ESPN Content Sales

Are you an undergraduate looking for a rewarding and exciting placement year with ESPN?

As an ESPN Content Sales Intern, you will be supporting the ESPN media distribution team with the sales of live sports and the ESPN programming catalogue, including their 30for30 documentaries to broadcasters across EMEA (Europe, Middle East & Africa).

The day-to-day will involve collaborating closely with contractors and commercial clients to ensure that key materials are being delivered on time and that deadlines are being met. You will assist on the creation of internal and external pitch and presentation documents and take full responsibility for coordinating the monthly bill run with the finance team. You will also develop a strong understanding on how to work across sports broadcasting rights contracts, and occasionally, you will be asked to conduct research on certain sport properties and license deals.

This internship is integral to the efficient operation of the team and requires a strong communicator with good organisational skills. The role is a great opportunity to work in the sports media business with first-hand experience of working at a leading worldwide media company.

This is an office-based internship. 4 days working in the Hammersmith, London office with 1 day working from home (Monday or Friday).

Eligibility

• Must be a second-year undergraduate student on an industrial placement year course returning to study in Autumn 2027

• Must have the right to work in the UK already in place

• Available to start working full time from June 2026 for 12 months

About you

• A strong curiosity in media and/or business

• A passion for sports and sports media

• Attention to detail and the ability to work well under pressure

• Ability to connect with people at all levels in a professional and mature manner

• Ability to prioritise tasks, meet deadlines and undertake various administrative duties

• Strong MS Office skills

The Perks

• Develop your workplace skills and experience to help build the foundations of your future career

• Constructive on-the-job training as well as companywide learning and development initiatives

• Learn how decisions and actions are made within a global business environment

• Tackle real responsibility and become an essential part of an encouraging team

• Have the support and network of a large community of interns

• Access to join and support our Employee Resource Groups ranging from WOMEN @ Disney, Disney DIVERSITY, Disney PRIDE, our disability & neurodiversity focused group - ENABLED, and our Mental Health & Wellbeing Group – TRUST

• Annual salary of £28,000 with 25 days’ holiday (plus bank holidays)

• Discounts & Perks: You are entitled to discounts on designated Disney products, resort food & beverage and ticketing

• Access to free support services including Unmind, the mental wellbeing app

• Opportunity to select eye care and flu vouchers

Interested?

Before applying we would strongly encourage you to read our hints and tips here: https://disneycasting.net/kenexa/profintern/ESPN_Internships_ApplicationTips.pdf so you can set yourself up for success and learn about the recruitment process.

You will need to apply with your CV and cover letter via the link on this page. Please note, applications without a cover letter will not be considered.

For your cover letter we will be looking for approximately 400 words and looking to understand the following areas:

• Why have you chosen ESPN?

• Why have you chosen this internship?

• Why should ESPN consider you for this internship?

This deadline for applications is Midnight 27th October 2025, however we encourage early applications.

Please only apply for one Internship across The Walt Disney Company. By applying for this opportunity, you may be considered for other roles that align with your interests and skillset.

Once we have received your application, we will be in contact within 14 days to let you know more about the blended online assessment.

The Walt Disney Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We strive to be a diverse workforce that is representative of our audiences, and where all can thrive and belong. Disney is committed to forming a team that includes and respects a variety of voices, identities, backgrounds, experiences and perspectives.

We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided the necessary accommodations to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive all benefits of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.