Intern - Production and Media Operations ID - 3185

Job Description

Ready to make magic? We're hiring for our undergraduate placement schemes.

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.

We have multiple internships available within this remit. By applying for this opportunity, you will be considered for one of the below areas. If you have a particular preference, please note this in your cover letter.

Animation

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.

Disney+

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. Finally, as Content Operations Intern you would oversee asset tracking for all EMEA releases as well as work on tool developments to improve tracking. Across these roles, we will be looking for interns with a passion for content and streaming.

Live Action and Original Productions

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.

National Geographic

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.

Post-Production Operations

As an intern within this team, you will be supporting our on-site post-production facility. You will monitor quality control for programmes and support the delivery of broadcast-quality shows to our linear channels and Disney+ streaming service. You will also liaise with creative teams and other business areas to compile updates on the exciting projects which have been created within the facility.

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.

Eligibility
• 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

About you
• 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
• Inspires Creativity & Innovation
• Exhibits Professional Excellence

The Perks
• 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

Interested?

Before applying we would strongly encourage you to read our hints and tips here: https://disneycasting.net/kenexa/profintern/Candidate_Hints_and_Tips.pdf so you can set yourself up for success and learn about the recruitment process.

You will need to apply with your CV and cover letter via the link on this page. Please note, applications without a cover letter will not be considered.

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 sho

 

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