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Disney Entertainment Franchise Intern, Summer/Fall 2025

Job ID 10111218 Location Burbank, California, United States Business Disney Entertainment Television Date posted Apr. 02, 2025
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Job Summary:

About the Role & Program

At Disney, we’re storytellers!

The Disney Entertainment Franchise team drives revenue for The Walt Disney Company through the creation and management of franchises from our world-famous television studios, Hulu, Disney+, Disney Channel, and Disney Junior!.  We work hand-in-hand with key divisions of The Walt Disney Company – Marketing, Disney Consumer Products, Music, and Parks, and collaborate closely with our content partners – 20th Television, 20th Television Animation, FX, Walt Disney Studios, Marvel, Lucasfilm, Pixar, and Disney Branded Television.

From our global Disney Junior! Live tour to our Hulu, FX, and ABC e-commerce shops, we extend the reach of our shows and fuel fandoms.

What You Will Do

As our intern, you will play an integral role by focusing on the development and execution of franchise integrated plans and strategies and support our dynamic consumer products business:

  • Identify White Space opportunity for our Licensing portfolio by analyzing current market trends/competitive landscape, seeking collaboration partners, and new revenue opportunities

  • Prepare, update, and help build pitch decks, spreadsheets, and materials for internal and external partners

  • Assist with managing day-to-day relationships with licensees, product development, and marketing materials

  • Coordinate approvals/reviews with internal and third-party stakeholders

  • Partner with cross functional teams to leverage and amplify franchise marketing

  • Help the team handle special projects such as the Live Tours and Pop-Up events.

  • Handle the creative approvals and project management grids for Museum and Mall attractions.

  • Build and handle marketing/integrated planning decks, documents, and calendars for all kids’ franchise series.

  • Help handle the flow of communication from franchise to music, consumer products, programming, and marketing teams.

  • Project leads the selection and clearance of music for soundtrack and music video purposes.

  • Generate and maintain franchise pitch decks, including show/events presentations.

  • Build and maintain important communication documents such as project management timelines, franchise newsletters, and research reports.

Required Qualifications and Skills

  • Mac and MS Office Suite (Outlook, Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Keynote) proficient

  • High attention to detail, and the ability to prioritize in a fast-paced environment. Be able to provide quick turnarounds and use strong time-management skills to meet deadlines and balance numerous projects simultaneously

  • Self-starter, driven to go above and beyond expectations set by others. Hardworking, proactive, eager to learn, and willing to tackle new challenges

  • Possess excellent communication skills and strong relationship-building abilities

  • Previous experience working in, or understanding of licensing, consumer products, brand management, promotions, or retail businesses.

  • Proficient keynote skills, including the ability to conceptualize and construct compelling sales presentations for retailers or corporate executives.

  • A good salesperson with polished presentation and public speaking skills

  • Professional under pressure and confident presence in the company of executives.

  • Independent thinking with a consistent track record to drive projects from start to completion overcoming obstacles by influencing others to achieve goals.

  • Flexible and adaptable to changing priorities with the skill to work in a very fast-paced, reactionary work environment with quick turnarounds and deadlines.

  • Self-starter, driven to go above and beyond set by others.

  • Proficient at coordinating and facilitating meetings.

  • A passion for kids entertainment.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Experience in the television or entertainment business.

  • Proven results in working on brands or franchises.

  • Knowledge of domestic or global kids TV business including ratings and research analysis.

  • Experience selling franchises or products to retail, advertising, or entertainment companies.

  • Interest and/or experience in the music industry is a plus.

  • Reliable transportation.

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 Information:

  • The approximate dates of this internship are June 2025 through January 2026

  • The candidate must be available to work full-time hours (approximately 40 hours per week) for the duration of the internship. 9 - 6 pm PST.

  • Able to have a consistent, reliable work schedule throughout the internship

  • Able to provide own housing for the duration internship program in the Burbank, CA area

  • Able to provide reliable transportation to/from work in the Burbank, CA area


The pay rate for this role 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 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 ABC Cable Networks Group, which is part of a business we call Disney Entertainment Television.

ABC Cable Networks Group 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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