ESPN Digital Video Social Content Intern, Remote, Fall 2024

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About the Role & Program

Ever wonder what it's like to work for a leading sports entertainment brand? Working at ESPN is unlike anything else! That's because we're always finding new ways to interact with fans - however and wherever they connect with sports. We have the latest technology, innovative ideas and world-class talent on our team, and every day is extraordinary.

The ESPN YouTube Team oversees the daily creation and curation of video content for ESPN-branded social channels. They produce videos, write headlines and evaluate stories and videos for accuracy, fairness and social/viral potential.

What You Will Do

Interns will assist in tracking performance metrics and video analytics on ESPN platforms, enhancing the distribution model on all channels. You must have a commanding knowledge of Search Engine Optimization, be organized, and be able to recognize unique and compelling content that will thrive in mobile/social environments. As an intern, you will develop an awareness of the operations of multiple ESPN units in order to collaborate successfully in identifying and/or developing up-to-the-minute video content optimized for multiple platforms and user needs. Interns will report to the Sr. Director, Digital Video, Social Content contributing to the team by:

• Participating with teams internally and externally in the creation and distribution of content that best activates new audiences

• Comfortable navigating Digital Social Platforms and apply that expertise to expand reach, engagement, and distribution of content

• Analyzing usage and performance metrics that can lead to content enhancements and improvements

• Maintaining proficiency and knowledge in latest trends and best practices for video distribution on YouTube channels and ESPN Platforms

• Producing, creating and editing videos. This will include headline writing, tagging and managing an overall style and voice, and working with subject matter experts for specific content types

Required Qualifications & Skills

• 1-2 years working in a media environment, creating and managing content and publishing to live streams

• Strong base of current sports knowledge, including teams, players and storylines and appreciation of news and story play

• Excellent headline writing skills and an understanding of optimal tactics for content distribution

• Ability to create and tell stories in a fast-paced, highly competitive environment and juggle multiple varied tasks during a typical work day

• Strong verbal and written communication skills

• Available to work evening and weekend shifts

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working with a …