Product Management Intern, Summer 2027

Disney Experiences; Glendale (CA); On-site; USD 49,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Disney Experiences Technology (DXT) is seeking a Product Management Intern to turn emerging technology into concrete product opportunities. You will work with Product Leads and Senior PMs and present your work to ET leadership at program end.

You’ll help research AI trends, support discovery, document requirements, and define KPIs for POCs and prototypes, with hands-on prototyping using AI tools. This role blends research, writing, and cross-functional collaboration.

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled undergraduate student pursuing a degree in a relevant field.
• Strong interest in AI and emerging technology; able to explain complex ideas simply.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with iterative development.

Responsibilities

• Research AI trends and synthesize opportunities for Guests, Cast Members, and the business.
• Support user research, partner interviews, and usability testing to frame problems.
• Document epics, user stories, requirements, and success criteria for POCs.
• Help define KPIs and analyze data to measure product impact.
• Draft executive summaries and stakeholder updates on progress and risks.
• Assist in designing, building, and evaluating POCs and prototypes with AI tools.

Skills

AI curiosity

Structured problem solving

Clear writing

Ambiguity tolerance

Cross-functional collaboration

AI prototyping tools

Prior product/consulting internship

Interest in themed entertainment

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business/CS/CE/IT or related

Tools

AI prototyping tools

Job description

Job Requirements

Disney Experiences Technology (DXT) creates world-class immersive digital experiences for Guests and Cast Members across premier vacation brands including Disneyland Resort, Walt Disney World, Shanghai Disney Resort, Hong Kong Disneyland, Disneyland Paris, Disney Cruise Line, and Aulani. With offices in Anaheim, Glendale, Hong Kong, Orlando, Paris, Seattle, and Shanghai, DXT develops innovative technical solutions for a global audience.

Emerging Technology shapes what's next for Disney Experiences. The team provides strategic guidance, runs early experiments through POCs and prototypes, and leads 0-to-1 development of AI-driven guest and cast experiences.

As a Product Management Intern, you'll be part of an active workstream and help turn emerging technology into concrete product opportunities. You'll work directly with Product Leads and Senior PMs, and you'll present your work to ET leadership at the end of the program.

What You Will Do

• Technology Research: Research trends in AI, computer vision, and related fields, then synthesize the opportunities and implications for Guests, Cast Members, and the business.
• Product Discovery: Support user research, partner interviews, and usability testing to frame problems and validate product concepts.
• Product Lifecycle: Help document epics, user stories, requirements, and success criteria for POCs and emerging products.
• Metrics & Measurement: Help define key performance indicators (KPIs) and analyze data to measure product impact and inform decisions.
• Communication: Draft executive summaries and stakeholder updates covering progress, metrics, risks, and next steps.
• Rapid Experimentation: Help design, build, and evaluate POCs and prototypes, including hands-on prototyping with AI tools.

Required Qualifications & Skills

• Strong curiosity about AI and emerging technology, and the ability to explain complex ideas simply.
• Structured problem-solving and clear writing.
• Comfort with ambiguity and fast iteration.
• Collaborative working style in cross-functional teams.

Preferred Qualifications & Skills

• Familiarity with one or more emerging technologies, experience building with AI tools (LLMs, no-code or low-code prototyping)
• Prior product or consulting internship experience.
• Interest in themed entertainment or guest experience.

Education

• Currently enrolled undergraduate student in an accredited college/university, pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in Business, Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Information Technology or other related field.

Eligibility Requirements & Program Information

• Be enrolled in an accredited college/university pursuing a degree taking at least one class in the semester/quarter (spring/fall) prior to participation in the internship program AND returning to school the semester/quarter following the internship 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 M-F, 40 hours each week for the entire program duration: May/June - August/September 2027 (12 weeks).
• Able to provide own housing for the duration of the internship.
• Limited housing opportunities may be available for Florida Based Interns through American Campus Communities, for more information click here.
• Able to provide/have reliable transportation to/from work.
• Be compliant with The Disney Look appearance guidelines.

Disclaimer

The pay rate for this role in Glendale,CA OR Orlando, FL is $43 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.

This position is with Walt Disney Attractions Technology LLC, which is part of a business we call Disney Experiences.

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