ESPN Finance Intern, Summer 2025

Job ID 10104217 Location Bristol, Connecticut, United States Business ESPN Date posted Nov. 15, 2024

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Job Summary:

ESPN, a globally leading multiplatform sports entertainment brand, features eight U.S. television networks, the leading sports app, direct-to-consumer ESPN+, leading social and digital platforms, ESPN Audio, endeavors on every continent around the world, and more.

Every day at ESPN, we share stories of inspiration and perseverance with the world. We see firsthand how sports can transform lives. By working at ESPN, you can be part of this outstanding experience. We are always finding new ways to relate to fans - however, and wherever they are consuming sports content. When you have the latest technology, groundbreaking ideas, and outstanding talent on your team, every day is extraordinary.

About the Role & Program

ESPN Finance supports ESPN's operational teams by providing accurate and timely financial analysis of the company's present and future business opportunities through the development of annual operating plans, forecasts, and five-year strategic plans. As part of a storytelling company, we also tell a story; about our financial health, our goals, and our opportunities, and we would love your help in telling those stories!

What You Will Do

You will work on projects in the various areas of Finance. These projects will likely involve evaluating new or existing business opportunities, researching industry/external trends, and evaluating their potential impact on ESPN. You will also partner with various departments to support the quarterly close process and manage budgets/forecasts, financial consolidation, and variance analysis. This will include P&L forecasting of revenue and expenses and cash flow forecasting.

Required Qualifications & Skills

Relevant skills gained through coursework and/or relevant work or internship experience.
Familiarity with the sports media landscape, including knowledge of business trends and technologies in digital media.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office tools.
Passion for sports!

Preferred Qualifications

Experience with data analytics/business intelligence tools, and enterprise-based accounting/financial planning software.

Required Education

Current Junior, Rising Senior pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Business, or equivalent.
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 Internship.

Eligibility Requirements & Program Information

Candidates for this opportunity MUST meet all of the below requirements:

Be at least 18 years of age.
Have not completed one year of continual employment on a Disney internship or program.
Possess unrestricted work authorization.

Additional Information

Program Dates: Approximately June 2025 through August 2025.
This is an onsite internship based out of ESPN’s Bristol, CT office.
Must provide own housing for the duration internship.
Able to provide/have reliable transportation to/from work.
Fully available from Mon-Fri for the length of the internship for 40 hours each week.

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About ESPN:

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. Every day we’re doing things that no one has done, all in a dynamic culture where we defy odds and continuously outdo ourselves. When you have the latest technology, game-changing ideas and world-class talent on your team, every day is extraordinary.

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, Inc, which is part of a business we call ESPN.

ESPN, 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.

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Explore this Location Bristol, CT

The Heart of Connecticut Bristol, Connecticut is just two hours from Boston and New York and just an hour from the shoreline. From the natural beauty of picturesque hills and fall foliage, to the high tech satellite dishes of ESPN, Bristol’s “City sized” with a small town vibe, offering wonderful memories no matter your pace.