Disney Entertainment Television Communication Intern, Spring 2027

The Walt Disney Company; California; On-site; USD 26,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

The Walt Disney Company is seeking a Communications Intern for Disney Entertainment Television, January 2027 to June 2027, in Burbank, CA. This internship offers hands-on exposure across media relations, executive communications, research, and storytelling while supporting Disney Entertainment Television’s brands and priorities.

You will assist multiple teams, draft copy, analyze media trends, and help manage calendars and materials.

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 with diverse stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Assist 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 during team discussions and brainstorming sessions.
• Support project coordination needs as assigned.

Skills

Written communication

MS Office

Multitasking

Organization

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Communications or related field

Job description

Job Title and ID

Disney Entertainment Television Communication Intern, Spring 2027 Req ID: 10160863

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 to 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
• 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

Benefits and Compensation

• 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.

Working Conditions

• Work hours: Monday through Friday, 9am to 6pm PT; 40 hours per week

Location and Employment Type

• Employment Type: Full time
• Primary City, State, Region, Postal Code: Burbank, CA, USA
• Date Posted: 2026-10-26

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