Disney Platform Distribution Business Affairs Undergrad Intern, Summer 2026

Job ID 10140978 Location New York, New York, United States / Bristol, Connecticut, United States Business Disney Platform Distribution Date posted Feb. 10, 2026

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Job Summary:

About the Role & Program:

The Platform Distribution team is responsible for driving global distribution strategy for The Walt Disney Company’s media networks, direct-to-consumer services, FAST, and digital transactional businesses, providing consumers around the world access to the content they want most, on the latest platforms in a rapidly-evolving industry.

As a Business Affairs intern, you will support contractual and business strategies for the Platform Distribution Strategy team supporting the media networks, direct-to-consumer, FAST, and digital transactional businesses. The Intern supports creation of resources and documents that streamline our contractual processes and ensure consistency and compliance across the various businesses. Additionally, the role will focus on analyzing contracts with content distributors; understanding the contractual landscape and impacts of Most Favored Nations (MFN) clauses to our business strategies; and participating in evaluating new distribution opportunities. This internship is a full-time, approximately 3-month commitment in New York, NY OR Bristol, CT from June 2026 – August 2026.

What You Will Do:

On any given day you might:

Support the Platform Distribution Strategy team in negotiations with clients such as cable, digital MVPDs, digital platforms, transactional, and FAST
Collaborate with senior members of the Business Affairs team to implement standard terms and deal structures that can be applied across accounts
Maintain various contractual analyses and summaries across accounts and services
Assist senior members of Business Affairs to provide timely and thoughtful contractual advice on potential risks and challenges, and propose practical, responsive solutions
Collaborate with internal stakeholders in Sales, Operations and Legal
Manage and present assigned projects (e.g., contractual analysis, industry risks and opportunities)

Required Qualifications & Skills:

Please apply if you have:

Related work, internship and/or educational experience within legal, business affairs, strategy or a related media field
Interest in content distribution landscape, competitors, and current trends in the industry
Experience using Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams and Outlook
Excellent analytical and communication skills, a strategic mindset and a collaborative spirit
Attention to detail and an aptitude for navigating and analyzing contracts and other legal documents to determine contractual ramifications of deal points

Preferred Qualifications & Skills:

Previous experience (academic or internship) or an interest in media, content distribution, or legal
Previous contract reading experience

Education:

Juniors or Seniors preferred
Major or previous coursework in Business, Legal Studies, or related major 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:

Must have full-time availability for the duration of the internship: June 2026-August 2026
Able to have a consistent, reliable work schedule throughout the internship
This internship is an in-person position Monday through Thursday and a remote position requiring a working, reliable internet connection as well as a quiet, dedicated workspace on Fridays
Fully available from Monday to Friday, 9am to 6pm EST for the duration of the internship, approximately 40 hours each week
Able to provide own housing for the duration of the internship program in the New York, NY OR Bristol, CT area
Able to provide/have reliable transportation to/from work

The pay rate for this role in New York 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 Platform Distribution:

Disney Platform Distribution manages all third-party media sales efforts for distribution; affiliate-related business operations for all of the Company's direct-to-consumer services and linear media networks; and content sales agreements for Disney Entertainment and ESPN.

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 Disney Content Sales LLC, which is part of a business we call Disney Platform Distribution.

Disney Content Sales LLC 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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