ESPN Rhoden Fellowship, 2026/2027

About the Role & Program

Andscape is a Black-led media platform dedicated to creating, highlighting, and uplifting the diverse stories of Black identity. Magnified by the power and reach of The Walt Disney Co., the Andscape umbrella includes an editorial division, book publishing arm, film and television division, and music publishing group, each united by the shared mission of illuminating the culture and experience of Blackness.

The Rhoden Fellowship trains future sports journalists from historically Black colleges and universities (HBCUs). Fellows will cover stories on race, class, and culture through sports, are campus correspondents for Andscape.  

What You Will Do 

• Serve as on-campus correspondents and produce daily, weekly and monthly multi-media content for Andscape 

• Cover campus news, games and events such as the Big 12 women’s basketball tournament, the NCAA Men’s Final Four and the NFL Draft 

• Produce and edit a bi-weekly podcast about sports and HBCU culture 
   

Required Qualifications & Skills 

• Journalism experience as a writer and/or reporter; proficiency in reporting and storytelling on multimedia platforms  

• Extensive interest in and knowledge about sports, pop culture, current events (as it relates to communities of color) design, editing, audio and public relations 

• Experience using tools such as WordPress and Photoshop 

• Social media savvy 

• Experience in shooting and editing video 

• Strong written communications skills 

Education 

• Enrolled as a junior in an accredited HBCU in the semester prior to the internship and enrolled throughout Fall 2026 & Spring 2027 

• Major or previous coursework in Journalism, Broadcast, Sports Media, Communications or related major preferred 

Required Documents: 

• Cover letter describing your skills and qualifications and your interest in the role 

• Writing samples and/or link to portfolio (include any video clips or podcast work) 

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 Summer 2026 season, 40 hours each week 

• Able to relocate to the Bristol, CT area for the Summer 2026 season. Housing details will be confirmed at the time of offer. 

• Able to work 10 hours per week during the Fall 2026 and Spring 2027 season. Fellows will work remote from their respective campuses during the fall and spring season.