National Geographic Production Management Intern, Summer 2025

Job ID 10109232 Location Washington, DC, United States Business Disney Entertainment Television Date posted Jan. 16, 2025

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Job Summary:

About the Role & Program

Join us for the opportunity to intern with the National Geographic Production Management team! We are responsible for the Unscripted, Feature Doc and Natural History slate at National Geographic Content, providing premium series and specials across our company’s many platforms like Disney+ and the Nat Geo linear channels.

Our team of Line Producers (LP), Production Managers (PM), Unit Managers (UM), and admin staff liaise with strategic partners across The Walt Disney Company (TWDC), National Geographic and third-party production companies to ensure all productions adhere to TWDC best practices and deliver on time, on budget and to Nat Geo Specifications.

We manage the day-to-day production logistics partnering with the Development and Creative Teams and Executives to achieve highest production value and editorial quality. We oversee production operations and best practices through the production life cycle—from green light to premiere on all specials and series.

The approximate dates of this internship are May 2025 and goes up through August 2025. If selected for this internship, you will report directly to the Director, Production Management.

What You Will Do

You will assist in the following areas:

Attend several production management and production meetings for Unscripted, Feature Doc and Natural History specials and series.
Shadow an LP or PM as they review budget and schedule materials to prepare for Greenlight.
Shadow an LP or PM on a special or series that is already in production to gain insight into their day-to-day management of the production.
Shadow a UM on a special or series that is already in production to gain insight into their day-to-day management of deliverables.
Assist Production Management team on projects as needed including various production tracker documents, production databases and reports.
Liaise with the hiring manger to update a production management presentation that details production managements overarching role.
Initiating and presenting a department enhancing project that is tailored to interests of the intern and the goals of Production Management.

Required Qualifications & Skills

Strong oral and written communication skills
Analytical and organized
Ability to handle and prioritize simultaneous projects and meet deadlines
Self-motivated and resourceful, with the ability to work with minimal supervision and exercise independent judgement
Proficient in the use of MS PowerPoint, Word and Excel

Preferred Qualifications

Interest in National Geographic and its mission
Interest in unscripted and documentary stories
Proficient in InDesign or Photoshop

Education

Junior or Senior year preferred
Major or previous coursework in Communications, Public Relations, Marketing, Advertising, Business Administration, or related major preferred

Eligibility Requirements & Program Information

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

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

Additional Required Documents

A cover letter is required indicating your interest in the National Geographic Production Management Intern, Summer 2025 position is required.

Additional Information

Able to have a consistent, reliable work schedule throughout the internship
The approximate dates of this internship are May 2025 through August 2025
Fully available from Monday through Thursday, 9am to 6pm EST for the duration of the internship, 32 hours each week
Able to provide own housing for the duration internship program in the Washington D.C. area
Able to provide/have reliable transportation to/from work

The pay rate for this internship in Washington D.C. is $22.00 per hour. Select benefits may be provided as part of the compensation package, such as medical, financial, and/or other benefits. 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 National Geographic Partners PAY SVC, which is part of a business we call Disney Entertainment Television.

National Geographic Partners PAY SVC 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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