Posts Tagged ‘ESPN’
Truly undefeated: Sports journalist Bill Rhoden and his work to inspire the next generation
For Bill Rhoden, accomplished sports journalist and author, it all started when he was just eight years old. “I can’t remember where my interest in sports begins and ends. My earliest memory is just racing against my father, who was a track star in college and played football, always wondering at what point I would…
Read MoreProfessional Intern spotlight: Kloi Terzian, sports events and volunteer services
How did you know you wanted to go into a career in sports? In college, I studied hospitality management with a concentration in meeting and event management. Hospitality is traditionally known as the service arm of the tourism industry, including lodging, food and beverage, events, theme parks, transportation and cruises. I like to call it…
Read MoreSpotlight on ESPN’s Charlotte office
We are thrilled to welcome ESPN interns throughout the year in Bristol, New York City, Los Angeles, Austin and Charlotte, and we wanted to take this opportunity to shine a spotlight on Charlotte, North Carolina, location! The Charlotte office is ESPN’s college sports hub and is home to ESPNU and the SEC Network. With its…
Read MoreLeadership Lessons: Mike Soltys, Vice President, Communications, ESPN
‘Leadership Lessons’ is a series of interviews with Disney executives who started their career with the company as a participant on the Disney College Program or as a Disney Professional Intern . What was your first role? How did you start your ESPN career? A chance meeting at the University of Connecticut with ESPN founder…
Read MoreDisney Professional Intern Spotlight: Ben, Studio Product Development – Software Engineer
Every day, ESPN technologists are delivering content and data, and solving challenges on a world-class level of scale and sophistication. Ben supports the Concept Development team, as a Studio Product Development – Software Engineer Intern, and started his Disney journey on a Florida-side Disney College Program. We caught up with him, to learn more about…
Read MoreDisney Professional Intern Spotlight: Nicole, ESPN Production Intern
Step right up! Storybook Circus is home to the one and only flying elephant, Goofy’s homemade stunt airplane, and our very own Nicole. Nicole joined the Disney family in 2016 on the Disney College Program as a merchandise cast member at Walt Disney World Resort. But the time has come for her to hang up…
Read MoreDisney Professional Intern Spotlight: Tyler, ESPN Broadcast Production Intern
Remember the first time you scored a goal, won a race or hit a homerun? Those moments in sports are something you’ll never forget. The main reason for this isn’t the triumph of winning, but instead the meaning behind the journey, the hours of training and the support of the team it took to get…
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