Disney Entertainment Television Strategic Communications Intern, Spring 2026

About the Role & Program:

Disney Entertainment Television’s Strategic Communications team drives storytelling and engagement across all DET brands and business units—including ABC, Hulu, Freeform, FX, Disney Branded Television, and National Geographic. Our team manages executive communications, internal communications, publicity video production, creative content, and technology platforms that support events and media. We are a collaborative group focused on creativity, innovation, and connection.

This internship is a full-time, six-month commitment in the Burbank, California area from January 2026-June 2026.

What You Will Do:

As a Strategic Communications Intern, you’ll gain hands-on experience supporting projects across publicity, internal communications, executive communications, and visual content creation. This is a fast-paced, creative environment where you’ll learn how communications strategy comes to life within one of the world’s leading entertainment companies.

On any given day you may:

• Collaborate with and shadow team members across multiple Strategic Communications disciplines, contributing to writing, editing, and organizing materials for internal newsletters, presentations, and event communications.

• Assist with video shoots, media tours, and other visual communications efforts, while supporting executive communications initiatives, including awards, recognition programs, and leadership messaging.

• Take and distribute concise meeting notes, assist in preparing agendas and presentations, and conduct research to support campaign planning, storytelling, and industry trend analysis.

• Help plan and staff internal and external events, occasionally providing support outside standard hours, and participate in team meetings, brainstorming sessions, and creative reviews.

• Gain a strong understanding of how communications strategy and storytelling operate across a large media organization.

• Build skills in writing, media production, project coordination, and stakeholder communications, and contribute to work that reaches employees, press, and partners across Disney Entertainment Television.

Required Qualifications & Skills:

• Demonstrated written and verbal communication skills.

• Detail - oriented with proven ability to manage complex tasks accurately and efficienctly.

• Ability to manage multiple assignments and meet deadlines in a fast-moving environment.

• Demonstrated interest in television, media, and corporate communications.

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Copilot).

• Experience with Canva, Keynote, or Adobe Creative Suite.

Preferred Qualifications & Skills:

• Coursework or prior internship experience in Communications, Journalism, Public Relations, or a related field.

• Experience creating or editing digital or video content.

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

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

• Fully available from January 2026 through June 2026

• Fully available from Monday through Friday, primarily, and occasionally nights and weekends for the duration of the internship, 40 hours each week

• Able to provide own housing for the duration of the internship program in the Burbank, California area

• Able to provide/have reliable transportation to/from work in the Burbank, California area

Materials Required:

• A portfolio review is required for this position. For full consideration, please include a link to your portfolio on your résumé. Applications without a portfolio 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 or additional information.

The pay rate for this role in 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.