Disney Television Animation Development & Current Series Intern, Summer/Fall 2026

The Walt Disney Company•Glendale, CA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Join Disney Television Animation (DTVA), an industry leader in creating animated television series for kids and families. The studio combines creative and production expertise under Disney Branded Television. DTVA's Current Series division oversees and manages all Kids and Family animated series. This is a full-time internship, running approximately from June 2026 through December 2026. The intern will report directly to the Director of Current Series. A cover letter is required for this position.

Requirements

Knowledge of the DTVA, Disney Channels, and Disney Plus brands
Strong writing skills
Analytical reading comprehension and critical thinking
A positive attitude and warm personality
Passion, a collaborative spirit, and a willingness to try new things
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
Be at least 18 years of age
Possess unrestricted work authorization
Able to have a consistent, reliable work schedule throughout the internship
Fully available from Monday through Friday, 9 am to 6 pm PT for the duration of the internship, 40 hours each week
Able to provide own housing for the duration of the internship program in the Glendale, California area
Able to provide/have reliable transportation to/from work

Nice To Haves

Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (including Outlook, Excel, Word, PowerPoint)
Experience working in Adobe Photoshop
Organized, self-sufficient, and quick to adapt
Students studying in their senior year preferred

Responsibilities

Extensive reading and script coverage
Learning the basics of the production pipeline for 11 minute and 22 minute series
Shadowing executives at all relevant meetings, notes sessions, board pitches, and screenings
In-depth training tips for note generation on scripts, storyboards, and animatics
Assist in building decks and acquiring assets for presentations, online conventions, and share-outs
Suggest and present new strategies, initiatives, and ideas
Develop knowledge of creative talent through research and review of social media, TV, and film, and publishing content
Attend meet and greets with other overhead employees to learn about their roles and responsibilities