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Platform Distribution Business Strategy Intern, Summer 2025

  • Internship
    Full-time
    Summer Internship
  • Consulting
    Business, Operations & Strategy
  • Burbank

AI generated summary

  • You must be a college student in Business/Economics, detail-oriented, skilled in Microsoft Office, available 40 hours/week, 18+, and have reliable transportation and housing in Burbank, CA.
  • You will gather data for reports, design industry benchmarks, update resources, summarize industry updates, engage in negotiation strategy, lead a project on partnerships, and participate in training sessions.

Requirements

  • Experience in and/or interest in the media & entertainment industry
  • High attention to detail and experience multitasking and prioritizing project workflow in a fast-paced environment
  • Experience using the Microsoft Office Suite including PowerPoint, Excel, Word, Outlook, SharePoint, and Teams
  • Experience working in collaborative environments and managing multiple projects
  • Junior or Senior year preferred
  • Major or previous coursework in Business, Economics, or related field
  • 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
  • Able to have a consistent, reliable work schedule throughout the internship
  • Fully available to work 40 hours per week during a Monday through Friday schedule
  • Able to provide own housing for the duration of the internship program in the Burbank, California area
  • Able to provide/have reliable transportation to/from work

Responsibilities

  • Support with data gathering for executive materials, partner briefs, and financial modeling
  • In consultation with team, design and build industry benchmarks and competitive landscape report
  • Update Business Strategy team resource materials including trackers and economic summaries
  • Complete industry updates and summaries to be distributed to department leadership
  • Exposure to negotiation strategy for ABC broadcast distribution
  • End-to-end ownership and presentation of deep dive project aimed at evaluating new strategic partnership opportunities based on marketplace trends & competitive analysis
  • Participation in industry & functional training sessions and networking with cross-functional departments across The Walt Disney Company

FAQs

What are the approximate dates for the internship?

The internship is scheduled to run from June 2025 through August 2025.

What is the location of the internship?

The internship is located in Burbank, California, United States.

What is the pay rate for this internship?

The pay rate for this role in California is $22.00 per hour.

Is housing provided for the duration of the internship?

No, interns are required to provide their own housing for the duration of the internship program in the Burbank area.

What are the eligibility requirements for applying to this internship?

Candidates must be enrolled in an accredited college/university and pursuing a degree, be at least 18 years of age, possess unrestricted work authorization, and be able to work a consistent, reliable schedule throughout the internship.

Is prior experience required to apply for this internship?

While previous experience in entertainment business, economics, or related fields is preferred, it is not mandatory. Interest in the media and entertainment industry is essential.

Can I apply if I am currently a Disney intern?

Current Disney interns, including those in the College, International, or Culinary Program, may only work for ONE consecutive year in any combination of internship and/or program.

What kind of projects will the intern be involved in?

The intern will support projects related to evaluating new opportunities, analyzing marketplace trends, developing strategic models, and assisting with data gathering for executive materials.

Is there a requirement regarding the work schedule during the internship?

Yes, interns are required to be fully available to work 40 hours per week during a Monday through Friday schedule.

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