Disney Television Animation Creative Production Intern, Summer 2026

The Walt Disney Company • Glendale, CA

1d • Onsite

About The Position

This internship at Disney Television Animation (DTVA) offers an opportunity to strengthen creative skills and learn the process of animated television production. DTVA is a leading studio in creating animated content for preschoolers, kids, and tweens, integrating programming and production expertise under Disney Channels Worldwide leadership. The role is designed for individuals curious and eager to learn about animated television.

Requirements

• Experience using MS Office Suite: Outlook, Excel, Word, PowerPoint.
• Prior (external to school) internship within media/entertainment.
• Strong interest and passion for animation.
• Strong curiosity in television and the entertainment industry.
• Knowledge of Disney Television Animation content.
• Must be highly organized and detail oriented.
• 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 Television Animation Creative Production Intern, Summer 2026 position is required along with a link to your portfolio/website included on your resume or cover letter.
• Applications without a portfolio will not be considered for this position.
• Able to have a consistent, reliable work schedule throughout the internship.
• 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 Glendale, California area.
• Able to provide/have reliable transportation to/from work.

Nice To Haves

• Proven experience with Photoshop, Flash, After Effects, Storyboard Pro, Illustrator, and Maya a plus.
• Junior or Senior year preferred.
• A student studying in Animation, Illustration, Sequential Arts, Entertainment Design or a related discipline.

Responsibilities

• Learn the inner workings of the creative and production side of the organization.
• Gain insight into the world of storytelling through exposure to a writer’s room, storyboard pitches, casting (recording/ADR session), script breakdown, tracking artwork, and the post-production process including calling retakes and attending mix/playback to delivery.
• Be assigned to a show(s) on an animated TV series and gain insight into production and artistic staff responsibilities.
• Collaborate with production/creative teams and technical staff on various, ongoing projects.
• Shadow and learn the responsibilities of an Artist within a studio environment.
• Gain insight into the world of storytelling.

Benefits

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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Intern
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees