Games Audio Production Intern Spring 2027

Disney; Glendale (CA); On-site; USD 29,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits may be provided

Job summary

Disney Games Audio Production Internship in Glendale, CA offers hands-on experience across music, voice-over, and sound design pipelines for Disney, Pixar, Lucasfilm, and 20th Century teams. This full-time six-month program runs January to June 2027, with emphasis on administrative workflows, asset tracking, and cross-team collaboration.

Ideal candidates are juniors/seniors pursuing related degrees, with strong organizational skills and familiarity with audio tools and workflow.

Qualifications

• Basic understanding of audio production workflows (voice-over, music, sound design).
• Strong organizational and communication skills with attention to audio quality details.
• Proficiency with productivity tools (Excel, Word, PowerPoint) to manage asset trackers and feedback documents.
• Genuine passion for game audio and interest in how sound enhances interactive storytelling.
• Effective relationship-building for collaborating with leads and external partners.

Responsibilities

• Support the audio approval process with timely feedback to partners.
• Organize and track audio asset deliveries (VO scripts, recordings, music, sound effects).
• Participate in audio reviews and meetings; capture notes and follow-up items.
• Archive audio references, brand guidelines, and master assets.
• Play development builds to evaluate music, sound design, and VO.
• Attend VO sessions for Disney, Pixar, Lucasfilm, and 20th Century Games projects.

Skills

Audio production basics

Organizational skills

Productivity tools proficiency

Passion for game audio

Relationship-building

Franchise familiarity

Independent worker

Education

Bachelor's degree in related field

Tools

Excel

Word

PowerPoint

Jira

Airtable

SharePoint

SoundMiner

Basehead

Wwise

FMOD

Job description

About the Role & Program:

Our Games Audio Production Intern will assist the Disney, Pixar, Lucasfilm, and 20th Century teams on all aspects of the licensed game audio production process. This includes supporting music, voice-over, and sound design pipelines, participating in audio milestone reviews, and helping consolidate team feedback on sound quality and brand consistency. In this role, there is a heavy focus on administrative and coordination functions related to audio assets and reviews in a fast-paced environment. This internship is a full-time, six-month commitment in the Glendale, CA area from January to June 2027.

What You Will Do:

As part of our team, you will be responsible for partnering with the Audio Manager, Sound Supervisor, and Producers to deliver innovative, high-quality, and brand-enhancing audio experiences across our interactive portfolio.

On any given day you might:

• Support the audio approval process of interactive projects, ensuring timely delivery of technical and creative feedback to external partners
• Assist in organizing and tracking audio asset deliveries, including VO scripts, VO recordings, music mockups, final music recordings, video game soundtracks, and sound effects
• Participate in audio reviews and functional meetings, capturing notes and tracking follow-up items for the audio team
• Support the archiving of audio reference materials, brand guidelines, and master audio assets
• Play game development builds specifically to evaluate and generate feedback for music, sound design, and voice-over
• Attend VO sessions for Disney, Pixar, Lucasfilm, and 20th Century Games projects

Required Qualifications & Skills:

• Basic understanding of audio production workflows, including voice-over, music, and sound design
• Strong organizational and communication skills, with keen attention to audio quality details
• Proficiency in productivity tools (Excel, Word, PowerPoint) to manage asset trackers and feedback documents
• Genuine passion for game audio and an interest in how sound enhances interactive storytelling
• Effective relationship-building skills for collaborating with creative leads and external development partners
• Familiarity with Lucasfilm, Disney, Pixar, and 20th Century franchises and their iconic soundscapes
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple deadlines in a creative production environment

Preferred Qualifications & Skills:

• Experience with audio database platforms such as SoundMiner or Basehead
• Proficiency in Jira, Airtable, and SharePoint
• Familiarity with digital audio workstations (DAWs) or audio middleware (e.g., Wwise, FMOD)

Education:

Current Junior or Senior pursuing a Bachelor's degree in Media, Game Design, Music Production, Audio Engineering, Sound Design, or related creative field

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:

• Must be able to have a consistent, reliable work schedule throughout the internship. Core hours in office are 10-4 M-TH and work from home on Fridays.
• The dates of this internship are January 25th - June 6th, 2027
• Must provide own housing during the internship in the Glendale, CA area
• Must have reliable transportation to/from work

The pay rate for this role in Glendale, CA 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.