Disney Entertainment Television Production Innovation Intern, Fall 2026
About The Role & Program
Disney Entertainment Television’s Production Innovation team supports the exploration and adoption of emerging technologies across production, post-production, and creative workflows. Partnering with creative, production, and technology teams, the group evaluates new tools and technologies and helps bring scalable solutions into real-world production environments across DET. As a Production Innovation Intern, you will gain hands-on experience supporting Innovation Lab activities, internal projects, and cross-functional initiatives. This is a full-time internship based in Burbank, CA from approximately August/September 2026 through January 2027. If selected for this role, you will report to Alicia Cota, Manager, Production Innovation.
What You Will Do
- Assist with Innovation Lab tours, demonstrations, and team events, including coordinating logistics, preparing materials, and supporting participant experience
- Support team trackers, databases, and documentation used to monitor initiatives, pilots, and ongoing workstreams
- Help prepare presentation materials, research summaries, and internal communications for creative, production, and technology stakeholders
- Conduct research on emerging production technologies, tools, and industry trends to support evaluation and experimentation
- Provide general team support, including maintaining internal resources and assisting with workspace and operational needs
- Participate in team meetings, capturing notes and helping track follow-ups and next steps across projects
Required Qualifications & Skills
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail, with the ability to manage multiple priorities
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment
- Proficiency with standard productivity tools (Microsoft Office, Teams, etc.)
- Interest in television production, media, and emerging technologies
Preferred Qualifications
- Relevant coursework or project experience in media, production, technology, or communications
- Familiarity with project trackers, databases, or collaboration tools (e.g., Airtable, SharePoint)
- Hands-on experience with AI tools, creative software, or emerging media technologies
- Curiosity about how new technologies are evaluated and applied within the entertainment industry
Education
- Junior or Senior standing preferred
- Major or coursework in Film/Television, Media Studies, Communications, Technology, or a related field 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
- Full-time, Monday through Friday, approximately 40 hours per week
- Based on-site in Burbank, CA
- Able to provide own housing for the duration of the internship program in the Burbank, CA area
- Able to provide reliable transportation to/from work
Pay Rate & Benefits
The pay rate for this role in California is $22.50 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.