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National Geographic Programming and Content Planning Intern, Summer/Fall 2025

  • Internship
    Full-time
    Summer Internship
  • Marketing
    Media & Journalism
  • New York

AI generated summary

  • You must be a motivated college student, 18+, with work authorization, able to commit 40 hours/week, provide own housing in NYC, and passionate about content planning and strategy.
  • You will source metadata, audit content, recommend scheduling, brainstorm for YouTube, provide feedback on titles, write descriptions, and support the content planning team on various tasks.

Requirements

  • Highly motivated self-starter who is truly passionate about content planning and strategy
  • Someone who knows the competitive landscape and can tell you the hottest 5 new shows right now
  • Someone who sees themselves in a content strategy role in the future and wants to learn the ropes
  • A candidate with high attention to detail, a professional demeanor, a strong work ethic, and most of all a desire to learn
  • 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
  • Able to have a consistent, reliable work schedule throughout the internship
  • The approximate dates of this internship are June 2025 through December 2025
  • All candidates must be willing to work 40 hours/week during a Monday-Friday schedule (hours and days to be determined by your supervisor)
  • Able to provide own housing for the duration internship program in the New York, New York area
  • Able to provide reliable transportation to/from work in the New York area

Responsibilities

  • Will be responsible for helping source missing descriptions and metadata, and work with broad multiplatform teams across all cable nets to fill gaps
  • Will be responsible for auditing our own platforms (making sure the content is appearing as intended)
  • Will provide scheduling recommendations based on analysis of past performance
  • Will help brainstorm content for our longform YouTube strategy
  • Will provide feedback on proposed titles for greenlight
  • Will help write metadata (descriptions, etc.) for all platforms
  • Will have the opportunity to support the larger DET Program Strategy & Content Planning team on ad hoc assignments (as needed)

FAQs

What is the duration of the internship?

The approximate dates of this internship are June 2025 through December 2025.

Is this position paid?

Yes, the pay rate for this role in New York is $22.00 per hour.

What are the working hours for the internship?

Interns are expected to work 40 hours per week during a Monday-Friday schedule, with hours and days to be determined by the supervisor.

Is prior experience required for this internship?

While prior experience is not explicitly required, candidates must possess a strong passion for content planning and strategy, as well as a high attention to detail.

Do candidates need to be enrolled in a college or university?

Yes, candidates must be enrolled in an accredited college/university pursuing a degree or currently participating in a Disney College Program or Disney Internship.

What type of tasks will interns be responsible for?

Interns will assist with sourcing missing descriptions and metadata, auditing platforms, providing scheduling recommendations, brainstorming content ideas, and more.

Can I apply if I’m over 18 but not currently enrolled in school?

No, candidates must be currently enrolled in an accredited college/university or participating in a Disney program.

Is housing provided for the internship?

No, interns must provide their own housing for the duration of the internship program in the New York area.

Are there any specific skills required for the internship?

Yes, candidates should demonstrate strong motivation, awareness of the competitive landscape, attention to detail, and a desire to learn about content strategy.

Will there be opportunities for feedback on proposed titles during the internship?

Yes, interns will have the opportunity to provide feedback on proposed titles for greenlight.

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