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Searchlight Pictures Development Intern, Summer 2026
Apply Now Apply Later Job ID 10136892 Location Burbank, California, United States Business Searchlight Pictures Date posted Feb. 10, 2026Job Summary:
About the Role & Program:
Imagine working side-by-side with industry leaders in your field of study and building upon the skills you’ve learned in the classroom through real-world hands-on work experience. Now envision yourself in an internship with Searchlight. With your extraordinary talents, our renowned legacy and the promise of an even brighter future unite, just imagine the stories you could be part of!
Searchlight Pictures strives for a culture of innovation, collaboration and creativity. We set the standard, then step over it, blazing trails through the production and distribution of world class films around the globe. If you want to help, tell compelling, enduring stories then we want to hear from you.
The development intern is an integral part of the Searchlight team in evaluating incoming submissions and developing our current slate. We are a small team, so the intern will be especially helpful in handling special projects and administrative duties. The hands-on role will offer exposure to the film & TV industry and the development process at one of the leading studios.
This internship is a full-time commitment in the Burbank, CA area from May/June 2026- August/September 2026.
What You Will Do:
Collect and distribute a daily newsletter (relevant news and daily trends)
Read incoming project submissions and providing feedback
Read project drafts and providing feedback
Contribute to the brainstorming of lists of writers, directors and cast for various projects and checking their availabilities with agencies
Participate in industry or project related research projects
Required Qualifications & Skills:
Experience using Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook
Experience working in collaborative environments and managing multiple projects
High attention to detail and experience multitasking in a fast-paced environment
Previous experience working in the entertainment industry
Strong written and verbal communications skills
Preferred Qualifications & Skills:
Knowledge and interest in Searchlight Pictures
Prior internship experience in post-production field
Experience with a non-linear editing platform (Avid/Final Cut/Adobe Premier)
Education:
Junior or Senior year preferred
Major or previous coursework and or background in Film/ Video Production, Television, Communication, and/or Visual Effects.
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:
Must provide full work availability from June through August 2026.
Must provide own housing and transportation, position is located in Burbank, CA.
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 Searchlight Pictures:
Searchlight Pictures is a specialty film company that both finances and acquires motion pictures. It has its own marketing and distribution operations, and the films are distributed internationally by Twentieth Century Studios.
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 Searchlight Pictures, Inc., which is part of a business we call Searchlight Pictures.
Searchlight Pictures, Inc. 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.