Corporate Innovation Intern, Glendale, Summer 2026

Job ID 10142977 Location Glendale, California, United States Business The Walt Disney Company (Corporate) Date posted Mar. 20, 2026

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Job Summary:

About the Role & Program

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.

The Corporate Innovation team at The Walt Disney Company is a highly visible corporate team of professionals who act as in-house consultants/strategists responsible for the identification, analysis, development and execution of corporate innovation initiatives. Specific activities include developing data-driven hypotheses, strategies, and tactics to develop new businesses; identifying, evaluating and negotiating equity investments; managing a portfolio of current investments; incubating or accelerating potential new businesses, assessing emerging market opportunities and fostering innovation within and across TWDC's businesses. The team's activities and accomplishments have contributed to the global strategy and success of The Walt Disney Company across its business units: Studio Entertainment, Media Networks, Direct-to-Consumer International, and Parks, Experiences and Consumer Products.

As an intern on the Corporate Innovation team, you will be involved in developing technical solutions for potential business opportunities, due diligence, and sourcing of technologies. The responsibilities center on software development and prototyping, analysis and research of relevant trends and technologies, and the respective companies in those sectors. Creating software applications and presentations of work will also be a primary function of this internship.

What You Will Do

Develop software solutions for potential business opportunities
Conduct research and due diligence on potential opportunities

Prepare a variety of presentation materials for the Corporate Innovation team

Assist with evaluation of industry research on technologies and markets with the potential to impact and/or disrupt the future of media and entertainment

Research and identify critical technologies that impact the media and entertainment business globally

Investigate emerging innovation trends

Participate in tech community outreach

Required Qualifications & Skills

Experience using Microsoft Azure, Google Cloud platform, and Amazon AWS APIs
Proficiency with writing and deploying code
Familiarity with recent vibe coding tools
Proficiency in navigating different software solutions to build apps
Proficiency in Zoom, Microsoft Office (i.e., Excel, PowerPoint, Teams, etc.) and Keynote
Self-starter with ability to work in a fast-paced entrepreneurial environment
Strong organization & communication skills

Required Materials

An online portfolio of recent, relevant coding work is required as part of this application process. This can be from previous internships and personal and/or college courses. This portfolio must be included as a URL link listed on your resume. For full consideration, please include a link in your resume. Applicants without a portfolio will not be considered a complete application packet and may not be fully considered for the position.

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Preferred Qualifications & Skills

Passion for startups, venture investment, and technology
Experience preparing presentation materials

Education

Currently enrolled as a junior or senior pursuing a bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Product Management, Business, Economics, Analytics or a related discipline.

Eligibility Requirements & Program Information

Candidates for this opportunity MUST meet all the requirements below:

Be enrolled in an accredited college/university taking at least one class in the semester/quarter (spring/fall) prior to participation in the internship program 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

The pay rate for this internship in California is $42 per hour. Select benefits may be provided as part of the compensation package, such as medical, financial, and/or other benefits. To learn more about our benefits visit: https://jobs.disneycareers.com/benefits.

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About The Walt Disney Company (Corporate):

At Disney Corporate you can see how the businesses behind the Company’s powerful brands come together to create the most innovative, far-reaching and admired entertainment company in the world. As a member of a corporate team, you’ll work with world-class leaders driving the strategies that keep The Walt Disney Company at the leading edge of entertainment. See and be seen by other innovative thinkers as you enable the greatest storytellers in the world to create memories for millions of families around the globe.

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 Worldwide Services, Inc., which is part of a business we call The Walt Disney Company (Corporate).

Disney Worldwide Services, Inc. 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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