Disney Live Entertainment Tech Intern Summer, 2026
About The Position
Through innovative storytelling and a culture of collaboration, Disney Live Entertainment creates, produces, and delivers remarkable and engaging entertainment experiences. From the intimate to the spectacular, our work can be seen at Disney theme parks, resort hotels, cruise ships, and other locations the world over! This diverse team – representing a wide variety of disciplines and talents from technical directors, writers, and lighting designers to choreographers, cosmetologists, and music producers – brings magical worlds to life through technical expertise, performance excellence, incomparable ingenuity, unparalleled spectacle… and a dash of pixie dust! The approximate date of this internship is May 2026 to August 2026, located in Orlando, FL. The Entertainment Tech Intern will participate in equipment staging for all Walt Disney World theme parks, water parks, Disney Springs, and ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex. Support the Parks’ technical daily operation, atmosphere shows, parades, props logistics, and special events. Assist Stage Technicians and perform the detailed operation of audio/video/lighting equipment, adhering to stage manager cues, time code, and/or self-cued events. Assist with safety checks before, during, and after performances to ensure safe performance.
Requirements
- Ability to adapt to this physically taxing role in an active environment that encompasses frequent lifting, climbing, squatting, and standing for long periods of time, and the ability to work, inclement or extreme weather conditions
- Entertainment technicians work within a live-show theatrical environment (environments such as radio, television, or film do not meet the qualifications)
- Validated understanding of theatrical terminology, documentation, and show-related equipment, including exposure to tech staging assist, props, and/or puppetry with an understanding of electrical circuitry.
- Strong oral/written communication with leadership experience, excellent interpersonal and partnership skills
- Currently enrolled as a Junior, Senior, or Graduate student earning a degree in Theater, Technical Theater, Technical Production, or related field
- Be enrolled in an accredited college/university, taking at least one class at the time of application posting, OR currently participating in a Disney College Program or Disney Internship.
- Be at least 18 years of age
- Possess unrestricted work authorization
- Possess a valid US driver’s license and have the ability to operate a company vehicle
- Have not completed one year of continual employment on a Disney internship or Disney College Program
- Fully available Sunday through Saturday, for the duration of the internship, 40 + hours per week
- Be compliant with The Disney Look appearance guidelines
- Able to provide reliable transportation to/from work
- Fully available Sunday through Saturday, for the duration of the internship, 40 + hours per week
Nice To Haves
- Technical experience in live entertainment in at least one of the following fields: Digital Audio and Sound Reinforcement Lighting with Conventional and Moving Light Operation Rigging Video Engineering and Projection Mapping Show Control/Automation Advanced System Networking
Responsibilities
- Participate in equipment staging for all Walt Disney World theme parks, water parks, Disney Springs, and ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex.
- Support the Parks’ technical daily operation, atmosphere shows, parades, props logistics, and special events.
- Assist Stage Technicians and perform the detailed operation of audio/video/lighting equipment, adhering to stage manager cues, time code, and/or self-cued events.
- Assist with safety checks before, during, and after performances to ensure safe performance.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Intern
Education Level
No Education Listed
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
