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Walt Disney Television Labor Relations JD Intern, Fall 2026
Apply Now Apply Later Job ID 10156498 Location Burbank, California, United States Business Disney Entertainment Television Date posted Jul. 29, 2026Job Summary:
About the Role & Program:
Walt Disney Television, part of The Walt Disney Company, encompasses a remarkable array of entertainment and news platforms. Its portfolio includes Twentieth Television, FX Networks and Productions, Disney Branded Television, National Geographic Partners, ABC Entertainment, ABC News, and the ABC Owned Television Stations Group. As a hub for innovative storytellers and skilled creators, WDT produces, develops, and delivers exceptional content, with over 250 programs annually reaching more than 227 million households every month across various multimedia channels. These operations also support attorneys based in New York and California who collaborate with each business unit.
Disney Television Group is seeking a highly motivated and collaborative Labor Relations J.D. Intern to assist the Labor Relations Department. The position offers practical experience applying labor law to collective bargaining agreements, exposure to union relations, participation in negotiation strategies and grievance meetings, as well as opportunities to develop executive-level legal writing skills.
What You Will Do:
Analyzing various collective bargaining agreements and assisting business units with implementation of contract terms (e.g., wages, hours, and working conditions) to ensure compliance with those agreements.
Investigating, handling and resolving grievances and information requests brought by unions and guilds.
Conducting research and writing memoranda on relevant labor laws.
Preparing summaries and presentations on various issues under our collective bargaining agreements.
Required Qualifications & Skills
Relevant coursework in labor and employment law, entertainment business, entertainment law, or intellectual property.
Ability to multitask and handle several projects in a fast-paced setting.
Experience in research and using tools to gather and present information.
Strong attention to detail with high-volume document processing.
Proficiency with Word and Excel.
Collaborative teammate who can also work independently.
Preferred Qualifications & Skills:
Previous internship or experience in the entertainment business.
Education:
Pursuing a J.D. degree and currently enrolled at an accredited law school, in your 1L or 2L year at the time of internship.
Eligibility Requirements & Program Information:
Candidates for this opportunity MUST meet all of the below requirements:
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 September through December 2026.
Must provide own housing and transportation, position is located in Burbank, CA.
The pay rate for this role in California is $41.40 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 Entertainment Television:
Disney Entertainment Television is a collection of renowned content brands at The Walt Disney Company creating original entertainment and news programming for the company’s streaming platforms Disney+, Hulu and Star, and its broadcast and cable networks. Its extensive portfolio is comprised of ABC Entertainment, ABC News, ABC Owned Television Stations, Disney Branded Television, Freeform, FX, Hulu Originals, National Geographic Content and Onyx Collective, in addition to Disney Television Studios, which include 20th Television, 20th Television Animation, ABC Signature and Walt Disney Television Alternative. Responsible for over 4,500 hours of programming a year across more than 300 programs of all genres, Disney Entertainment Television’s creative brands are at the forefront of groundbreaking storytelling, captivating audiences and generating critical acclaim. In 2023, Disney Entertainment Television’s programming excellence earned 163 Emmy® nominations across daytime, primetime, news & documentary, and children’s & family categories.
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 ABC, Inc., which is part of a business we call Disney Entertainment Television.
ABC, 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.