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Global Public Policy Graduate Intern, Summer 2025

Job ID 10116860 Location Washington, DC, United States Business The Walt Disney Company (Corporate) Date posted Apr. 04, 2025 This role is considered remote, which means the employee will work remotely on an ongoing basis and will not have an assigned workspace at a Company designated location.
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Job Summary:

About the Role and Program
Are your ready to dive into the multifaceted work of global public policy, working alongside dedicated professionals who are leaders in their field to focused on groundbreaking issues spanning Internet policy, environmental concerns, human rights, privacy, consumer protection, and child safety?

As a Global Public Policy Graduate Intern, you will dive into impactful challenges that shape our company's business, brands and allow us to meet the expectations of consumers! Your role can help shape and influence unique solutions to global challenges and support the business on alignment. 

This internship is a fully-remote, full-time, three-month commitment from May/June – August/September 2025.

What You Will Do 
•    Develop internal and external policy positions, strategies, and analyses to influence the external environment and advance Disney’s business priorities
•    Work with business units and other internal partners on business strategies that impact public policy or require changes in public policy to be successful
•    Support projects on business strategies and product plans which advance policy goals as well as emerging social, political, economic and public policy issues and trends that build business opportunities for Disney globally
•    Find opportunities where Disney can meaningfully advance its policy agenda and recommend concrete strategies to address issues based on positions taken
•    Work with the public affairs team, internal counsel and business leaders to identify relationships that need to be cultivated to implement these strategies successfully
•    Technical Skills: Proficient in MS Office
 


Required Qualifications & Skills 
•    A strong interest and curiosity about global public policy
•    Demonstrated high level of integrity, thoroughness, flexibility, initiative and teamwork
•    Excellent written and oral communication skills and interpersonal communication skills
•    Excellent judgment and ability to handle sensitive and confidential information
•    Strong analytical skills which can be used to provide succinct summaries and key takeaways
•    Ability to efficiently balance multiple tasks, meet deadlines and balance challenging priorities
•    Basic understanding of key global policy issues, which could range from internet policy, human rights, consumer protection, child safety, and the environment
•    Basic familiarity with multilateral forums including the UN and the OECD
•    Basic understanding of legal, public affairs and government relations considerations in the policy process

Preferred Qualifications
•    Some familiarity with the workings of Non-Governmental Organizations (NGO’s), domestic and foreign governments, international organizations or industry groups

Education 
•    Currently enrolled in a graduate degree program in public policy or related area
 


Eligibility Requirements & Program Information 
Candidates for this opportunity MUST meet all of the below requirements: 
•    Be enrolled in an accredited college/university pursuing a graduate 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 
•    Candidate must be fully available to work full-time hours (40 hours per week) for the duration of the internship.
•    This internship is a remote position, and requires a working, reliable internet connection as well as a quiet, dedicated workspace at home.
•    We highly encourage applicants to print a copy of this job description so they can refer to it in the event they are selected to move forward in the interview process. Note that it will not be accessible once the posting is closed.
 


The pay rate for this remote role is $30.40 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 Worldwide Services, Inc., which is part of a business we call The Walt Disney Company (Corporate).

Disney Worldwide Services, 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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