Disney Public Relations/Communications Intern, Spring 2027

The Walt Disney Company • Celebration, FL

2d • Onsite

About The Position

This full-time, six-month internship is part of Disney Experiences Communications & Public Affairs and runs from January through June 2027. Interns will be placed on a communications team based on their background, skills, and business needs, with placements in Orlando, Florida, or Anaheim, California. The role contributes to creative and strategic communication and content creation across owned and earned media, internal and external channels, executive communications, public relations, public affairs, and corporate social responsibility.

Placement teams include Disneyland Resort Public Relations; Disney Experiences Communications Events; Disney Experiences Editorial Communications; Walt Disney World Resort Communications & Public Affairs; Disney Experiences Corporate Social Responsibility Communications; and Walt Disney World Resort Public Relations. Work may involve writing and editing content, creating visual and video materials, supporting media relations and public affairs, assisting with events, and coordinating projects and logistics. Interns must be available for 40 hours each week and may occasionally work nights or weekends.

Requirements

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills across print, web, social, and video formats; proficiency in AP Style.
• Experience creating basic visual communications such as graphics, photos, or videos, and interest in developing creative skills.
• Social media knowledge across Instagram, LinkedIn, TikTok, YouTube, and X.
• Organized and self-starting, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines professionally.
• Strong collaboration and teamwork skills, including comfort working with partners at all levels.
• Ability to remain calm under pressure and work effectively in a fast-paced, changing environment.
• Proficiency in Microsoft 365, including Teams, PowerPoint, Word, and Excel.
• Basic computer skills in a Mac/MS Office environment.
• Currently enrolled as a junior or senior at an accredited college or university and pursuing a degree in Communications, Journalism, Public Relations, Public Affairs, Marketing, Digital Media, or a related field.
• At the time of application, be enrolled in an accredited college or university, pursuing a degree and taking at least one class, or currently participating in a Disney College Program or Disney Internship.
• Must not have completed one year of continuous employment on a Disney Internship or Disney College Program.
• At least 18 years of age and possess unrestricted work authorization.
• Available for the full internship duration and 40 hours each week, with flexibility for occasional nights or weekends.
• Able to provide housing for the internship and reliable transportation to and from work in the Orlando, Anaheim, or Glendale area.
• Must be aligned with The Disney Look appearance guidelines.
• Submit writing samples and a portfolio, including a portfolio link on the résumé.
• Indicate preferred placement area(s) immediately after the applicant's name on the résumé.

Nice To Haves

• Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite, including Photoshop, Premiere Pro, Illustrator, or InDesign, and/or Canva or Apple Keynote.
• Knowledge of Salesforce Marketing Cloud, Sprinklr, Adobe Analytics, WordPress, or Smartsheet.
• Previous experience in public relations, media relations, government/public affairs, or a newsroom.
• Experience analyzing media coverage using platforms such as Cision or Muck Rack.
• Experience coordinating or supporting special events.
• Strong writing, editing, proofreading, and research skills.
• Previous Disney experience and knowledge of Disney Experiences products and offerings.
• Experience with social media strategy and metrics in a professional or academic setting.

Responsibilities

• Write blog stories, articles, press releases, social media content, and other internal and external communications.
• Draft executive communications, including scripts, biographies, correspondence, and speaking points.
• Create content for employee-facing channels such as intranet sites, newsletters, and email distributions.
• Monitor trends, identify story angles, and develop pitches for different platforms and audiences.
• Design visual communications, including infographics, digital slides, executive presentations, event graphics, and branding materials.
• Film, capture, and edit short-form videos and social media content; assist with photo and video shoots.
• Support creative campaign development with visual concepts aligned with communication goals.
• Assist with press and influencer events, media visits, photoshoots, and other public relations and public affairs activations.
• Monitor and analyze media coverage and assist with strategic communication recommendations.
• Support issues management, crisis communication plans, and research projects; share findings through briefs and presentations.
• Coordinate logistics for media and influencer visits and help build relationships with journalists, bloggers, and content creators.
• Plan, develop, and execute communications events of varying sizes and complexities.
• Maintain project planning documents such as agendas, itineraries, tracking grids, and presentations.
• Coordinate event logistics and vendor communications, including venue setup, run-of-show, and on-site support.
• Support Cast and/or Crew events and activations in collaboration with cross-functional teams.

Benefits

• Select benefits may be provided as part of the compensation package, such as medical, financial, and/or other benefits.
• Limited housing opportunities are available for Florida-based Disney Interns through American Campus Communities.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Intern