Content Research Insights & Analytics Intern, Summer/Fall 2026

Job ID 10138487 Location Burbank, California, United States Business Disney Entertainment Television Date posted Feb. 02, 2026

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Job Summary:

About the Role & Program:

The Disney Entertainment Research, Insights, and Analytics team is searching for a motivated television enthusiast who is interested in using data to tell stories. You will be part of a team that provides insights using data and analytics to help support executives in their decision making. A distinguishing characteristic of the internship is the ability to work hands-on with real data and relay that information to all departments across Disney Entertainment and several within the larger Walt Disney Company.

This internship is a full-time, six-month commitment in Burbank, CA from June 2026-January 2027.

What You Will Do:

You will be guided by a team dedicated to ensuring you are properly taught, have the required access and software/tools, and gain the experience necessary to pursue a future career in data and analytics in the television industry. You will:

Gain hands-on experience reporting on key trends in the television industry and program viewership
Learn Nielsen and other software and business intelligence tools to report on program performance
Expand your technical skills (e.g. Excel, Looker, Alteryx, Tableau, etc.)
Discuss the changing television landscape with experienced industry professionals
Work with U.S. and Global Streaming data to contextualize streaming performance
Assist in creating and maintaining ratings reports, analyses, and presentations
Use internal and external analytics tools, SQL, and scripting languages to access and analyze multivariate data

Required Qualifications & Skills:

The ideal candidate would have a passion for all forms of television content
Proficiency with Excel – including lookups, arrays, and logic formulas
Proficiency with PowerPoint and Outlook
Experience or knowledge of SQL and cloud-based data warehouses
Outstanding communication skills – written, oral, presentation, and storytelling
Curiosity and passion for solving problems and answering challenging questions
Ability to be flexible, adapt to changing priorities, and able to juggle multiple projects
Extraordinarily organized and detail oriented

Preferred Qualifications:

Experience with Looker, Tableau, Alteryx or other BI technologies
Presentation graphics ability is a plus (Photoshop, Illustrator, etc.)
Experience working with large files/datasets

Education:

Junior or Senior year preferred
Major or previous coursework in Information Systems, Statistics, Business Analytics, Data Science, Mathematics, Computer Science, Engineering, Economics, or a related major is preferred

Optional Materials:

Candidates may choose to submit a writing sample that highlights an analytical project they completed as part of their application.

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

This internship is a full-time, six-month commitment in Burbank, CA from June 2026-January 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 in the Burbank, CA area
Able to provide reliable transportation to/from work in the Burbank, CA area.

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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.

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About Disney Entertainment Television:

Disney Entertainment Television is a collection of renowned content brands at The Walt Disney Company creating original entertainment and news programming for the company’s streaming platforms Disney+, Hulu and Star, and its broadcast and cable networks. Its extensive portfolio is comprised of ABC Entertainment, ABC News, ABC Owned Television Stations, Disney Branded Television, Freeform, FX, Hulu Originals, National Geographic Content and Onyx Collective, in addition to Disney Television Studios, which include 20th Television, 20th Television Animation, ABC Signature and Walt Disney Television Alternative. Responsible for over 4,500 hours of programming a year across more than 300 programs of all genres, Disney Entertainment Television’s creative brands are at the forefront of groundbreaking storytelling, captivating audiences and generating critical acclaim. In 2023, Disney Entertainment Television’s programming excellence earned 163 Emmy® nominations across daytime, primetime, news & documentary, and children’s & family categories.

About The Walt Disney Company:

The Walt Disney Company, together with its subsidiaries and affiliates, is a leading diversified international family entertainment and media enterprise that includes three core business segments: Disney Entertainment, ESPN, and Disney Experiences. From humble beginnings as a cartoon studio in the 1920s to its preeminent name in the entertainment industry today, Disney proudly continues its legacy of creating world-class stories and experiences for every member of the family. Disney’s stories, characters and experiences reach consumers and guests from every corner of the globe. With operations in more than 40 countries, our employees and cast members work together to create entertainment experiences that are both universally and locally cherished.

This position is with ABC Cable Networks Group, which is part of a business we call Disney Entertainment Television.

ABC Cable Networks Group is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, ancestry, age, marital status, military or veteran status, medical condition, genetic information or disability, or any other basis prohibited by federal, state or local law. Disney champions a business environment where ideas and decisions from all people help us grow, innovate, create the best stories and be relevant in a constantly evolving world.

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