About the role
About the Role & Program
Join us for the opportunity to intern with Disney Kids and family! We are a team that oversees development and production of content geared towards kids, teens and families for Disney+ and Disney Channel linear networks. We encourage fans of genre, adventure, and teen coming-of-age television. This is a phenomenal learning opportunity for anyone that is curious about television development in kids, YA, and family content!
This is a full-time internship, and the approximate dates are January 2027 through June 2027. If selected for this internship, you will report directly to the Manager of Live-Action Series Development.
What You Will Do
You will support the Original Live-Action Series Development team for Disney Kids & Family. We are a close-knit team, and we want you to familiarize yourself with our shows. Some tasks that you will help with include: updating tracking grids and development reports, taking notes during meetings, and cutting dailies as needed. There is also the chance to assist the team with administrative duties. Not every day is the same, but some current projects and tasks that will be assigned to you include:
- Giving notes on incoming material
- Creating and distributing weekly development reports
- Maintaining various tracking grids
- Note-taking in team and project meetings
- Cutting dailies
- Basic administrative duties i.e. answering phones and scheduling
- Assist executives and executive assistants with a variety of tasks as needed
- Creating presentations decks and mock-up graphics
Required Qualifications & Skills
- Curiosity in scripted development series
- Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
- Excellent oral and written communication skills
- Experience in Microsoft Office and Google suites
- Motivated, self-sufficient, with a can-do attitude
- Passion for reading
- Strong computer and research skills
- Experience in Airtable and Canva
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience in Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, or InDesign
- Some previous education or experience in a related field (TV, film, children’s education/development)
- Prior administrative experience is nice to have
Education
- Senior year preferred
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 internship
- The approximate dates of this internship are January 2027 through June 2027
- Fully available from Monday through Friday, 9am to 6pm PT for the duration of the internship, 40 hours each week
- Able to provide own housing for the duration internship program in the Burbank, CA area
- Able to provide/have reliable transportation to/from work
Compensation and Benefits
- The pay rate for this role in California is $23 per hour.
- Select benefits may be provided as part of the compensation package, such as medical, financial, and/or other benefits, dependent on the level and position offered.
About Disney Branded Television
Disney Entertainment Television is a collection of renowned content brands at The Walt Disney Company creating original entertainment and news programming for the company’s streaming platforms Disney+, Hulu and Star, and its broadcast and cable networks. Its extensive portfolio is comprised of ABC Entertainment, ABC News, ABC Owned Television Stations, Disney Branded Television, Freeform, FX, Hulu Originals, National Geographic Content and Onyx Collective, in addition to Disney Television Studios, which include 20th Television, 20th Television Animation, ABC Signature and Walt Disney Television Alternative. Responsible for over 4,500 hours of programming a year across more than 300 programs of all genres, Disney Entertainment Television’s creative brands are at the forefront of groundbreaking storytelling, captivating audiences and generating critical acclaim. In 2023, Disney Entertainment Television’s programming excellence earned 163 Emmy nominations across daytime, primetime, news & documentary, and children’s & family categories.
About The Walt Disney Company
The Walt Disney Company, together with its subsidiaries and affiliates, is a leading diversified international family entertainment and media enterprise that includes three core business segments: Disney Entertainment, ESPN, and Disney Experiences. From humble beginnings as a cartoon studio in the 1920s to its preeminent name in the entertainment industry today, Disney proudly continues its legacy of creating world-class stories and experiences for every member of the family. Disney’s stories, characters and experiences reach consumers and guests from every corner of the globe. With operations in more than 40 countries, our employees and cast members work together to create entertainment experiences that are both universally and locally cherished.
This position is with ABC Cable Networks Group, which is part of a business we call Disney Branded Television. ABC Cable Networks Group is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, ancestry, age, marital status, military or veteran status, medical condition, genetic information or disability, or any other basis prohibited by federal, state or local law.