Aug 31, 20213 min
Updated: Mar 27, 2023
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(A picture of my Dad and I at a Florida Panther's game)
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In college, I loved The X-Games, so I volunteered for two events. After college,
Disney (our parent company) changed the policy from accepting volunteers to
creating an internship program. I applied and luckily got one of the three
positions. After the internship program, I became a part of ESPN Communications, which allowed me to work on more properties besides X Games.ESPN owns The X Games and is headquartered in Bristol, Connecticut. I continued to work in Los Angeles in downtown LA upon becoming part of ESPN Comms, so the team became part of the West Coast Comms representatives. .
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ESPN did it first and well. ESPN is the first 24-hour sports network. Since its inception, ESPN has established itself in this realm through its technological innovations (pylon cams, fly cams), connecting directly to the consumer (ESPN+), and innovating across the media landscape.
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Our production studio is located in Downtown Los Angeles and shares the same plaza with The Staples Center (where The Clippers and Lakers play). ESPN produces shows such as the NBA Countdown, The Jump, and Sports Center from the Los Angeles Production studio. This proximity has allowed Los Angeles teams to showcase their talent like the Lakers with Russell Westbrook as well as provides the West Coast teams amplified coverage.
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Volunteering and networking can help get you into this circle. In my personal experience, my volunteer opportunities enabled me to meet people with the same passions and interests. At ESPN, we do a great job of offering internships.
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