Disney Entertainment Television Communication Intern, Spring 2027

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

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits package

Job summary

Disney Entertainment is seeking a Communications Intern for the Disney Entertainment Television Communications team to gain hands-on experience across media relations, executive communications, research, and storytelling.

The internship runs January 2027 through June 2027 in Burbank, CA, offering exposure to multiple communications functions and collaboration with diverse stakeholders while supporting brands, content, and business priorities.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated written communication skills.
• Experience using Microsoft Office applications, including Word, PowerPoint, Excel, and Outlook.
• Ability to manage multiple assignments and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment and communicate effectively with a variety of stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Assist various Disney Entertainment Television Communications teams with department initiatives and projects.
• Support the social strategy for senior executive leaders, including drafting initial copy and caption options and compiling monthly performance data.
• Conduct research on media trends, entertainment news, industry developments, and audience insights.
• Monitor and compile media coverage, press clips, podcasts, and social media activity.
• Assist with drafting and editing communications materials, presentations, executive biographies, and internal updates.
• Maintain project trackers, editorial calendars, media lists, and other communications resources.
• Contribute creative ideas and perspective during team discussions and brainstorming sessions.
• Support project coordination needs as assigned.

Skills

Written communication

Microsoft Office

Time management

Organization

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Communications, Public Relations, Journalism, Marketing, Media Studies, English, Business

Tools

Canva

SharePoint

Microsoft Teams

Google Workspace

Job description

The Disney Entertainment Television Communications team is seeking a Communications Intern to gain hands-on experience across multiple communications functions. This opportunity will provide exposure to media relations, executive communications, research, and storytelling while offering a broad understanding of how communications supports Disney Entertainment Television's brands, content, and business priorities.

The approximate dates of this internship are from January 2027-June 2027.

What You Will Do

• Assist various Disney Entertainment Television Communications teams with department initiatives and projects
• Support the social strategy for senior executive leaders, including drafting initial copy and caption options and compiling monthly performance data
• Conduct research on media trends, entertainment news, industry developments, and audience insights.
• Monitor and compile media coverage, press clips, podcasts, and social media activity
• Assist with drafting and editing communications materials, presentations, executive biographies, and internal updates
• Maintain project trackers, editorial calendars, media lists, and other communications resources
• Contribute creative ideas and perspective during team discussions and brainstorming sessions
• Support project coordination needs as assigned

Basic Qualifications

• Demonstrated written communication skills
• Experience using Microsoft Office applications, including Word, PowerPoint, Excel, and Outlook
• Ability to manage multiple assignments and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment and communicate effectively with a variety of stakeholders

Preferred Qualifications

• Familiarity with entertainment, television, streaming, digital media, or pop culture trends
• Previous internship, campus leadership, student media, public relations, marketing, communications, or social media experience
• Experience creating presentations, newsletters, social media content, or other communications materials
• Familiarity with Canva, SharePoint, Microsoft Teams, Google Workspace, or similar collaboration tools
• Experience conducting research, compiling reports, or analyzing media trends
• Interest in pursuing a career in communications, publicity, media, or entertainment

Education

• Currently pursuing a Bachelor's degree in Communications, Public Relations, Journalism, Marketing, Media Studies, English, Business, or a related field.
• Senior year preferred

Eligibility Requirements & Program Information

• 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 until June 2027
• 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, CA area

The pay rate for this role in California is $23.00 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.

Disclaimer

This position is with American Broadcasting Companies, Inc., which is part of a business we call Disney Entertainment Television.

American Broadcasting Companies, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or protected veteran status. 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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