Disney Branded Television Casting Intern, Summer/Fall 2026
About The Position
Do you want to help shape the future of media and entertainment by supporting the Disney Branded Television Casting team in both Live-Action and TV Animation, being a part of talent ideas and outreach for creative storytelling? Join us for the opportunity to join the Disney Branded Television Casting team as an Intern. We're looking for someone who is self-motivated, curious, embraces innovation, and has a strong desire to learn and grow within the industry. If you are passionate about television, live-action and animation, and interested in pursuing a career in casting, then this is a great role for you! The approximate dates of this internship are June 2026 through December 2026. If selected for this internship, you will report directly to Vice President, Casting. A cover letter indicating your interest in the Disney Branded Television Casting Intern, Summer/Fall 2026 position is required to be considered for the opportunity. Our values include: Creating a supportive team environment where each member feels comfortable sharing opinions and thoughts. Finding new ways to approach challenging situations and problem solving. Championing each other to collaborate and think outside the box.
Requirements
- Experience using Microsoft Office (Outlook, Excel, Word, PowerPoint)
- A high attention to detail and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment
- A background working with both Mac and PC operating systems
- A strong curiosity in Television and the Entertainment Industry
- Strong organizational skills and ability to pay close attention to detail while balancing multiple projects at once
- Exceptional verbal, written (spelling, punctuation, grammar) and interpersonal communication skills– collaboration skills are important
- Ability to handle 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
- A cover letter indicating your interest in the Disney Branded Television Casting Intern, Summer/Fall 2026 position is required.
- 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, 9am to 6pm PT for the duration of the internship, 40 hours each week
- Able to provide own housing for the duration internship program in the Burbank, California area
- Able to provide/have reliable transportation to/from work
Nice To Haves
- Previous experience in entertainment and casting
- Familiarity with online short-form media and like genres
- Experience using iMovie/iDVD/Final Cut Pro/Adobe Premiere/Airtable
- Experience with FileMaker Pro, QwireCast, Canva
- Junior or Senior year preferred
Responsibilities
- Help support the Casting team in both Live-Action and TV Animation projects.
- Familiarize yourself with our shows, research actors, update reports, compile memos, and support various talent initiatives and outreach.
- Handle some basic administrative duties of light desk and phone coverage.
- Join meetings and share talent ideas.
- Assist with the day-to-day responsibilities of the Casting department:
- Become a member of a smart, fun, and collaborative team.
- Assist the department in identifying and casting emerging talent.
- Help find new and creative ways to work together with an eye toward quality and efficiency.
- Opportunity to learn about internal and external industry colleagues through light desk and phone coverage.
- Liaising with talent representatives regarding actor availability and material for casting consideration.
- Assisting in compiling grids/charts, documents, memos and scheduling.
- Research actors and brands/current trends.
- Handle confidential and other sensitive information.
- Providing support with basic editing for demo reels and other items.
- Supporting various talent initiatives and outreach such as Actor Workshops, and local shows/events.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Intern
Education Level
No Education Listed
