Disney Ad Sales, Graduate Data Science Engineering Intern, Summer 2026

Job ID 10137250 Location New York, New York, United States Business Disney Advertising Date posted Dec. 02, 2025

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Job Summary:

About the Role & Program:

The Data & Measurement Sciences Team, under the Disney Advertising Sales organization within Disney Entertainment & ESPN (DEE), is comprised of subject matter experts in the following areas:

Identity

Data Interoperability

Measurement

Addressability

Programmatic

Data-forward business development

We are an outstanding organization made up of Data Scientists, Data Engineers, Data Strategists, Analysts and business domain experts. We collaborate with both internal and external teams to lead data-driven initiatives in support of the Advertising Sales organization.

What You Will Do:

The Data Science Engineering Graduate Intern will join our team of Data Scientists and Data Engineers to assist with the development of best-in-class data products to support Disney Advertising Sales. Lead a project tailored to your interests and experience in close collaboration with a mentor to learn how production-grade data processes are developed at scale. You’ll collaborate closely with other members of the Data Science Engineering team while developing a deeper, first-hand understanding of how the Advertising Sales business intersects with Disney Entertainment and ESPN.

Lead a coding project end-to-end, in close collaboration with a mentor, and understand how the team’s work contributes to the Ad Sales organization overall
Learn how to contribute production-grade code to a complex data engineering system, and gain exposure to enterprise code collaboration patterns
Partner with senior members of the Data Science Engineering team to develop knowledge of advertising sales as an industry and the broad suite of datasets powering predictive models and analytical products
Collaborate with full-time data scientists and data engineers to gain perspective on different aspects of day-to-day projects and responsibilities
Attend team prioritization, reviews, and standups to understand ways of working and actively participate and contribute to cross-functional initiatives
Network with individuals across the Data & Measurement Sciences organization, as well as the broader Sales teams, to explore areas of opportunity for Data Science in Advertising

Required Qualifications & Skills:

Course or project-based experience developing code to manipulate data (SQL and Python preferred)

Course or project-based work using basic data Engineering Concepts (ETL, ELT)

Shown ability to communicate technical concepts to technical and non-technical audiences

Highly engaged, ambitious problem solver who is self-motivated and eager to learn

Eager to collaborate, become part of a team, and lean-in on asking questions from leadership

Education:

Major or previous coursework in Current enrollment in an accredited graduate program in Computer Science, Data Science, Information Systems, Software,, or related major preferred

Eligibility Requirements & Program Information:

Be enrolled in an accredited college/university pursuing a degree taking at least one class in the semester/quarter (spring/fall) prior to participation in the internship program AND returning to school the semester/quarter following the internship 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 role in New York, NY is $47.00 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.

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About Disney Advertising:

Disney Advertising is responsible for advertising sales and integrated marketing for The Walt Disney Company’s entertainment and sports offerings through linear, digital, social, audio and ad-supported streaming businesses. This includes ABC, ABC News, Disney+, Disney Channels Worldwide, Disney Digital, ESPN Networks, ESPN+, Freeform, FX, National Geographic, Hulu, and its eight ABC-owned local stations.

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 Advertising Sales, LLC, which is part of a business we call Disney Advertising.

Disney Advertising 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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