Disney Entertainment Communications Intern, Summer/Fall 2023

Disney Entertainment develops and produces compelling programming and some of the most successful talked-about series on television today.
 

The Disney Entertainment Communications departments span ABC Entertainment, ABC News, Freeform and Onyx Collective. The intern would assist the Communications teams in all areas on a rotational basis.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Create and maintain schedules and press lists.

• Curate and disseminate information to team, including daily press headlines tracking.

• Send materials to press.

• Assist in writing press releases, loglines and bios.

• Assist during virtual publicity and FYC events (may include some evenings and weekends and could transition to in-person attendance pending the health & safety situation).

• Contribute to brainstorming sessions and publicity strategy meetings.

• Contribute to social media efforts.

What you bring to the role…

• Proficiency with MS Office Suite.

• Previous media/PR internship experience.

• Strong organizational/multi-tasking/prioritization skills.

• Proficient written and verbal communication skills; ability to see projects through to completion.

• Self-starter/able to take initiative.

• Interpersonal/relationship-building skills; ability to take feedback and direction.

• Strong attention to detail while working in a fast-paced environment.

• Ability to work in a highly collaborative, team based environment.

• Proficient in social media.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Previous internship experience within a related field.

The pay rate for this internship in California is $21.20 per hour.

Additional Information:

• Must be enrolled in an accredited college/university taking at least one class in the semester/quarter (spring/fall) prior to participation in the internship program OR must have graduated from a college/university within 6 months OR currently participating in a Disney College Program or Disney Professional Internship​

• Must be at least 18 years of age​

• Must not have completed one year of continual employment on a Disney internship or program. ​

• Must possess unrestricted work authorization​

• Must be able to have a consistent, reliable work schedule throughout the session​

• Program length-- The approximate dates of this internship are June 2023 through January 2024

• Work details-- Must be fully available full-time (40 hours) per week for the duration of the internship.

• Housing-- Must provide own housing for the duration of internship program​ in the Burbank, CA area

• Transportation-- Must have reliable transportation to/from work​