ESPN Production Operations Intern, Charlotte, Summer 2026
Company: The Walt Disney Company
Location: Charlotte
Posted on: April 4, 2026
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Job Description:
Job Posting Title: ESPN Production Operations Intern, Charlotte,
Summer 2026 Req ID: 10143247 Job Description: About the Role &
Program ESPN Production Operations is responsible for overseeing
and driving the day-to-day operations, personnel and technical
management of SEC Network studio productions and REMI events in
Charlotte, NC. Production Operations ensures that personnel are
crewed for Studio and REMI events in each area of PCR, Studio,
Media, Audio and Central Record. We work closely with Production,
Engineering, and Studio Directing to ensure proper needs for each
show and help coordinate any technical requests. The dates of this
internship are June 1st through August 7, 2026. What You Will Do
Throughout the internship, you will be able to observe various
technical duties as it relates to SEC Network and REMI events. This
individual is expected to acquire basic knowledge of each technical
position and how these positions equally contribute to a
production. Responsibilities include: Operating and supporting a
variety of studio equipment, including cameras and media playout
systems, under supervision Assisting with special summer projects
and production initiatives as assigned Attending technical and
managerial meetings to gain exposure to studio operations,
workflows, and best practices Developing a working knowledge of
technical equipment and production systems used in live and
live-to-tape environments Communicating technical issues clearly
and effectively, escalating concerns to appropriate team members
Required Qualifications & Skills Exposure to broadcast technical
equipment, with the ability to learn and support studio systems
under supervision Strong interpersonal and communication skills,
including clear, professional voice and email communication
Proficiency in Windows-based PC applications, with the ability to
quickly learn internal tools and systems Flexible availability,
including the ability to work evenings, weekends, and varied
production schedules as needed Preferred Qualifications Campus or
previous internship experience working in Technical Operations
Education Junior or Senior year preferred Major or previous
coursework in Journalism, Sports Media, Communications or related
major preferred Eligibility Requirements & Program Information
Candidates for this opportunity MUST meet all of the below
requirements: Be enrolled in an accredited college/university
pursuing a degree taking at least one class at time of application
OR currently participating in a Disney College Program or Disney
Internship Current Disney Interns, College, International, or
Culinary Program Participants: You may only work for ONE
consecutive year (12 months) in any combination of an internship
and/or program Be at least 18 years of age Possess unrestricted
work authorization Additional Information Able to have a
consistent, reliable work schedule throughout the internship Fully
available to work different shifts for the duration of the
internship, 40 hours each week Able to provide own housing for the
duration internship program Able to provide/have reliable
transportation to/from work A limited amount of housing assistance
will be provided for those who are eligible The pay rate for this
role in North Carolina is $22.50 per hour. Select benefits may be
provided as part of the compensation package, such as medical,
financial, and/or other benefits, dependent on the level and
position offered. To learn more about our benefits visit:
https://jobs.disneycareers.com/benefits. Job Posting Segment: ESPN
Content Operations Job Posting Primary Business: Studio Operations
Primary Job Posting Category: Production Intern Employment Type:
Full time Primary City, State, Region, Postal Code: Charlotte, NC,
USA Alternate City, State, Region, Postal Code: Date Posted:
2026-04-02
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