20th Television Business Affairs JD Intern, Summer/Fall 2026
About The Position
Join our dynamic 20th Television Business Affairs team as an intern! Our Studio Business Affairs team plays a vital role in negotiating deals and drafting agreements for top-tier talent—including producers, writers, directors, actors, and rights holders—for our scripted broadcast and streaming programming. Be at the forefront of the entertainment industry and gain business affairs experience in both development and series. You'll also collaborate closely with various departments such as development, production, finance, legal, and casting, providing essential business support and driving key ancillary activities. This is your opportunity to work in a fast-paced, innovative environment at one of the most prolific television studios in the world that is actively shaping the future of television and streaming entertainment. This is a part-time internship, and the approximate dates are from May/June 2026 through December 2026. If selected for this role, you will report directly to the Senior Vice President of Business Affairs.
Requirements
- A strong interest in entertainment law, the television business, and/or negotiation and strategy
- Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook is a must
- Demonstrated ability to multitask and meet deadlines under pressure
- A detail-oriented approach, even when handling a large volume of work
- Collaborative teammate who is also a self-starter and can work independently
- Demonstrate a high degree of discretion regarding sensitive and/or confidential 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
- Able to have a consistent, reliable work schedule throughout the internship
- The approximate dates of this internship are June 2026 through December 2026
- Able to work 20 - 24 hours per week, Monday through Friday, 9am - 6pm PST
- Able to provide own housing for the duration internship program in the Burbank, California area
- Able to provide/have reliable transportation to/from work
- Completion of one or more years of law school in a current JD program at the start of the internship
Nice To Haves
- Previous work experience or coursework in entertainment industry
Responsibilities
- Reviewing agreements and closed terms
- Drafting deal charts, memos and short form agreements
- Participating in various team, studio and departmental meetings
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Intern
Education Level
No Education Listed
