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ABC Affiliate Relations Intern, Summer 2026
Apply Now Apply Later Job ID 10136586 Location Burbank, California, United States Business Disney Platform Distribution Date posted Jan. 05, 2026Job Summary:
About the Role & Program:
Within Platform Distribution, ABC Television’s Affiliate Relations department builds and maintains strong business relationships with ABC-affiliated TV stations and their ownership groups to support market leading performance for ABC Network programming. The team collaborates closely with a broad number of departments within The Walt Disney Company, including ABC News, ABC Entertainment, ESPN, Network Operations, Marketing / Promotion, and Research, among others to support the Company’s goals.
This internship opportunity involves providing support to four key teams of the Affiliate Relations department. Some projects include, helping to create fall launch sales / marketing initiatives, monitoring station activity, prepping new season programming materials, and tracking industry trends. This internship will help provide a basic knowledge of the television landscape (including key programming areas of entertainment, news and sports) and the Network / Affiliate business model.
What You Will Do:
- Form strong internal Network relationships to ensure complete understanding of ABC’s business objectives and distribution goals.
- Learn appropriate tools to connect with internal and external stakeholders (e.g. Microsoft Teams), and support database management (i.e. Salesforce)
- Assist with maximizing day-to-day distribution of network programming and negotiating optimal makegoods in the event of local program preemption.
- Track and record the clearances for Network programming across all Dayparts in SharePoint/Clearance System for Ratings and Network Sales.
Required Qualifications & Skills:
- Experience with and demonstration of strong organizational, presentation, shared database management and record-keeping skills
- Strong interest in the media business, with a particular focus on television and programming to support communication with clients
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills and outstanding professional demeanor
- Demonstrated proficiency in MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) in previous work assignments.
Preferred Qualifications & Skills:
- Work or education experience in entertainment
- Industry knowledge in media
- An understanding of contract review and interpretation
Education:
- Junior or Senior year preferred
- Major or previous coursework in Communications, Public Relations, Marketing, Advertising, Business Administration, or other related major preferred
Eligibility Requirements & Program Information:
- 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.
- Be at least 18 years of age
- Possess unrestricted work authorization
Additional Information:
- Able to have a consistent, reliable work schedule throughout the internship, June 2026 – August 2026.
- Fully available from Monday – Friday for the duration of the internship, 40 hours each week
- Able to provide own housing for the duration of the internship program in the Burbank, CA area.
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.
About Disney Platform Distribution:
Disney Platform Distribution manages all third-party media sales efforts for distribution; affiliate-related business operations for all of the Company's direct-to-consumer services and linear media networks; and content sales agreements for Disney Entertainment and ESPN.
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 Content Sales LLC, which is part of a business we call Disney Platform Distribution.
Disney Content Sales LLC 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.