ESPN Research Intern, Summer 2026 at The Walt Disney Company

Bristol, Connecticut, United States

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InternshipExperience Level

InternshipJob Type

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Media, SportsIndustries

Requirements

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: May only work for ONE consecutive year (12 months) in any combination of an internship and/or program
At least 18 years of age
Possess unrestricted work authorization
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 Bristol, CT area
Able to provide/have reliable transportation to/from work
Experience using Microsoft Office with a strong emphasis in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint
Comfortable working with data and high attention to detail
Eager to learn new tools and data organization processes
Strong interest in television content and the media landscape

Responsibilities

Using Comscore/Shareablee software to query data for digital/social properties and programs
Aiding in data analysis for ESPN and competitive content across ESPN digital, social, and streaming
Working on research projects, including team/player social analysis, social listening, and fan community activities covering ESPN sports properties
Participate in the collection, analysis, and communication of audience data for ESPN’s linear, digital, streaming, and social media properties (with focus on digital and social sports on ESPN.com, ESPN App, and ESPN Social platforms)
Providing actionable insights to ESPN’s Digital, Social & Streaming Content department, Corporate Strategy, Marketing, and other core constituents

Skills

Key technologies and capabilities for this role

Microsoft ExcelMicrosoft PowerPointComscoreShareableeData AnalysisSocial Listening

Questions & Answers

Common questions about this position

What is the pay rate for this ESPN Research Intern position?

The job description mentions a pay rate but does not specify the exact amount.

Is this internship remote or in-office, and where is it located?

The internship is located at ESPN’s headquarters in Bristol, CT, and requires candidates to provide their own housing and reliable transportation in the area, indicating it is in-office.

What skills are required for the ESPN Research Intern role?

Required skills include experience using Microsoft Office with emphasis on Excel and PowerPoint, comfort working with data, high attention to detail, eagerness to learn new tools, and strong interest in television content and the media landscape.

What are the eligibility requirements for this internship?

Candidates must be enrolled in an accredited college/university pursuing a degree, at least 18 years old, possess unrestricted work authorization, able to work full-time Monday-Friday for the duration, and provide own housing and transportation in Bristol, CT.

What are the dates and schedule for the ESPN Research Intern program?

The internship runs from June 8, 2026 to August 14, 2026, requiring full availability Monday through Friday, 40 hours per week.