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    4. ESPN Content Sales Internship London 2024
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    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.

    The role

    The role will involve day-to-day liaising with contractors and/or 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.

    The Commercial Team Coordinator 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.

    Working in this remit will provide a fantastic springboard for your future career.

    This role will require you to be onsite 4 days a week.

    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. We are committed to building a team that includes and respects a variety of voices, identities, backgrounds, experiences and perspectives.

    Eligibility

    • Must be a second year undergraduate student on an industrial placement year course returning to study in Autumn 2025
    • Must have the right to work in the UK already in place
    • Available to start working full time in the summer of 2024
    • Interested in the area you are applying for; whether this is through your studies, experiences, extracurricular activities or a general interest

    About you

    • Strong interest in sales and/or business.
    • Attention to detail and the ability to work well under pressure
    • Ability to communicate 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

    In order to be successful we will be looking for potential in the following areas:

    • Builds Relationship & Communicates Effectively
    • Drives Results
    • Thinks Strategically
    • Inspires Creativity & Innovation
    • Exhibits Professional Excellence

    Why should you join us?

    • 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
    • Take on 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 £23,500 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
    • We will give you the opportunity to gain experience working for the world’s leading sports publisher. There is no better place to show what you’re made of – apply now!

    Interested?

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

    1. Why have you chosen ESPN?
    2. Why have you chosen this internship?
    3. Why should ESPN consider you for this internship?

    Please only apply for ONE internship opportunity. If you make multiple applications, you will be considered for the first internship that you apply for.

    The application deadline is Wednesday 1st November however, if we receive a high volume of applications we may close the role before this date, therefore we strongly advise you to apply early.

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

    Good luck!