About the Role & Program

Do you ever wonder how movies are created for Disney+ and Disney Channel? The Disney Branded Television, Original Movies team is looking for an intern to join their department. The Original Movies group oversees projects from idea through release. They are the team behind such franchises as HIGH SCHOOL MUSICAL, DESCENDANTS, ZOMBIES, and CAMP ROCK. If you'd like to challenge your skills and learn more about the development of movies, then this might be the right role for you!

The approximate dates of this internship are June 2026 through December 2026. If selected for this position, you will report directly to the Coordinator, Original Movies. A cover letter indicating your interest in the Disney Branded Television Original Movies Intern, Summer/Fall 2026 is required to be considered for the opportunity.

What You Will Do

You will work hands-on with our Original Movies team. You will have the opportunity to see how an idea moves through the development process to become a movie first-hand. Not every day is the same in the department, but you should expect to be responsible for the following:

• Administrative Support – Note taking, participation in team discussions, and tasks as assigned

• Database Management – Assisting with the organizing of databases, such as submissions logs

• Coordinating Meetings – Interacting with outside businesses, and seeing the scope of the industry as a whole

• Reviewing Materials – Reading scripts and books submitted for development

• Production Timelines – Being a second set of eyes on tracking shoot schedules and materials that come in during pre-production, production, and post-production

Required Qualifications & Skills

• Organized, with the ability to work on multiple projects at once

• Self-starter, who contributes ideas and is ready to handle tasks big and small

• Positive attitude and willingness to learn

• A background working with Microsoft Office, Airtable, Adobe Acrobat, etc

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Preferred Qualifications

• A passion for reading and discovering new content

• General knowledge of Disney Branded Television, Original Movies

• Interest in entertainment, particularly development in Family/Children’s programming

• Previous entertainment internship experience

Education

• Candidates entering or in their final year are preferred

• Students majoring in Film or English related fields 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 Disney Branded Television Original Movies Intern, Summer/Fall 2026 is required to be considered for the opportunity.

Additional Information

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

• The approximate dates of this internship are June 2026 through December 2026

• Fully available from Monday through Friday, 9am to 6pm PT for the duration of the internship, 40 hours each week

• Able to provide own housing for the duration internship program in the Burbank, California area

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

The pay rate for this role in California 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.