Disney Television Animation Development & Current Series Intern, Summer/Fall 2026
About The Position
Join us for an opportunity to be a part of Disney Television Animation (DTVA)! We are an industry leader in the creation of animated television series for kids and families. The studio brings creative and production expertise together under the leadership of Disney Branded Television. DTVA’s Current Series division provides creative oversight and management over all Kids and Family animated series. This is a full-time internship, and approximate dates of this internship are from June 2026 through December 2026. If selected for this role, you will report directly to the Director of Current Series. A cover letter indicating your interest in the Disney Television Animation Development & Current Series Intern, Summer/Fall 2026 position is required.
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.
- 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 Development & Current Series Intern, Summer/ Fall 2026 position is required
- 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
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
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.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Intern
