20th Television Comedy Development Intern, Fall 2024

The Walt Disney Company

3mo ago

Applications are closed

Internship
Full-time
Off-cycle Internship
Media & Journalism
Los Angeles

Requirements

A passion for TV and the television industry
Can self-start, work autonomously, and juggle multiple projects simultaneously
Strong organization skills and attention to detail
Excellent verbal, written and active listening skills
Ability to prioritize competing tasks
Proficient in Microsoft Office suite
Preferred Qualifications:
Strong ability for script/book coverage
Ability to work with confidential information
Positive attitude and the ability to be proactive, resourceful and flexible
Education:
Senior-level standing college student, Graduate student, or a recent graduate preferred.
Eligibility Requirements & Program Information:
Candidates for this opportunity MUST meet all of the below requirements:
Be enrolled in an accredited college/university taking at least one class in the semester/quarter (spring/fall) prior to participation in the internship program OR must have graduated from a college/university within 6 months at time of application posting OR currently participating in a Disney College Program or Disney Internship
Be at least 18 years of age
Possess unrestricted work authorization
Have not completed one year of continual employment on a Disney Internship or Disney College Program

Responsibilities

You will support and collaborate with all members of the team as we identify new show ideas, target networks and streamers to sell to and work with writers, directors and producers to take an idea from pitch to production.
Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
Learn by immersion: Observe the traditional broadcast development cycle from the ground up, learning the ins and outs of how a new idea becomes a new series.
Anticipate needs: Monitor the work process of the team and implement new ways to add value.
Dive into creative research: Take assignments from team members and make them your own, spearheading original research for upcoming development and helping expose the team to articles, programs, and other creative materials of which they may not have been aware.
Script Coverage: Reading incoming script submissions and providing a summary and analysis for potential development
Maintain department reference documents and files
Administrative support: compiling grids and memos

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