Disney Live Entertainment Tech Intern, Spring 2027

Disney; Lake Buena Vista (FL); On-site; USD 25,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Housing opportunities

Job summary

Disney Live Entertainment seeks an Entertainment Tech Intern to assist equipment staging and onsite operations across Walt Disney World venues. You'll support atmosphere shows, parades, props logistics, and special events under stage manager cues and timecode.

Ideal candidates are enrolled in Theater/Technical Production programs, 18+, with a valid driver's license and ability to work 40+ hours weekly. Housing opportunities may be available for Florida-based interns.

Qualifications

• Must be enrolled in an accredited college/university and taking at least one class.
• Must be at least 18 years old and have unrestricted work authorization.
• Must possess a valid US driver's license and ability to operate a company vehicle.
• Have not completed one year of continual Disney internship/Disney College Program.

Responsibilities

• Assist in equipment staging for Walt Disney World venues and events.
• Support daily technical operations, shows, and safety checks.
• Assist with safety checks before, during, and after performances.

Skills

Physical stamina

Theatrical terminology

Documentation skills

Communication skills

Leadership experience

Interpersonal skills

Show equipment knowledge

Education

Theater/Technical Production degree

Tools

Digital Audio

Sound Reinforcement

Lighting operation

Rigging

Video engineering

Projection mapping

Show control/automation

Networking basics

Job description

About the Role & Program

Through innovative storytelling and a culture of collaboration, Disney Live Entertainment creates, produces, and delivers remarkable and engaging entertainment experiences. From the intimate to the spectacular, our work can be seen at Disney theme parks, resort hotels, cruise ships, and other locations the world over! This diverse team - representing a wide variety of disciplines and talents from technical directors, writers, and lighting designers to choreographers, cosmetologists, and music producers - brings magical worlds to life through technical expertise, performance excellence, incomparable ingenuity, unparalleled spectacle... and a dash of pixie dust!

The approximate date of this internship is January 2027 to May 2027, located in Orlando, FL.

What You Will Do

The Entertainment Tech Intern will participate in equipment staging for all Walt Disney World theme parks, water parks, Disney Springs, and ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex. Support the Parks' technical daily operation, atmosphere shows, parades, props logistics, and special events. Assist Stage Technicians and perform the detailed operation of audio/video/lighting equipment, adhering to stage manager cues, time code, and/or self-cued events. Assist with safety checks before, during, and after performances to ensure safe performance.

Required Qualifications & Skills

• Ability to adapt to this physically taxing role in an active environment that encompasses frequent lifting, climbing, squatting, and standing for long periods of time, and the ability to work, inclement or extreme weather conditions
• Entertainment technicians work within a live-show theatrical environment (environments such as radio, television, or film do not meet the qualifications)
• Validated understanding of theatrical terminology, documentation, and show-related equipment, including exposure to tech staging assist, props, and/or puppetry with an understanding of electrical circuitry.
• Strong oral/written communication with leadership experience, excellent interpersonal and partnership skills

Preferred Qualifications

Technical experience in live entertainment in at least one of the following fields:

• Digital Audio and Sound Reinforcement
• Lighting with Conventional and Moving Light Operation
• Rigging
• Video Engineering and Projection Mapping
• Show Control/Automation
• Advanced System Networking

Education

Currently enrolled as a Junior, Senior, or Graduate student earning a degree in Theater, Technical Theater, Technical Production, or related field

Eligibility Requirements & Program Information

Candidates for this opportunity MUST meet all the requirements below:

• Be enrolled in an accredited college/university, taking at least one class at the time of application posting, OR currently participating in a Disney College Program or Disney Internship.
• Be at least 18 years of age
• Possess unrestricted work authorization
• Possess a valid US driver's license and have the ability to operate a company vehicle
• Have not completed one year of continual employment on a Disney internship or Disney College Program

Additional Information

• Be compliant with The Disney Look appearance guidelines
• Able to provide reliable transportation to/from work
• Fully available Sunday through Saturday, for the duration of the internship, 40 + hours per week
• We provide limited housing opportunities for Florida-based Interns through American Campus Communities.

The pay rate for this role in Orlando is $21.14 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.

Employment Type: Full time

Primary City, State, Region, Postal Code: Lake Buena Vista, FL, USA