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Studio Marketing & Special Events Intern, Summer 2026
Apply Now Apply Later Job ID 10138647 Location Burbank, California, United States Business The Walt Disney Studios Date posted Jan. 26, 2026Job Summary:
About the Role & Program
Do you have a passion for theatrical and streaming content and a curiosity about promoting brand awareness? Join our team to collaborate, contribute, and learn all about the exciting work of the marketing department at The Walt Disney Studios! This internship will focus on Global Marketing Partnerships, Promotions Sales & Synergy, Product Placement/Creative and Special Events with a strong emphasis on conventions (Comic-Con and D23).
Studio Promotions is responsible for delivering global partnerships for all Walt Disney Studios films. The Sales Team creates a strategic plan for each title and pitches external brands across multiple categories including paid media with extensive reach and creative excellence. Non-Broadcast Synergy delivers marketing events, stunts, activations and at all Disney Parks and Resorts, Disney Cruise Line, ShopDisney and Disney Stores, D23, Disney Music Group, and Disney Theatrical Group. Global Marketing Partnerships & Promotions Execution is responsible for managing each promotion campaign by leading and bringing to life all components of the promotional deal. The Product Placement and Creative aspects of Marketing Partnerships includes internal creative, production, and film integration agency for the partnerships team. Special Events is responsible for creating, producing, and organizing all the Studio premieres, convention panels, and marketing stunts.
The approximate dates of this internship are June 2026 through August 2026.
What You Will Do
- Assist with talent outreach, ticketing, will call operations, event guest service support, production support, after party activation ideas and overall planning and execution for on/offsite premiere events and conventions (Comic-Con and D23)
- Collaborate with sales leads on strategies for promotional vision for studio titles
- Ideate sponsorship activations, brainstorm incremental business opportunities, and pitches to new and existing promotional partners with the opportunity to co-pitch films as well as work with executives to develop promotion pitches for brands
- Present key market research on the latest trends
- Participate in contract reviews, digital brainstorms, creative reviews, approvals on programs and provide promotional program recaps
Required Qualifications & Skills
- Experience developing and/or communicating innovative and creative marketing ideas
- Experience with using Microsoft Outlook, Teams, Excel, and Word
- Experience working in collaborative environments and managing multiple projects
- High attention to detail and experience multitasking in a fast-paced environment
- Experience handling confidential information
Preferred Qualifications
- Previous experience (academic or internship) in related industry
- Previous experience with guest service, guest interaction, and/or hospitality
- Experience with using social media platforms as a marketing tool and/or business application
Education
- Junior or Senior year preferred
- Major or previous coursework in Marketing or related field
Eligibility Requirements & Internship 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 posting OR currently participating in a Disney College Program or Disney Internship
- Be at least 18 years of age
- Possess unrestricted work authorization
- Have not completed one year of continual employment on a Disney internship or Disney College Program
Additional Information
- Able to have a consistent, reliable work schedule throughout the internship
- The approximate dates of this internship are June 2026 through August 21, 2026
- Fully available to work a minimum of 40 hours per week during a Monday through Sunday schedule (hours and days to be determined by your supervisor and could include nights, weekends and/or travel)
- Able to provide own housing for the duration of the internship program in the Burbank, California area
- Able to provide/have reliable transportation to/from work
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 The Walt Disney Studios:
For over 95 years, The Walt Disney Studios has been the foundation on which The Walt Disney Company was built. Today it brings quality movies, episodic storytelling, music, and stage plays to consumers throughout the world. The Walt Disney Studios encompasses a collection of respected film studios, including Disney, Walt Disney Animation Studios, Pixar Animation Studios, Marvel Studios, Lucasfilm, 20th Century Studios, and Searchlight Pictures. It is also home to Disney Theatrical Productions, producer of world-class stage shows.
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 Entertainment Operations LLC, which is part of a business we call The Walt Disney Studios.
Disney Entertainment Operations 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.