Studio Restoration Management and Library Management Intern, Summer 2026
About The Position
About the Role & Program: For over 95 years, The Walt Disney Studios has been central to The Walt Disney Company, producing films, episodes, music, and stage shows for global audiences. Its portfolio includes major film studios like Disney, Pixar, Marvel Studios, Lucasfilm, 20th Century Studios, Searchlight Pictures, and Disney Theatrical Productions. The internship program gives hands-on experience in Disney's creative and collaborative work environment. The main objective is to preserve and restore all film elements and video masters, returning them to their original quality and updating them for modern digital formats. Team members must understand historical and current film technology, visual effects, digital files, and data archiving. What You Will Do: The intern serves as a junior team member, mainly observing Restoration Title Managers who work with creative talent, studio executives, and post-production facilities. The intern may handle limited administrative tasks such as master delivery verification and inventory research. The Restoration Title Managers will demonstrate the process of compiling, reviewing, clarifying, and recording information in our essential library database for all titles: Research Film Preservation Digital Restoration Color Audio Archival / Information Database
Requirements
- Candidates should demonstrate genuine enthusiasm and curiosity about Film Preservation, Restoration, and Film History.
- A strong passion for movies and an active interest in the motion picture industry are valuable assets.
- Excellent organizational abilities paired with keen attention to detail are essential.
- Project management and effective time management experience are advantageous.
- A solid grasp of relevant processes and procedures is important.
- Effective planning and execution skills are necessary for success.
- An understanding of budgeting and scheduling is also vital.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Outlook
- Familiarity with Microsoft Office, including PowerPoint and Excel
- Experience using Smartsheet and Google Docs is considered a plus
- 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
- Must provide full work availability from June through August 2026.
- Must provide own housing and transportation, position is located in Burbank, CA.
Nice To Haves
- Fan of The Walt Disney Studios.
- Junior or Senior year preferred.
- Major or previous coursework in Film, Cinematic Arts, Film/Television Archive, Communications
Responsibilities
- Observing Restoration Title Managers who work with creative talent, studio executives, and post-production facilities.
- Handling limited administrative tasks such as master delivery verification and inventory research.
- Compiling, reviewing, clarifying, and recording information in our essential library database for all titles: Research Film Preservation Digital Restoration Color Audio Archival / Information Database
Benefits
- Select benefits may be provided as part of the compensation package, such as medical, financial, and/or other benefits.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Intern
Education Level
No Education Listed
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
