Antipiracy TechnicalOperations Intern Spring 2027

Disney; Burbank (CA); On-site; USD 26,000 - 37,000; Part time

Job summary

Disney is seeking an Antipiracy Intern to support online enforcement, research piracy technologies, and monitor global digital marketplaces and apps. You will contribute to reports on piracy trends and help deploy emerging technologies to protect Disney properties while collaborating with an international team.

You will gain exposure to legal enforcement, vendor management, data analysis, and the management of large vendor programs, reporting to the VP of Antipiracy Operations.

Qualifications

• Interest in entertainment law and the TV industry; coursework helpful.
• Familiarity with digital platforms, e-commerce, and emerging AI tech.
• Advanced proficiency in MS Word, Excel, and Outlook; strong multitasking.

Responsibilities

• Support online enforcement efforts and research piracy technologies.
• Track piracy data and prepare regular reports on trends.
• Assist in evaluating new technologies, including AI, for enforcement.
• Help monitor vendor performance and prepare investigative reports.
• Contribute to ad-hoc projects as assigned by leadership.

Skills

Entertainment law interest

Digital media familiarity

AI awareness

MS Word/Excel/Outlook

Team collaboration

Attention to detail

Education

Junior or Senior year preferred

Business/Entertainment/Television/Humanities/Journalism coursework

Job description

About the Role & Program

The Disney Global Antipiracy Group is dedicated to delivering antipiracy services globally, focusing on the prevention of online piracy involving film, television, live events, and the sale of unauthorized or unlicensed consumer products associated with Disney properties. This role offers an opportunity to gain practical experience within a dynamic environment, collaborating with an international team of specialists to address illicit distribution of content and unauthorized merchandise. Additionally, it provides exposure to the operational management of extensive global vendor programs.

The internship runs from January 2027 through June 2027. If selected for this role, you will report directly to the VP of Antipiracy Operations.

What You Will Do

As an Antipiracy Intern, you will gain hands‑on experience supporting online enforcement, researching piracy technologies, websites/e-commerce platforms and apps, tracking piracy data, providing regular reports on piracy and consumer trends. This role is highly cross‑functional, offering exposure to legal enforcement, vendor management, data analysis, and the deployment of emerging technologies to protect our creators and business.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Conduct targeted research and intelligence gathering across global e‑commerce marketplaces, social media platforms, and digital networks
• Assist in compiling data, analyzing piracy trends, and generating reports
• Support the team in evaluating and testing new technologies—such as A.I.
• Help to track vendor performance metrics and reports
• Contribute with ad‑hoc investigative projects as directed by the management team

Required Qualifications & Skills

• Demonstrated strong interest in entertainment law, the television industry, and negotiation theory or strategy; completion of relevant coursework is advantageous.
• Familiarity with digital/social media platforms, e‑commerce ecosystems, and an emerging A.I. technology
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook is required.
• Proven experience working effectively within collaborative teams and managing multiple projects simultaneously.
• Exceptional attention to detail with a track record of successfully multitasking in dynamic, fast‑paced environments.

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous work experience in the entertainment industry or other creative industries.

Education

• Junior or Senior year preferred
• Major or previous coursework with a business, entertainment, Television, Humanities, and Journalism.

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
• Able to work 16 hours - 20 hours per week
• Able to provide own housing for the duration internship program in Burbank, CA
• Able to provide/have reliable transportation to/from work

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. To learn more about our benefits visit: https://jobs.disneycareers.com/benefits.

About The Walt Disney Company (Corporate):

At Disney Corporate you can see how the businesses behind the Company's powerful brands come together to create the most innovative, far-reaching and admired entertainment company in the world. As a member of a corporate team, you'll work with world‑class leaders driving the strategies that keep The Walt Disney Company at the leading edge of entertainment. See and be seen by other innovative thinkers as you enable the greatest storytellers in the world to create memories for millions of families around the globe.

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 Disney Worldwide Services, Inc., which is part of a business we call The Walt Disney Company (Corporate).

Disney Worldwide Services, Inc. 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. Disney champions a business environment where ideas and decisions from all people help us grow, innovate, create the best stories and be relevant in a constantly evolving world.

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