Production and Media Operations Internship

By undertaking an internship in one of our production teams, you will support the planning, development, and creation of content for our platforms. This can involve assisting teams working across production schedules and budgets, coordinating and providing administrative support for various departments, and creative support on a number of developments and productions., This team commissions original animated series for Disney+. Within this team, we have two internships available; one with a focus on production management and the other with a focus on creative support. The Production Management Intern will be part of the day-to-day management of original animated productions from development to final delivery. The Creative Animation Intern will work closely with the executives from pitch development to post-production. In this role, you will read submissions and scripts, and review animatics and animation. These roles are ideal for storytelling enthusiasts with an interest or background in Animation., Within our growing streaming business, you could be considered for multiple opportunities. As a Creative Operations Intern, you will be coordinating approval processes for creative promotions for Disney+ across the Europe Middle East and Africa (EMEA) region, ensuring project timelines are met. Or as a Content Intern, you will oversee and evaluate content for Disney+ streaming and competing streaming services, updating internal trackers and conducting presentations on content highlights. Across both of these roles, we will be looking for interns with a passion for content and streaming., This team commissions original live action series for Disney+ across the UK and EMEA. In this internship, you will be supporting a lively team as they create original TV shows from early development through to release on the platform. This role is both administrative and creative, and you'll have opportunities to read submissions and scripts for the team, as well as supporting shows already in development and production. You will also gain exposure to several teams across production, marketing, and programming, coordinating with those teams across a variety of projects., You could be supporting the production, delivery or promotion of documentaries under a legendary brand for our linear channels and Disney+. As a Live Action Intern, you could support the production of original unscripted content, managing meetings, tracking milestones, and assisting with research and documentation. Or as a Programming Intern, you could assist in creating detailed monthly programming schedules, analyse ratings data, and contribute to innovative schedule strategies, stunts and plans. Alternatively, you could lend your passion for TV to Media Planning and Presentation where you will focus on promotions and campaign planning for live TV channels, involving system management and strategy execution. Or you could join Global Acquisitions, working with producers and distributors from around the world to find the best programmes for our global networks, getting the inside track on deal negotiation, joining pitches and developing your strategic thinking. Finally,
within our National Geographic (NG) Promotions team, you could work as a Production Intern, where you will be overseeing promotional material for NG programs, managing voiceover & graphics bookings, quality checking and ensuring successful delivery internationally. Or as an Asset Management Intern where you will be supervising assets for campaigns, such as episodes, scripts, artwork, promos and more. You will also get the opportunity to utilise Photoshop to design images for on-demand platforms and creative newsletters that are distributed to teams across EMEA.

Working within any of these teams will provide you with a brilliant entry-level opportunity to start your career in television development.

This role will require you to be onsite 4 days a week.

• Must be a second year undergraduate student on an industrial placement year course returning to study in Autumn 2026


• Must have the right to work in the UK already in place


• Available to start working full time from June 2025


• Interested in the area you are applying for; whether this is through your studies, experiences, extracurricular activities or a general interest, A strong curiosity in the operations of the TV and Film Industry


• Attention to detail and the ability to work well under pressure


• Ability to connect with people at all levels in a professional and mature manner


• Ability to prioritise tasks, meet deadlines and undertake various administrative duties


• Strong MS Office skills


In order to be successful we will be looking for potential in the following areas:

• Builds Relationship & Communicates Effectively


• Drives Results


• Thinks Strategically
  
  For your cover letter we will be looking for approximately 400 words and looking to understand the following areas:


• Why have you chosen Disney?


• Why have you chosen this internship?


• Why should Disney consider you for this internship?


We don't have fixed closing dates, as we recruit on a rolling basis, so we will close roles when we have a sufficient number of applications. We would strongly suggest to submit your application sooner rather than later.

Please only apply for ONE internship opportunity.

Once we have received your application we will be in contact within 14 days to let you know more about the blended online assessment.

The Walt Disney Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We strive to be a diverse workforce that is representative of our audiences, and where all can thrive and belong. Disney is committed to forming a team that includes and respects a variety of voices, identities, backgrounds, experiences and perspectives.

We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.

Good luck!


• Develop your workplace skills and experience to help build the foundations of your future career


• Constructive on-the-job training as well as companywide learning and development initiatives


• Learn how decisions and actions are made within a global business environment


• Tackle real responsibility and become an essential part of an encouraging team


• Have the support and network of a large community of interns


• Access to join and support our Employee Resource Groups ranging from WOMEN @ Disney, Disney DIVERSITY, Disney PRIDE, our disability & neurodiversity focused group - ENABLED, and our Mental Health & Wellbeing Group - TRUST


• Annual salary of £23,500 with 25 days' holiday (plus bank holidays)


• Discounts & Perks: You are entitled to discounts on designated Disney products, resort food & beverage and ticketing


• Access to free support services including Unmind, the mental wellbeing app


• Opportunity to select eye care and flu vouchers