HARDLINES LICENSING INTERN, SPRING 2027

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

Job summary

Disney Live Entertainment is seeking a Spring 2027 Hardlines Licensing Intern in Glendale, CA. This full‑time, six‑month program runs January 2027 through June 2027, reporting to the Manager of Licensing Hardlines.

You will work with top licensees to build best‑in‑class products across stationery, outdoor, seasonal, sports, and more. Candidates must be enrolled as undergraduates in Marketing, Communications or Business; age 18+, eligible to work in the US, and available 40 hours/week.

Qualifications

• Excellent digital literacy; proficient in Keynote, MS Office and Outlook.

Responsibilities

• Attend meetings and convert discussions into actionable insights.
• Update buy boards and keep strategies current.
• Handle licensee requests and respond with agility.
• Maintain licensee lists and collaborate with marketing for approvals.
• Capture data for trend research and business analysis.
• Assist with contract and amendment processes when requested.

Skills

Keynote

MS Office

Meetings & webinars

Organization

Problem solving

Fast-paced

Education

Undergraduate senior in Marketing/Communications/Business

Tools

Zoom

Teams

Job description

Job Summary:

About the Role & Program: From toys to apparel, books to games, and much more, Disney Consumer Products (DCP) brings our company’s products, through stories and characters, to markets worldwide. With a portfolio of renowned franchises, including Disney, Pixar, Marvel, Star Wars, 20th Century Studios, and National Geographic, our efforts to deliver innovative and experiential products are designed to entertain and inspire!

As our Spring 2027 intern, you'll support our dynamic and fast-paced multi-category hardlines business that encompasses stationery, outdoor, seasonal, sports, collectibles, and novelties (to name a few), ensuring there's never a dull moment.

If selected for this role, you will report to the Manager of Licensing Hardlines, Disney & Pixar.

This internship is a full-time, six-month commitment in the Glendale, California, area from January 2027 to June 2027.

What You Will Do:

Our Hardlines licensing intern will work with the team and top licensees to build best-in-class products, driving strategy to gain market share and maximizing floor space to increase revenue.

• Dive into the world of licensee requests and research and respond with agility, ensuring our partnerships flourish
• Attend meetings and transform discussions into actionable insights. Your resourceful notetaking will keep our category team aligned and informed
• Take charge of maintaining and updating buy boards, ensuring our strategies are always up-to-date and ready for action
• Handle Box folders that contain POS data, orders, pitches, and franchise intel
• Act as a liaison between our team and others for marketing approvals, ensuring our campaigns and promotions are seamless and compliant
• Maintain and distribute licensee lists with meticulous care, keeping our records accurate and accessible
• Collaborate with our team to handle PR and social media requests, amplifying our brand presence
• Capture crucial data for business analysis, including trend research and retail shopping visits
• Provide invaluable support in the contract and amendment process when requested, making sure our partnerships are rock-solid
• Craft product presentations that showcase our categories in the best light possible

Required Qualifications and Skills:

• Excellent digital literacy; very skilled in Keynote, Microsoft Office suite, Microsoft Outlook
• Proficiency attending and hosting meetings and webinars with communication platforms like Zoom and Teams
• Meticulous and organized, able to balance multiple projects across a variety of franchises/brands at a time
• Proven experience finding creative solutions to business problems
• Proactive and adaptable, with the ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment

Preferred Qualifications and Skills:

• Prior coursework and/or internship experience in licensing
• Previous Disney College Program participant

Education:

Currently enrolled as an Undergraduate Senior, Pursuing a degree in Marketing, Communications or Business

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 the 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:

This internship is a full-time, six-month commitment in the Glendale, California area from January 11th, 2027, to June 4th, 2027

Able to have a consistent, reliable work schedule throughout the internship

Fully available Monday through Friday for the duration of the internship, 40 hours each week

Able to provide own housing for the duration of the internship program

Able to provide/have reliable transportation to/from work

Be compliant with The Disney Look(opens in new window) appearance guidelines

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.