Disney Entertainment Television Casting Intern, Fall 2025

Job ID 10109217 Location New York, New York, United States Business Disney Entertainment Television Date posted Apr. 28, 2025

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Job Summary:

About the Role & Program

The Disney Entertainment Television Casting team helps facilitate the casting and development process for pilot shows and current programming for 20th Television Studios. We create a supportive team environment where each member feels comfortable, and we encourage one another to share our opinions and thoughts. We help find new ways to approach challenging situations as well as problem solving. We encourage growth, collaboration, and thinking outside the box, while having fun! If you are interested in pursuing a profession in casting, then this role might be a great fit for you!

The approximate dates of this internship are August through December 2025. If selected for this internship, you will report directly to the Director of Casting.

What You Will Do

As an intern with the Disney Television Entertainment Casting team, you will assist with the day-to-day responsibilities of the team. You will assist the department in administrative duties, as well as finding up-and-coming talent. You will have the opportunity to learn about studio/network/platform casting for pilot shows and current programming. You will help the team find new and creative ways to work together with an eye toward quality and efficiency.

Your role may include:

Assisting in reviewing the casting materials of current and future projects
Possibly assisting with the casting and/or production of the Disney Television Discovers: Talent Showcase, among other initiatives
Providing support with basic uploading of auditions to Cast It, using Breakdown Services, and internal note taking.
Updating our actor databases, session sheets, and other various internal documents.
Supporting our Assistant with data entry and scheduling

Required Qualifications & Skills

Someone who can maintain standards of strict confidentiality with respect to all matters and documents
Experience using Microsoft Office (Outlook, Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Teams)
Experience using both Mac and PC operating systems
Experience working in and scheduling with Zoom
A high attention to detail and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment
A love and respect for Performers and the craft

Preferred Qualifications

Experience using Breakdown Express/Eco Cast, Cast It, and IMDBPro
Experience with YouTube, Vimeo, WeTransfer, and other video sharing sites
A strong interest in television, casting, and the entertainment industry
Previous experience in entertainment and casting is a plus

Education

Graduating senior year 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 Information

Able to have a consistent, reliable work schedule throughout the internship
The approximate dates of this internship are August 2025 through December 2025
Fully available from Monday-Friday 10AM-6PM/ 11AM-7PM ET for the duration of the internship, 40 hours each week
Able to provide own housing for the duration internship program in the New York, NY area
Able to provide/have reliable transportation to/from work

The pay rate for this internship in New York 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 American Broadcasting Companies, Inc., which is part of a business we call Disney Entertainment Television.

American Broadcasting Companies, Inc. 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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