Executive Communications & Public Affairs Intern, Spring 2027

About The Role
The Walt Disney World® Resort is looking for a creative, dynamic communicator to support the Communications & Public Affairs department and the Executive Communications team. This position will primarily support the development of graphics, social media content, presentation templates, and other assets as needed. The intern will also help create written and visual communications that enable senior leaders to connect with Cast Members, business partners, and external audiences. This role offers the opportunity to collaborate across teams and contribute to executive communications presentations, events, and engagements.

What You Will Do
As an Executive Communications & Public Affairs Intern, you’ll have the opportunity to:

Contribute to the development of executive communications strategies

Develop and design presentations

Film and edit videos for social media channels

Design graphics as needed for the Communications & Public Affairs team

Collaborate with the Communications & Public Affairs team to help ensure we tell our stories in the most innovative and creative ways

Build relationships with partners locally and across the company to amplify our message

Support the planning and execution of executive communications programs and events

Assist with preparation, communication, and facilitation of executive communications presentations

Assist with coordinating and supporting ongoing executive engagement tactics

Create and update various forms of written communication, such as scripts and correspondence

General administrative support

This internship is a full-time opportunity for six months, from January 2027 through June 2027 .

Please Apply If You Have/Are

A professional demeanor and poise to work with the most senior leaders at the Resort

An ability to tell effective stories, visually and verbally

A self-starter with the ability to prioritize and meet deadlines

The ability to work independently, as well as within a team environment

Strong critical thinking and problem-solving skills

Effective collaboration and integration skills

Project management skills that can shape the overall vision of a project with key partners to deliver results

Thrive on building new relationships and carefully fostering existing ones

A quick learner who enjoys taking on new challenges big and small

Able to safeguard confidential information

Ability to develop effective communications with minimal editing; AP Style

Ability to create visually compelling presentations with Canva, Apple Keynote, and/or Microsoft PowerPoint

Demonstrated proficiency in design and photo editing/experience with Adobe Creative Suite

Proficient in Adobe Premiere Pro or other video editing software

Expertise in capturing and editing content for social media, including Instagram and LinkedIn

Experience with both Mac and Windows operating systems, with high expertise in Mac

Willingness to learn new software applications

Available to work evenings and weekends when needed

It Would Also Be Great If You Have /Are Familiar With

Previous Disney experience

Public speaking and sharing professional presentations

Crafting and organizing events

Supporting executives or public figures (e.g., local government officials)

Social Media planning experience

Knowledge of HTML

Microsoft Teams and other Microsoft 365 applications

Education

Junior or Senior year preferred

Pursuing a degree in Communications, English, Creative Writing, Marketing, Public Relations, Public Affairs, Journalism, Customer Engagement, Social Communication, Broadcast Communications, or other relevant subjects

Required Materials
A portfolio that represents your best written and visual examples is required . For full consideration, please include a link to your portfolio on your résumé . Applicants without a portfolio will not be considered a complete application packet and may not be fully considered for the position. Please visit our support site for additional information.

Eligibility Requirements & Program Information
Candidates for this opportunity MUST meet all the requirements below

Be enrolled in an accredited college/university, pursuing a degree, taking at least one class at the time of application, OR currently participating in a Disney College Program or Disney Internship

Have not completed one year of continual employment on a Disney Internship or Disney College Program

Be at least 18 years of age

Possess unrestricted work authorization

Additional Information

The approximate dates of this internship are January 2027 through June 2027

Fully available from Monday - Friday, 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM Eastern Time Zone, with possible weekends or shifts that are outside of these hours for the duration of the internship, 40 hours each week

Able to provide own housing for the duration of the internship program in the Orlando, Florida area

Able to provide/have reliable transportation to/from work

Be aligned with The Disney Look appearance guidelines

We provide limited housing opportunities for Florida-based Disney Interns through American Campus Communities. For more information, click here

The pay rate for this internship in Orlando, Florida, is $23.00 per hour. Select benefits may be provided as part of the compensation package, such as medical, financial, and/or other benefits. To learn more about our benefits, visit: https://jobs.disneycareers.com/benefits.

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