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Disney Television Animation Development & Current Series Intern, Summer/Fall 202

Disney, Glendale, CA, United States

Salary: $22.50 per hour


Disney Television Animation Development & Current Series Intern, Summer/Fall 2026
Join us for an opportunity to be a part of Disney Television Animation (DTVA), an industry leader in the creation of animated television series for kids and families. The studio brings creative and production expertise together under the leadership of Disney Branded Television. DTVA’s Current Series division provides creative oversight and management over all Kids and Family animated series.

This is a full‑time internship from

June 2026 through December 2026 . If selected, you will report directly to the Director of Current Series. A cover letter indicating your interest is required.

What You Will Do:

Extensive reading and script coverage

Learning the basics of the production pipeline for 11 minute and 22 minute series

Shadowing executives at all relevant meetings, notes sessions, board pitches, and screenings

In‑depth training tips for note generation on scripts, storyboards, and animatics

Assist in building decks and acquiring assets for presentations, online conventions, and share‑outs

Suggest and present new strategies, initiatives, and ideas

Develop knowledge of creative talent through research and review of social media, TV, and film, and publishing content

Attend meet and greets with other overhead employees to learn about their roles and responsibilities

Required Qualifications & Skills:

Knowledge of the DTVA, Disney Channels, and Disney Plus brands

Strong writing skills

Analytical reading comprehension and critical thinking

A positive attitude and warm personality

Passion, a collaborative spirit, and a willingness to try new things

Preferred Qualifications:

Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (including Outlook, Excel, Word, PowerPoint)

Experience working in Adobe Photoshop

Organized, self‑sufficient, and quick to adapt

Education:

Students studying in their senior year preferred

Eligibility Requirements & Program Information:

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 Television Animation Development & Current Series Intern, Summer/Fall 2026 position is required

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, 9 am to 6 pm PT for the duration of the internship, 40 hours each week

Able to provide own housing for the duration of the internship program in the Glendale, 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.

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