National Geographic Unscripted Development Intern, Summer 2026
About The Position
Join us for the opportunity to gain a deeper understanding of the magic, approach, and teamwork behind National Geographic’s Unscripted and Natural History Docuseries! Our mission is to commission gripping, entertaining factual series which drives a deeper connection to our world. As an intern, you will learn how National Geographic series evolve from pitch to greenlight, what it takes to commission a show on our network, and all the various stakeholders who play a role in producing and promoting our premium content. The approximate dates of this internship are from June 2026 through August 2026. If selected for the opportunity, you will report directly to the Specialist, Development. A cover letter indicating your interest in the National Geographic Unscripted Development Intern, Summer 2026 position is required to be considered for this opportunity.
Requirements
- Strong oral and written communication skills
- Detail-oriented and organized
- Curious and creative
- Ability to handle and prioritize simultaneous projects and meet deadlines
- Self-motivated and resourceful, with the ability to work with minimal supervision and exercise independent judgment
- Proficient in the use of MS Word and Excel
- Strong interest in TV and entertainment
- 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 National Geographic Unscripted Development Intern, Summer 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 August 2026
- Fully available from Monday through Friday, 9am – 6pm ET for the duration of the internship, 40 hours each week
- Able to provide own housing for the duration internship program in the DC area
- Able to provide/have reliable transportation to/from work
Nice To Haves
- Strong interest in factual content and specific enthusiasm for National Geographic programming
Responsibilities
- Offer a fresh and creative perspective on ideas that are pitched to the Development Team.
- Read treatments/decks, watch sizzles, and share thoughts on projects in our Development Pipeline.
- Assist with the execution of key processes and workflows, such as organizing project materials, distributing meeting agendas, and recording meeting minutes.
- Attend multiple internal and external meetings to absorb information and contribute to discussions when suitable.
- Build numerous connections across several departments in the company.
- Conduct research as needed.
- Showcase talent and key learnings during a mock pitch for a potential National Geographic docuseries at the conclusion of the internship.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Intern
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
