Games Audio Production Intern, Spring 2027
Job Summary:
About the Role & Program:
Our Games Audio Production Intern will assist the Disney, Pixar, Lucasfilm, and 20th Century teams on all aspects of the licensed game audio production process. This includes supporting music, voice-over, and sound design pipelines, participating in audio milestone reviews, and helping consolidate team feedback on sound quality and brand consistency. In this role, there is a heavy focus on administrative and coordination functions related to audio assets and reviews in a fast-paced environment. This internship is a full-time, six-month commitment in the Glendale, CA area from January to June 2027.
What You Will Do:
As part of our team, you will be responsible for partnering with the Audio Manager, Sound Supervisor, and Producers to deliver innovative, high-quality, and brand-enhancing audio experiences across our interactive portfolio.
On any given day you might:
- Support the audio approval process of interactive projects, ensuring timely delivery of technical and creative feedback to external partners
- Assist in organizing and tracking audio asset deliveries, including VO scripts, VO recordings, music mockups, final music recordings, video game soundtracks, and sound effects
- Participate in audio reviews and functional meetings, capturing notes and tracking follow-up items for the audio team
- Support the archiving of audio reference materials, brand guidelines, and master audio assets
- Play game development builds specifically to evaluate and generate feedback for music, sound design, and voice-over
- Attend VO sessions for Disney, Pixar, Lucasfilm, and 20th Century Games projects
Required Qualifications & Skills:
- Basic understanding of audio production workflows, including voice-over, music, and sound design
- Strong organizational and communication skills, with keen attention to audio quality details
- Proficiency in productivity tools (Excel, Word, PowerPoint) to manage asset trackers and feedback documents
- Genuine passion for game audio and an interest in how sound enhances interactive storytelling
- Effective relationship-building skills for collaborating with creative leads and external development partners
- Familiarity with Lucasfilm, Disney, Pixar, and 20th Century franchises and their iconic soundscapes
- Ability to work independently and manage multiple deadlines in a creative production environment
Preferred Qualifications & Skills:
- Experience with audio database platforms such as SoundMiner or Basehead
- Proficiency in Jira, Airtable, and SharePoint
- Familiarity with digital audio workstations (DAWs) or audio middleware (e.g., Wwise, FMOD)
Education:
Current Junior or Senior pursuing a Bachelor's degree in Media, Game Design, Music Production, Audio Engineering, Sound Design, or related creative field
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:
- Must be able to have a consistent, reliable work schedule throughout the internship. Core hours in office are 10-4 M-TH and work from home on Fridays.
- The dates of this internship are January 25th – June 6th, 2027
- Must provide own housing during the internship in the Glendale, CA area
- Must have reliable transportation to/from work
The pay rate for this role in Glendale, CA is $23.00 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.
About Disney Experiences:
Disney Experiences brings the magic of Disney stories and franchises to life through theme parks, resorts, cruise ships, unique vacation experiences, products and more around the world. Disney shines in the travel industry with six resort destinations in the United States, Europe and Asia; a top-rated cruise line; a popular vacation ownership program; and an award-winning guided family adventure business. Plus, Disney's global consumer products operations include the world's leading licensing business; the world's largest children's publishing brands; one of the world's largest licensors of games across all platforms; and Disney store locations around the world and on the web.
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 Online, which is part of a business we call Disney Experiences.
Disney Online 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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