Disney Branded Television Business Affairs JD Intern, Summer/Fall 2026

Job ID 10140518 Location Glendale, California, United States Business Disney Branded Television Date posted Jan. 29, 2026

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Job Summary:

About the Role & Program

Join us for the opportunity to intern with the Disney Branded Television’s Business Affairs team and become a meaningful member of the team! Disney Branded Television (DBT) develops and produces television series for the kids and family audience across linear and direct-to-consumer platforms. Our team is responsible for structuring, negotiating, documenting, and managing the DBT animation portfolio to engage above-the-line talent (writers, producers, directors and actors) and acquire underlying rights for DBT programming.

You will be a strong contributor by supporting deal negotiations to secure rights and interests in television series projects from initial development though production and delivery. You will aid in deal term tracking across various types of deals and platforms.

This is a part-time internship opportunity. The approximate dates of this internship are May/June 2026 through November/December 2026. If selected for this role, you will report directly to the Vice President, Business Affairs.

What You Will Do

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

Assisting with deal negotiations.
Drafting basic short form contracts involving the development and production of television pilots, series and films.
Learning the collaborative process between Business Affairs and Legal Affairs to secure legal and contractual rights in long-form agreements.
Assisting in development and updating of standard agreements, forms, and procedures.
Reviewing existing deal memos and contracts to create precedent charts.
Deal term tracking across various types of deals.

Required Qualifications & Skills

A strong interest in entertainment law, the television business, animation and/or negotiation theory/strategy (relevant coursework is a bonus).
Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook is a must.
Experience working in collaborative environments and managing multiple projects.
High attention to detail and experience multitasking in a fast-paced environment.

Preferred Qualifications

Previous work experience in the entertainment industry, and basic knowledge of copyright law.

Education

Currently enrolled at an accredited law school and legally eligible to work in the U.S.
Completion of one or more years of law school in a current JD program at the start of the internship

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
The approximate dates of this internship are May/June 2026 through November/December 2026
Able to work 20 - 24 hours per week, Monday through Friday, 9am - 6pm PST
Able to provide own housing for the duration internship program in the California area
Able to provide/have reliable transportation to/from work

The pay rate for this role in California is $41.40 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 Branded 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 Walt Disney Pictures, which is part of a business we call Disney Branded Television.

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