ESPN Research Intern, Summer 2026

The ESPN Research team is part of the Finance, Strategy and Research organization. The team utilizes all facets of media research (Nielsen, Adobe Analytics, Comscore/Shareablee, etc.) and primary research to inform the company about how the sports category, sports fandom, and specific sports content is performing, and how ESPN can drive even greater consumption in the future. As an intern, you will participate in the collection, analysis, and communication of audience data for ESPN's linear, digital, streaming, and social media properties. The focus for this internship will be digital and social sports, both on ESPN.com, ESPN App and ESPN Social platforms. The intern will be charged with providing actionable insights to ESPN's Digital, Social & Streaming Content department, Corporate Strategy, Marketing, and other core constituents. Responsibilities include: Using Comscore/Shareablee software to query data for digital/social properties and programs Aiding in data analysis for ESPN and competitive content across ESPN digital, social, and streaming Working on research projects, including team/player social analysis, social listening, and fan community activities covering ESPN sports properties

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. 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.