Are you an aspiring sports journalist looking for experience at an industry-leading company? This is your chance to join ESPN for an exciting and rewarding 12-month internship.
ESPN – the world’s biggest sports publisher and broadcaster – is offering a 12-month internship for undergraduates, based at its London HQ in Hammersmith, starting in summer 2027.
You will spend time in all the key departments in the London office, including news, features, video, live, programming and social.
As an ESPN Editorial Intern, you will be fully integrated into the day-to-day activities of our editorial team. You will use your wide understanding of the sports world to provide valuable support to our teams on several of our sites, including ESPN UK and ESPN FC.
You will be involved in writing news stories, sourcing material, conducting interviews, uploading content, photo management, research, site traffic reporting, maintenance of blogs and general admin tasks. This internship will develop your communication and writing skills, along with your sports industry knowledge.
You’ll join a team grounded in our Disney values; acting with Integrity, welcoming everyone through Inclusion, embracing boundless Creativity, working together through Collaboration and caring deeply for our Community. These values shape how we work and how we support one another every day.
This is an office-based internship. Four days working in the Hammersmith, London office with one day working from home. Interns will have multiple evening and weekend shifts to cover live events and engage with our audience during peak sports hours.
Eligibility
- Must be a second-year undergraduate student on a placement year course returning to study in Autumn 2028
- Must have the right to work in the UK already in place
- Available to start working full time from June 2027
- Interested in the area you are applying for, whether this is through your studies, experiences, extracurricular activities or a general interest
About you
- Strong passion for sports, especially those relevant to ESPN’s audience such as football and Formula 1
- Passion for journalism and sports news
- Excellent writing, editing and communication skills
- 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 MOSAIC, 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)
- Contractually enrolled into Disney’s workplace pension scheme
- 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: 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 20th October 2026.
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.