Research Placement - ESPN

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ESPN Research Internship

How great would it be to get your foot in the door with a global brand like Disney?

Every year we offer 12 month internships to the brightest individuals who can really add something to this magical business. The programme offers the opportunity to gain first hand work experience within your chosen degree.

If your passion is for sport you’ll know that ESPN is the leading sports network in the world, with premier performances and out-of-this-world technology.

Your role

We are looking for a dynamic and creative Intern to work in the exciting and fast-paced digital world, helping to drive ESPN’s various Website and Mobile App entities (such as ESPN.co.uk, ESPNFC, ESPNCricinfo and ESPN.com). You’ll assist in identifying and analysing trends, behaviour and attitudes of consumers in the Sports Entertainment industry. You’ll utilise industry recognised digital measurement tools, such as Adobe Analytics, comScore Media Metrix and TGI, to analyse ESPN audiences and their behaviour on our platforms. Other key responsibilities include conducting desk research to analyse our key competitors to provide further context to ESPN’s online performance and strategy and coordinating and assisting in the production of regular reports to be delivered throughout the company. As well as additionally supporting with ad hoc projects and analysis and general office admin

About you

• MUST be an undergraduate returning to full time education
• MUST have the right to work in the UK
• Good PowerPoint/Excel skills and a keen appetite for the internet, new technology, social media and Sports & Entertainment in general
• Great attention to detail and specifically the ability to write coherently and accurately under pressure
• Good at prioritising and natural ability to tackle various admin duties

What we offer

• The opportunity to develop your skills and experience and help build the foundations of your future career
• The chance to work in a fantastic team environment with access to various Learning and Development courses
• Annual salary of £16k, including 25 days paid holiday plus fabulous discounts for a range of affiliated Disney Products and Destinations.
• Season ticket loan
• A great community for interns - interaction with other interns to arrange housing and attend social events.
• Fantastic opportunities to work on charity projects - to take part in our Disney VoluntEar scheme; volunteering in a range of charitable activities, within the community and supporting our main charity, Great Ormond Street.
• Companywide learning opportunities - eg. Networking breakfasts, ‘Networking with’ sessions, VP meets and greets.
• Family and Friends Screenings – opportunities to see latest Disney films.

We will give you the opportunity to gain experience working for the world’s most leading entertainment company! There is no better place to show what you’re made of – apply now!

What next?

Please click through to the following link to attach an up to date CV and covering letter; Please ensure you include the following in your covering letter:

1. Why have you chosen Disney as the organisation to complete your internship?
2. Why have you chosen this preferred placement area (i.e. Research etc.)?
3. Why should Disney choose you to join them for the next 12 months?

Remember to check through your CV and covering letter thoroughly before sending. We can only accept complete applications and first impressions definitely count!

How to apply

For more information and to apply, please click the apply button below.

Please note, due to the volume of applicants, we will not consider applicants who are not returning to full time education in September 2016.

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