Antipiracy Technical/Operations Intern, Spring 2027

The Walt Disney Company • Burbank, CA

11h • Onsite

About The Position

The Disney Global Antipiracy Group works to prevent online piracy involving film, television, and live events, as well as the sale of unauthorized or unlicensed consumer products associated with Disney properties. This internship provides practical experience working with an international team of specialists on illicit content distribution and unauthorized merchandise, with exposure to operational management of global vendor programs.

The intern supports online enforcement, researches piracy technologies, websites, e-commerce platforms, and apps, tracks piracy data, and prepares regular reports on piracy and consumer trends. The role is cross-functional, with exposure to legal enforcement, vendor management, data analysis, and emerging technologies used to protect creators and the business. The internship is scheduled to run from January through June 2027, for 16–20 hours per week, in Burbank, California. The intern reports directly to the VP of Antipiracy Operations.

Requirements

• Demonstrated strong interest in entertainment law, the television industry, and negotiation theory or strategy; relevant coursework is advantageous.
• Familiarity with digital and social media platforms, e-commerce ecosystems, and emerging A.I. technology.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook.
• Experience working effectively within collaborative teams and managing multiple projects simultaneously.
• Exceptional attention to detail and a track record of multitasking successfully in dynamic, fast-paced environments.
• Be enrolled in an accredited college or university and pursuing a degree while taking at least one class at the time of application, or currently participating in a Disney College Program or Disney Internship.
• Be at least 18 years of age.
• Possess unrestricted work authorization.
• Maintain a consistent, reliable work schedule throughout the internship.
• Be able to work 16–20 hours per week.
• Provide own housing for the duration of the internship in Burbank, California.
• Provide or have reliable transportation to and from work.

Nice To Haves

• Previous work experience in the entertainment industry or other creative industries.
• Junior or senior year of college preferred.
• A business, entertainment, television, humanities, or journalism major or previous coursework.

Responsibilities

• Conduct targeted research and gather intelligence across global e-commerce marketplaces, social media platforms, and digital networks.
• Assist in compiling data, analyzing piracy trends, and generating reports.
• Support the team in evaluating and testing new technologies, such as A.I.
• Track vendor performance metrics and reports.
• Contribute to ad-hoc investigative projects as directed by the management team.

Benefits

• Select benefits may be provided as part of the compensation package, such as medical, financial, and/or other benefits, depending on the level and position offered.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Intern