Disney Television Animation Development & Current Series Intern, Spring 2025

Job ID 10100862 Location Glendale, California, United States Business Disney Branded Television Date posted Nov. 04, 2024

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Job Summary:

About the Role & Program

Join us for an opportunity to be a part of Disney Television Animation! We are an industry leader in the creation of animated television series for preschoolers, kids and families. The studio brings creative and production expertise together under the leadership of Disney Branded Television.

DTVA’s Current Series division provides creative oversight and management over all Kids and Family animated series and short-form programming.

If selected for this role, you will report directly to the Vice President of Development.

What You Will Do

We are looking for a self-motivated candidate who is curious, passionate about animation, embraces innovation, and has a strong desire to learn and grow. Here’s some of what you can expect:

Extensive reading and script coverage
Learning the basics of the production pipeline for 11 minute and 22 minute series
Shadowing executives at all relevant meetings, notes sessions, board pitches, and screenings
In depth training tips for note generation on scripts, storyboards, and animatics.
Assist in building decks and acquiring assets for presentations, online conventions, and share outs
Suggest and present new strategies, initiatives, and ideas
Develop knowledge of creative talent through research and review of social media, TV and film, and publishing content
Attend meet and greets with other overhead employees to learn about their role and responsibilities

Required Qualifications & Skills

Knowledge of the DTVA, Disney Channels, and Disney Plus brands
Strong writing skills
Analytical reading comprehension and critical thinking
A positive attitude and warm personality
Passion, a collaborative spirit, and a willingness to try new things

Preferred Qualifications

Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (including Outlook, Excel, Word, PowerPoint)
Experience working in Adobe Photoshop
Organized, self-sufficient, and quick to adapt

Education

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 OR must have graduated from a college/university within 6 months at time of application posting OR currently participating in a Disney College Program or Disney 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

Able have a consistent, reliable work schedule throughout the internship
The approximate dates of this internship are January 2025 through June 2025
Fully available from Monday through Friday, 9am to 6pm PT for the duration of the internship, 40 hours each week
Able to provide own housing for the duration internship program in the Glendale, California area
Able to provide/have reliable transportation to/from work

The pay rate for this internship in California 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 Disney Branded Television:

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 Walt Disney Pictures, which is part of a business we call Disney Branded Television.

Walt Disney Pictures 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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