the compensation package, such as medical, financial, and/or other benefits. To learn more about our benefits visit: https://jobs.disneycareers.com/benefits