Paid Media Intern, Summer 2026

Job ID 10138899 Location New York, New York, United States Business The Walt Disney Studios Date posted Jan. 25, 2026

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Job Summary:

About the Role & Program

Disney+ is the dedicated streaming home for movies and shows from Disney, Pixar, Marvel, Star Wars, and National Geographic, along with The Simpsons and much more. In select international markets, it also includes the general entertainment content brand, Star. The flagship direct-to-consumer streaming service from The Walt Disney Company, Disney+ offers an ever-growing collection of exclusive originals, including feature-length films, documentaries, live-action and animated series, and short-form content. With unprecedented access to Disney’s long history of incredible film and television entertainment, Disney+ is also the exclusive streaming home for the newest releases from The Walt Disney Studios. Disney+ is available as a standalone streaming service, as part of the Disney Bundle in the U.S. that gives subscribers access to Disney+, Hulu, and ESPN+. For more, visit disneyplus.com, or find the Disney+ app on most mobile and connected TV devices.

The Growth Marketing team is tasked with driving new subscriber acquisition & driving Disney Streaming’s profitability business objectives for Disney+ and The Disney Bundle. The team is responsible for the planning, execution, and optimization of user acquisition and performance marketing campaigns. The ideal candidate has a passion for the digital media landscape and understands the intricacies and unique attributes of every step in the marketing funnel. 

At Disney, we‘re storytellers. We make the impossible, possible. We do this through utilizing and developing cutting-edge technology and pushing the envelope to bring stories to life through our movies, products, interactive games, parks and resorts, and media networks. Now is your chance to join our talented team that delivers unparalleled creative content to audiences around the world. This internship is a full-time, three-month commitment in the New York, New York area from June-August 2026.

What You Will Do

You’ll be responsible for compiling updates on partner capabilities and offerings through vendor contact and disseminating to the rest of the team. You’ll also monitor trends, tools, opportunities and applications in both the digital media ecosystem and in the streaming industry, and apply knowledge accordingly, all while working in a fast-paced and dynamic working environment, supporting new products/businesses supported by a proven large-scale media property . On any given day, you might:

Learn and assist in applying Disney+’s display, video, and audio strategies to drive subscriber acquisition, conversion & efficiency
Assist with various essential tasks including budget management and reconciliation, media ad trafficking, tracking, and reporting
Support team in development and evaluation of publisher RFPs, while effectively utilizing media research tools and resources to create strong media plan recommendations
Maintain media plan documentation, insertion orders, contact lists, post-launch proof of placement decks, etc. from the beginning through the end of the campaign lifecycle
Execute Quality Assurance (QA) of ad tracking functionality and creative units to identify and solve any issues
Track partner performance daily to ensure campaign effectiveness, holding partners accountable for achieving KPIs

Required Qualifications & Skills

Ideal candidate will have some experience with direct response campaigns

Hands on experience with Google Marketing Platform suite (i.e. DV360, CM, etc.), Yahoo DSP or Amazon DSP

Skilled in all Microsoft Office Products, specifically Excel

Flexibility & ability to work in a fast paced and dynamic environment

A strong communicator with a can-do, positive attitude and a strong desire to get things done

Sense of humor and desire to have fun!

Preferred Qualifications & Skills

Media agency internship experience
Digital Media Marketing internship experience
Global/international media buying experience

Education

Preferred Junior or Senior in pursuit of a Bachelor of Arts or Bachelor of Science degree
Majors in Business Administration, Marketing, Communications, Advertising, Media or related majors are preferred

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:

The approximate dates of this internship are June through August 2026

Candidate must be able to have a consistent, reliable work schedule and available to work full time hours (approximately 40 hours per week) Monday through Friday for the duration of the internship

Able to provide own housing and transportation in the NY, NY area

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 The Walt Disney Studios:

For over 95 years, The Walt Disney Studios has been the foundation on which The Walt Disney Company was built. Today it brings quality movies, episodic storytelling, music, and stage plays to consumers throughout the world. The Walt Disney Studios encompasses a collection of respected film studios, including Disney, Walt Disney Animation Studios, Pixar Animation Studios, Marvel Studios, Lucasfilm, 20th Century Studios, and Searchlight Pictures. It is also home to Disney Theatrical Productions, producer of world-class stage shows.

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 Entertainment Operations LLC, which is part of a business we call The Walt Disney Studios.

Disney Entertainment Operations 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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