Disney Entertainment Television Production Innovation Intern, Fall 2026

Job Posting Title: Disney Entertainment Television Production Innovation Intern, Fall 2026 Req ID: 10154490 Job Description: About the Role & Program Disney Entertainment Television’s Production Innovation team supports the exploration and adoption of emerging technologies across production, post-production, and creative workflows.

Partnering with creative, production, and technology teams, the group evaluates new tools and technologies and helps bring scalable solutions into real-world production environments across DET. As a Production Innovation Intern, you will gain hands-on experience supporting Innovation Lab activities, internal projects, and cross-functional initiatives.

This is a collaborative, fast-paced environment where you will be exposed to how new technologies are tested, demonstrated, and integrated across a major media organization. This is a full-time internship based in Burbank, CA from approximately August/September 2026 through January 2027.

If selected for this role, you will report to Alicia Cota, Manager, Production Innovation. What You Will Do On any given day, you may: Assist with Innovation Lab tours, demonstrations, and team events, including coordinating logistics, preparing materials, and supporting participant experience Support team trackers, databases, and documentation used to monitor initiatives, pilots, and ongoing workstreams Help prepare presentation materials, research summaries, and internal communications for creative, production, and technology stakeholders Conduct research on emerging production technologies, tools, and industry trends to support evaluation and experimentation Provide general team support, including maintaining internal resources and assisting with workspace and operational needs Participate in team meetings, capturing notes and helping track follow-ups and next steps across projects Required Qualifications & Skills Strong organizational skills and attention to detail, with the ability to manage multiple priorities Excellent written and verbal communication skills Ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment Proficiency with standard productivity tools (Microsoft Office, Teams, etc.) Interest in television production, media, and emerging technologies Preferred Qualifications Relevant coursework or project experience in media, production, technology, or communications Familiarity with project trackers, databases, or collaboration tools (e.g., Airtable, SharePoint) Hands-on experience with AI tools, creative software, or emerging media technologies Curiosity about how new technologies are evaluated and applied within the entertainment industry Education Junior or Senior standing preferred Major or coursework in Film/Television, Media Studies, Communications, Technology, or a related field 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 Information Able to have a consistent, reliable work schedule throughout the internship Fully available Monday through Friday for the duration of the internship, approximately 40 hours per week This role is based on-site in Burbank, CA Able to provide own housing for the duration of the internship program in the Burbank, CA area Able to provide 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.

Job Posting Segment: Walt Disney Television Entertainment Job Posting Primary Business: Production ABC Signature Primary Job Posting Category: Production Intern Employment Type: Full time Primary City, State, Region, Postal Code: Burbank, CA, USA Alternate City, State, Region, Postal Code: Date Posted: 2026-07-06