Disney Entertainment Television Communication Intern, Spring 2027

About the role

The Disney Entertainment Television Communications team is seeking a Communications Intern to gain hands-on experience across multiple communications functions. This opportunity will provide exposure to media relations, executive communications, research, and storytelling while offering a broad understanding of how communications supports Disney Entertainment Television's brands, content, and business priorities.

The approximate dates of this internship are from January 2027-June 2027.

What you Will Do:

• Assist various Disney Entertainment Television Communications teams with department initiatives and projects
• Support the social strategy for senior executive leaders, including drafting initial copy and caption options and compiling monthly performance data
• Conduct research on media trends, entertainment news, industry developments, and audience insights.
• Monitor and compile media coverage, press clips, podcasts, and social media activity
• Assist with drafting and editing communications materials, presentations, executive biographies, and internal updates
• Maintain project trackers, editorial calendars, media lists, and other communications resources
• Contribute creative ideas and perspective during team discussions and brainstorming sessions
• Support project coordination needs as assigned

Basic Qualifications

• Demonstrated written communication skills
• Experience using Microsoft Office applications, including Word, PowerPoint, Excel, and Outlook
• Ability to manage multiple assignments and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment and communicate effectively with a variety of stakeholders

Preferred Qualifications 

• Familiarity with entertainment, television, streaming, digital media, or pop culture trends
• Previous internship, campus leadership, student media, public relations, marketing, communications, or social media experience
• Experience creating presentations, newsletters, social media content, or other communications materials
• Familiarity with Canva, SharePoint, Microsoft Teams, Google Workspace, or similar collaboration tools
• Experience conducting research, compiling reports, or analyzing media trends
• Interest in pursuing a career in communications, publicity, media, or entertainment

Education

• Currently pursuing a Bachelor's degree in Communications, Public Relations, Journalism, Marketing, Media Studies, English, Business, or a related field.

• Senior year preferred

Eligibility Requirements & Program Information

• 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
• The approximate dates of this internship are January 2027 until June 2027
• Fully available from Monday through Friday, 9am to 6pm PT for the duration of the internship, 40 hours each week
• Able to provide own housing for the duration internship program in the Burbank, CA area

This position is with American Broadcasting Companies, Inc., which is part of a business we call Disney Entertainment Television.

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