20th Business Affairs JD Intern, Spring 2025

Job ID 10106166 Location Los Angeles, California, United States Business Disney Entertainment Television Date posted Nov. 15, 2024

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Job Summary:

About the Role & Program

Disney Entertainment Television is a collection of world-class content brands at The Walt Disney Company crafting original entertainment and news programming for the company’s streaming platforms Disney+, Hulu and Star, and its broadcast and cable networks. Its extensive portfolio is comprised of ABC Entertainment, ABC News, ABC Owned Television Stations, Disney Branded Television, Freeform, FX, Hulu Originals, National Geographic Content and Onyx Collective, in addition to Disney Television Studios, which include 20th Television, 20th Television Animation, ABC Signature and Walt Disney Television Alternative. Responsible for over 4,500 hours of programming a year across more than 300 programs of all genres, Disney Entertainment Television’s creative brands are at the forefront of groundbreaking storytelling, captivating audiences and generating critical acclaim. In 2023, Disney Entertainment Television’s programming excellence earned 163 Emmy® nominations across daytime, primetime, news & documentary, and children’s & family categories.

The Twentieth Television Business Affairs Department negotiates deals and drafts agreements for above-the-line talent (producers, writers, directors, actors and casting directors) and underlying rights for scripted, live-action television programs that Twentieth Television produces for a wide variety of platforms (broadcast, cable and streaming). The Department also provides support for the series, and other departments within the studio (e.g. development, production, finance, legal), and is involved in other ancillary activities. If selected for this role, you will report to the SVP Business Affairs.

What You Will Do

As an intern, you’ll be involved in a variety of exciting projects that will challenge and develop your skills.

Coordinate and maintain internal database because we love keeping things organized and efficient
Create and updating charts to track the status of agreements
Collaborate with talent representatives and responding to their input on deal memos and short form agreements

Required Qualifications & Skills

We’re seeking highly motivated individuals with a genuine curiosity about entertainment law, negotiation theory, and the television business.

A strong curiosity about entertainment law, the television business, and/or negotiation theory/strategy (relevant coursework is a bonus)
Proficiency with Microsoft Office and OneNote
Outstanding interpersonal and communication skills are key to thrive in our fast-paced environment
Ability to multitask and meet deadlines under pressure
Demonstrate the ability to work collaboratively as a part of a team

Preferred Qualifications

Previous internship or work experience in the entertainment industry or law firm

Education

All students must be pursuing a Juris Doctorate (JD) or LLM degree at an accredited law school and/or a Master’s in Business Administration (MBA) or related degree.
Completion of one or more years of law school in a current JD program at the start of the internship.

Eligibility Requirements & Program Information

Candidates for this opportunity MUST meet all of the below requirements:

Be at least 18 years of age
Have not completed one year of continual employment on a Disney internship or program.
Possess unrestricted work authorization

Additional Information

The approximate dates of this internship are January 2025 through June 2025
Able to work 20 hrs per week, Monday through Friday, 9am - 6pm PST
Able to provide own housing for the duration internship program in the Burbank, CA area

The pay rate for this role in California is $41.40 per hour. 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. To learn more about our benefits visit: https://jobs.disneycareers.com/benefits.

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About Disney Entertainment Television:

Disney Entertainment Television is a collection of renowned content brands at The Walt Disney Company creating original entertainment and news programming for the company’s streaming platforms Disney+, Hulu and Star, and its broadcast and cable networks. Its extensive portfolio is comprised of ABC Entertainment, ABC News, ABC Owned Television Stations, Disney Branded Television, Freeform, FX, Hulu Originals, National Geographic Content and Onyx Collective, in addition to Disney Television Studios, which include 20th Television, 20th Television Animation, ABC Signature and Walt Disney Television Alternative. Responsible for over 4,500 hours of programming a year across more than 300 programs of all genres, Disney Entertainment Television’s creative brands are at the forefront of groundbreaking storytelling, captivating audiences and generating critical acclaim. In 2023, Disney Entertainment Television’s programming excellence earned 163 Emmy® nominations across daytime, primetime, news & documentary, and children’s & family categories.

About The Walt Disney Company:

The Walt Disney Company, together with its subsidiaries and affiliates, is a leading diversified international family entertainment and media enterprise that includes three core business segments: Disney Entertainment, ESPN, and Disney Experiences. From humble beginnings as a cartoon studio in the 1920s to its preeminent name in the entertainment industry today, Disney proudly continues its legacy of creating world-class stories and experiences for every member of the family. Disney’s stories, characters and experiences reach consumers and guests from every corner of the globe. With operations in more than 40 countries, our employees and cast members work together to create entertainment experiences that are both universally and locally cherished.

This position is with Twentieth Century Fox Film Corporation, which is part of a business we call Disney Entertainment Television.

Twentieth Century Fox Film Corporation is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, ancestry, age, marital status, military or veteran status, medical condition, genetic information or disability, or any other basis prohibited by federal, state or local law. Disney champions a business environment where ideas and decisions from all people help us grow, innovate, create the best stories and be relevant in a constantly evolving world.

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