Disney Entertainment Television Finance Intern, Summer 2025

Job ID 10104776 Location Los Angeles, California, United States Business The Walt Disney Company (Corporate) Date posted Oct. 28, 2024

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Job Summary:

Be a part of an innovative team and culture…

The Walt Disney Company’s Disney Entertainment Television (DE TV) is a global business segment of The Walt Disney Company (TWDC) with the mission of providing consumers worldwide access to the content they want most on the latest platforms, at a time of rapidly evolving consumer habits.

Combining the Company’s direct-to-consumer streaming services—ESPN+, Disney+, and Hulu—and third-party distribution partners, alongside Disney’s international media businesses, DE TV aligns cutting-edge technology with world-class content and beloved brands to expand the Company’s global footprint and deliver highly personalized entertainment experiences to diverse consumers around the world.

As a Finance Intern, you will have the opportunity to be part of the team below:

FX/Onyx/National Geographic Finance and Strategy - The Finance and Strategy group is seeking an intern to assist in the regular and ad-hoc tasks necessary to support executives in making content production and licensing decisions across the FX, Onyx, and National Geographic brands. Your work will directly impact the content on air, streaming on Hulu and Disney+, and in the development/strategic pipeline. You’ll operate right at the intersection of the creative and business aspects of creating content that fuels established and emerging brands within the DE TV portfolio.

A Day in the Life…

Operating plans, forecasts, and strategic plans
P&L planning, budgeting, variance, quarterly, trend, and acquisition analysis
Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A), project modeling, and variance analysis
Evaluating new or existing business opportunities; researching industry/external trends and evaluating their potential impact
Long-term Strategic Planning & Consolidation
Developing executive-level presentations to communicate and justify strategic plans & recommendations
Ad-hoc requests and reporting for your team and Senior Executives

Required Qualifications & Skills:

A solid skill set gained through coursework in Finance, Accounting, and Business Administration
Intellectual curiosity, critical thinking, and a willingness to embrace and adapt to an ever-changing environment
Detail-oriented with the ability to manage multiple time-sensitive projects simultaneously
Collaborative mindset combined with the ability to work independently
Data analytics mindset
Ability to structure projects and handle ambiguous data
Strong written and oral communication skills
Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint

Education:

Currently working toward a Bachelor's degree with a major in Finance or a related field.

Program Details:

Location: Burbank, CA.
Program Length: May/June - August/September 2025 (12 weeks).
Full time, 40 hours per week.

Eligibility Requirements:

At the time of application:

Must be enrolled in an accredited college/university taking at least one class in the semester/quarter (spring/fall) prior to participation in the internship program AND returning to school the semester/quarter following the internship OR currently participating in a Disney College Program or Disney Internship.
Must be at least 18 years old
Must possess unrestricted work authorization and provide full availability for the entire program duration.
Must provide your own housing and transportation during the internship.
Have not completed one year of continual employment on a Disney internship or Disney College Program.

The pay rate for this role in Burbank, CA is $22.00 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 The Walt Disney Company (Corporate):

At Disney Corporate you can see how the businesses behind the Company’s powerful brands come together to create the most innovative, far-reaching and admired entertainment company in the world. As a member of a corporate team, you’ll work with world-class leaders driving the strategies that keep The Walt Disney Company at the leading edge of entertainment. See and be seen by other innovative thinkers as you enable the greatest storytellers in the world to create memories for millions of families around the globe.

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 Disney HR Strategies & Services, LLC, which is part of a business we call The Walt Disney Company (Corporate).

Disney HR Strategies & Services, LLC 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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