Fall Remote Intern - Creative Studio & Visual Storytelling

Job Description

About the Role & Program

Ever wonder what it's like to work for a leading sports entertainment brand?

The ESPN Creative Studio team elevates content for both fans and advertisers by leveraging ESPN's internal storytelling excellence from concept and design to production and edit. We are seeking an intern who will assist in custom content creation across digital and streaming platforms. The candidate will bring extensive knowledge of sports, social trends, pop culture, will have an unquenchable thirst for learning and be able to thrive in a team environment. If selected for this role, the intern will report to the Associate Art Director.

What You Will Do
• Ideate/brainstorm with Creative Studio's Visual Storytelling team to produce custom content solutions for our streaming platforms
• Work with Visual Storytelling leadership to understand the strategy behind how our art travels across platforms
• Design and execute custom graphics and key art for streaming
• Research new trends and applications of streaming to enhance ESPN's artwork strategy

Required Qualifications & Skills
• Fundamental creative skills in typography, composition, and graphic design
• Sound knowledge of the sports landscape and appreciation for and understanding of Internet pop culture
• Demonstrated communication and organization skills
• Enthusiasm for growing streaming presence with innovation and customization

Preferred Qualifications
• Proficiency using photo editing software (e.g. Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign). Figma knowledge is a bonus.
• Examples of creative design work produced (professional or personal). This can be a full portfolio, website or individual samples.

Education
• Majoring in graphic design, multimedia/visual arts, communications or closely related field.

Eligibility Requirements & Program Information

Candidates for this opportunity MUST meet all of the below 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. Interns will work 40 hours per week throughout the internship. Some flexibility may be provided due to class schedule.

Work Environment: This position is remote and can be located throughout the United States utilizing a dedicated home office that includes reliable internet and phone service.

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About ESPN:

About The Walt Disney Company:

The Walt Disney Company, together with its subsidiaries and affiliates, is a leading diversified international family entertainment and media enterprise that includes three core business segments: Disney Entertainment, ESPN, and Disney Experiences. From humble beginnings as a cartoon studio in the 1920s to its preeminent name in the entertainment industry today, Disney proudly continues its legacy of creating world-class stories and experiences for every member of the family. Disney's stories, characters and experiences reach consumers and guests from every corner of the globe. With operations in more than 40 countries, our employees and cast members work together to create entertainment experiences that are both universally and locally cherished.

This position is with ESPN Productions, Inc, which is part of a business we call ESPN.

ESPN Productions, Inc is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, ancestry, age, marital status, military or veteran status, medical condition, genetic information or disability, or any other basis prohibited by federal, state or local law. Disney champions a business environment where ideas and decisions from all people help us grow, innovate, create the best stories and be relevant in a constantly evolving world.

Jobcode: Reference SBJ-gp22e9-18-222-115-63-42 in your application.