Disney Entertainment Television Production Innovation Intern, Fall 2026

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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