About the Role & Program

Join National Geographic’s Marketing Operations team, where you’ll help bring innovative content and strategy to life. Our team drives subscription growth for a range of products—including the iconic magazine, digital access, and specialty publications—while also supporting integrated initiatives across Disney brands. As an intern, you’ll gain hands-on experience in digital marketing, web activations, and the marketing funnel, collaborating with stakeholders to build and implement campaigns that engage audiences and encourage subscriptions. You’ll also have the opportunity to contribute to research projects focused on consumer journeys and emerging platforms, preparing you for a dynamic career in marketing.

This internship is a full-time, three-month commitment in the Washington, DC area from May/June 2026 to August/September 2026. If selected for this role, you will report to the Manager, Digital Marketing. A cover letter indicating your interest in the National Geographic Digital Marketing Intern, Summer 2026 position is required in order to be considered for the opportunity.

What You Will Do

• Map and document current acquisition touchpoints to design a better user experience.

• Build and edit marketing components to facilitate a functional marketing funnel.

• Research the checkout experiences of other subscription-based businesses.

• Learn project management software and coordinate tasks with internal and external stakeholders.

• Create a project timeline for the streamlining of marketing campaign development.

Required Qualifications & Skills

• Experience using Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook.

• Experience working in collaborative environments and managing multiple projects.

• Experience researching and/or using a range of tools to acquire information and present findings.

• High attention to detail and ability to learn new tools and technology.

• Comfortable initiating and leading small meetings.

• Strong organizational skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous experience with marketing, tech or media companies.

• Previous campaign management experience using CMS software.

• Basic knowledge of HTML/CSS.

• Familiarity with software like: Jira, Braze, Airtable, Salesforce.

Education

• Junior or Senior year preferred.

• Major or previous coursework in Communications, Marketing, Advertising, Business Administration, or related major 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 Required Documents

• A cover letter indicating your interest in the National Geographic Digital Marketing Intern, Summer 2026 position is required.

Additional Information

• Able to have a consistent, reliable work schedule throughout the internship

• The approximate dates of this internship are May/June 2026 through August/September 2026

• Fully available from Monday through Friday, 9am to 6pm ET for the duration of the internship

• Able to provide own housing for the duration internship program in the Washington D.C. area

• Able to provide/have reliable transportation to/from work

The pay rate for this role in Washington D.C. 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.