Disney Programs Communications and Social Media Intern, Spring 2027

Walt Disney World; Town of Florida (NY); On-site; USD 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Walt Disney World invites applications for a Communications and Social Media Intern in Orlando. This full-time, six-month role supports the Disney Programs Communications team, producing content for internal and external audiences and assisting with events and participant experiences.

The role emphasizes writing, storytelling, proofreading, and hands-on content development across emails, newsletters, blogs, and video. A portfolio demonstrating writing and digital content is required.

Qualifications

• Portfolio required with writing, storytelling, and copy-editing samples.
• Experience creating content for digital channels is preferred.
• Enrolled in a college/university program related to communications.

Responsibilities

• Develop newsletters, emails, blogs, and video content for participants.
• Create social media content from concept to publish, including filming and editing.
• Support events, arrivals, and program initiatives with professional communications.

Skills

Content creation

Storytelling

Copy editing

Social media

Video production

Photography

Education

Pursuing a degree in Communications

Tools

Photoshop

InDesign

Illustrator

DSLR photography

Video editing

Job description

About The Role And Disney Programs

The Disney Programs Communications team, part of the larger Program Experience team, enhances and supports the participant experience for Disney Programs participants (including the College, Culinary, and International Programs). We partner with operations teams, key stakeholders, and Programs and housing partners to share communication directly with incoming and current participants. The team also supports Disney Programs' reputation and brand management. This means telling our participants' stories and communicating information and news across internal and external platforms, including company websites, email, and social media.

About The Role And Disney Programs

The Disney Programs Communications team, part of the larger Program Experience team, enhances and supports the participant experience for Disney Programs participants (including the College, Culinary, and International Programs). We partner with operations teams, key stakeholders, and Programs and housing partners to share communication directly with incoming and current participants. The team also supports Disney Programs' reputation and brand management. This means telling our participants' stories and communicating information and news across internal and external platforms, including company websites, email, and social media. This internship is a full-time, six-month commitment in Orlando, Florida, from January 2027 through June 2027.

What You Will Do

As a Communications and Social Media Intern, you will collaborate with a creative team to develop content that informs and inspires, helping create strategic, engaging communications for Disney Programs participants.

In this role, you will create a wide range of communications materials, including newsletters, emails, blog articles, and video content for both internal and external audiences. Strong writing, storytelling, and proofreading skills are essential.

You will also help develop content for our social media channels. From brainstorming and pitching ideas to bringing them to life through filming, photography, editing, and publishing, you will gain hands-on experience in every stage of the content development process.

In addition to writing and content creation, you will assist with administrative responsibilities and support participant events, arrivals, and other program-related initiatives. This role offers an excellent opportunity to build your skills in professional communications, project management, social media content creation, and writing.

If you're someone who loves to jump in and take on new challenges, who thrives in a fast-paced environment, and who has a passion for Disney Programs and the participant experience, this internship may be the perfect opportunity for you!

It would also be great if you have

• Experience using DSLR/Mirrorless photo and video equipment.
• Demonstrated proficiency in Adobe Photoshop, InDesign, and Illustrator.
• Previous experience doing similar work for a college/university organization, internship, job, or club.

Education

• Junior or Senior preferred.
• Pursuing a degree in Communications, Public Relations, Video Production, English, Media Studies, or a related field.

Required Materials

• A portfolio is required for this position. For full consideration, include a URL link on your résumé and include Writing (professional writing, storytelling, and copy-editing) and Digital Content (photography and/or videography). Applicants without a portfolio link on their résumé will not be considered to have a complete application packet and may not be fully considered for the position. Please visit our support site for additional information.

Eligibility Requirements & Program Information

Candidates for this opportunity MUST meet all the requirements below

• Be enrolled in an accredited college/university, pursuing a degree, taking at least one class at the time of application, OR currently participating in a Disney College Program or Disney Internship.
• Have not completed one year of continual employment on a Disney Internship or Disney College Program.
• Be at least 18 years of age.
• Possess unrestricted work authorization.

Additional Information

• The approximate dates of this internship are January 2027 through June 2027.
• Fully available from Monday to Friday, 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM Eastern Time Zone, with possible weekends or shifts that are outside of these hours for the duration of the internship, 40 hours each week.
• Able to provide own housing for the duration of the internship program in the Orlando, Florida area.
• Able to provide/have reliable transportation to/from work.
• Be aligned with The Disney Look appearance guidelines.
• We provide limited housing opportunities for Florida-based Disney Interns through American Campus Communities. For more information, click here.

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The pay rate for this internship in Orlando, Florida, is $23.00 per hour. Select benefits may be provided as part of the compensation package, such as medical, financial, and/or other benefits. To learn more about our benefits, visit: https://jobs.disneycareers.com/benefits.