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Walt Disney Television Unscripted & Alternative Entertainment Intern, Summer/Fall 2025

  • Internship
    Full-time
    Summer Internship
  • Education & Teaching
    Media & Journalism
  • Burbank

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  • You should have MS Office skills, experience on PC/Mac, related internship experience, be curious about unscripted TV, organized, and available full-time in Burbank. Must be at least 18, enrolled in college, and provide housing.
  • You will update reports, view pitch material, screen cuts of shows, handle administrative tasks, and support creative projects like tracking IP and building casting decks.

Requirements

  • Experience working in MS Office Suite: Outlook, Excel, Word, PowerPoint.
  • Experience working in both PC and Mac computer systems.
  • Prior related internship experience, ideally in unscripted content.
  • A curiosity in unscripted television and hunger to learn.
  • Attention to detail and strong organizational skills.
  • Ability to multi-task in a constantly evolving work environment.
  • 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.
  • A cover letter indicating your interest in the Walt Disney Television Unscripted & Alternative Entertainment Intern, Summer/Fall 2025 position is required.
  • Able to have a consistent, reliable work schedule throughout the internship.
  • 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, California area.
  • Able to provide/have reliable transportation to/from work.

Responsibilities

  • Updating Reports: Research various topics and update current reports using Microsoft Suite.
  • View and sort Pitch Material: Look at pitch material that has been submitted to see what types of shows are being pitched.
  • Screen Cuts: View cuts of current shows we have in production before they go on air.
  • Administrative Duties: Cover phones, schedule meetings, update reports and more.
  • Support in department wide creative projects such as tracking IP, building casting decks, etc.

FAQs

What is the duration of the internship?

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

What hours are expected during the internship?

Interns are expected to be fully available from Monday through Friday, 9am to 6pm PT for the duration of the internship, totaling 40 hours each week.

Is a cover letter required for the application?

Yes, a cover letter indicating your interest in the Walt Disney Television Unscripted & Alternative Entertainment Intern position is required.

What type of work will interns engage in?

Interns will participate in various tasks including updating reports, viewing and sorting pitch material, screening cuts of current shows, performing administrative duties, and supporting department-wide creative projects.

Are there any educational requirements for applicants?

Candidates are preferred to be in their senior year of college, and they must be enrolled in an accredited college or university pursuing a degree.

Is prior experience necessary for the internship?

Yes, prior related internship experience, ideally in unscripted content, is required.

Is housing provided for the internship?

No, interns are responsible for providing their own housing for the duration of the internship in the Burbank, California area.

How much will interns be paid?

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

What skills are preferred for this internship?

Preferred qualifications include prior administrative experience, experience covering phone lines for executives, and knowledge of current series on ABC, Hulu, and other networks/streamers.

Are there any restrictions on work authorization for applicants?

Yes, applicants must possess unrestricted work authorization to be eligible for the internship.

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