Disneyland® Resort Public Relations Intern, Spring 2026

About the Role & Program

As an intern on the Disneyland® Resort Public Relations team, you will get to share exciting Disney news with journalists around the world! In this one-of-a-kind role, you'll be immersed in all facets of consumer PR: media relations, writing, strategy, integrated communications, showcasing success, events, and more. Expect more than your usual internship. This is outstanding stuff and a learning experience like no other!

The intern will report to the Manager, Public Relations

This internship is a full-time, six-month commitment in Anaheim, California, from January 2026 through June 2026

What you will do

As a Public Relations Intern, you’ll have the opportunity to:

• Support consumer and travel trade PR efforts that build awareness of new and existing guest experiences at the Disneyland® Resort, intending to drive visitation.
• Assist with project management and help sustain various PR reporting and tracking documents, ensuring they are updated. Examples include editorial calendars, project timelines, and status/assignment trackers.
• Draft and fact-check blog stories, pitches, press releases, fact sheets, key messages, and photo captions.
• Support with reviewing, collating, and providing feedback on written and visual content for accurate messaging.
• Tap into your storytelling ability to ideate engaging and timely media assets and story angles.
• Assist publicists in local, national, multicultural, and international media relations with inquiries/requests and media hosting.
• Monitor news landscape, online conversation, and media coverage on an ongoing basis. Develop media coverage reports and event recaps.
• Work with different lines of businesses, such as park and resort operations, entertainment, food & beverage, and merchandise.
• Collaborate with other communications teams like Public Affairs, Marketing Strategy, and Digital Strategy.
• Assist in maintaining the Disneyland Resort media resource site, DisneylandNews.com, as needed.
• Support a wide variety of media visits, familiarization tours, press events, and video/photo shoots.
• Manage PR amenity inventory.

Please apply if you have

• Strong written, verbal, and interpersonal expression.
• Familiarity with both Associated Press and SEO writing styles.
• Previous internship/experience working in Public Relations, Journalism, or Communications.
• Experience writing/editing press releases or reporting for a student or professional news outlet.
• Ability to engage with diverse media; provide assets (photos/videos), pitch stories, and host media at special events.
• Close awareness and attention to media conversation, industry landscape, and pop culture trends.
• Experience in creating copy and/or content for digital/social media.
• Familiarity with a hybrid work schedule in a corporate environment.
• Flexibility to work various hours, including early mornings and evenings.
• Computer proficiency within a Windows or MAC environment (both preferred).
• Experience in Microsoft Office Suite and Keynote or other presentation software.
• Strong organizational and multi-tasking skills and sharp attention to detail.
• Adept at adhering to tight deadlines and working independently with a flexible and adaptable approach.
• Shown understanding of Disney property and products (with emphasis on the Disneyland® Resort).

It would also be great if you have/are familiar with

• Media-tracking systems (e.g., Cision, Muck Rack).
• Project management tools and software (e.g., Monday.com, Smartsheet).
• Experience in graphic design, Canva, and Adobe Creative Suite.
• Proficiency with content management systems (e.g., WordPress).
• Exposure to the creative process for photography and video.
• Experience in analyzing media coverage and developing summary reports.
• Proficiency in speaking, reading, and writing in Spanish.

Education

• Junior or Senior preferred
• Pursuing a bachelor’s degree in journalism, Public Relations, Communications, Media Relations, or a related major.

Required Materials

• A writing sample and/or portfolio are required for this position. Longer-form writing samples, such as press releases and blog posts, are strongly preferred. Please attach a link to your writing sample to your resume. Applications without a writing sample link on the résumé will not be considered a completed 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 of 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.
• 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

• The approximate dates of this internship are January 2026 through June 2026.
• Fully available from Monday - Friday, 8:30 AM – 5:30 PM Pacific Time Zone for the duration of the internship, 40 hours each week.
• Be aligned with The Disney Look appearance guidelines.
• Able to provide own housing for the duration of the internship program in the Anaheim, California, area.
• Able to provide/have reliable transportation to/from work.

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The pay rate for this role in Anaheim, California, is $22.50 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.