ESPN NEXT Careers

Hiring Overview

ESPN NEXT hires full-time Production Assistants through structured cohort hiring cycles throughout the year. Seasonal roles and internship opportunities are also offered throughout the year to support peak production periods. The timelines below provide a general overview of when each hiring process typically occurs.

JANUARY PA

Job Posting: Mid-October
Interviews Conducted: November
Offers Made: Early December
Start Date: Mid-January

JULY PA

Job Posting: Mid-March
Interviews Conducted: April
Offers Made: Mid-May
Start Date: Mid-July

SEASONAL PA

Job Posting: Mid-May
Interviews Conducted: June
Offers Made: Early July
Start Date: Early/Mid-August

FALL INTERNSHIP

Job Posting: Mid-June
Interviews Conducted: Mid-July
Offers Made: Mid-August
Start Date: Early September

SPRING INTERNSHIP

Job Posting: Late September
Interviews Conducted: Late October
Offers Made: Late November
Start Date: Mid-January

SUMMER INTERNSHIP

Job Posting: January/Early February
Interviews Conducted: Mid-March
Offers Made: Mid/End April
Start Date: Early June

Roles & Leadership Opportunities

Production Assistant (PA)

Full-Time Role

Production Assistants are the entry point to ESPN NEXT, gaining hands-on experience supporting content production across studio shows, live events, digital, and social platforms.

Content Associate (CA)

Full-Time Role

Content Associates are Production Assistants who have earned a promotion within ESPN NEXT, taking on greater responsibility and expanded expectations across their production assignments.

Peer Mentor

Leadership Opportunity

Content Associates may serve as Peer Mentors, supporting new-hire Production Assistants while building leadership feedback skills.

NEXT Trainer

Leadership Opportunity

Experienced participants may serve as NEXT Trainers, helping lead onboarding and basic training sessions for incoming cohorts.

NEXT Accelerator

Leadership Opportunity

High-Performing participants may apply to the NEXT Accelerator, a selective leadership development program focused on mentorship, coaching, and strategic project experience.