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Disney Television Animation Creative Production Intern, Summer 2026
Apply Now Apply Later Job ID 10142406 Location Glendale, California, United States Business Disney Branded Television Date posted Feb. 06, 2026Job Summary:
About the Role & Program
Would you like to strengthen your creative skills and learn how animated television is made? Join us for an opportunity to be a part of Disney Television Animation (DTVA) as a Creative Production Intern. DTVA is an industry leader in the creation of animated television products for preschoolers, kids, and tweens. The studio brings programming and production expertise together under the same leadership as Disney Channels Worldwide. This role is excellent if you are curious and eager to learn about animated television!
The approximate dates of this internship are from June 2026 through August 2026. If selected for this opportunity, you will report directly to the Artist Manager. A cover letter indicating your interest in the Disney Television Animation Creative Production Intern, Summer 2026 position is required along with a link to your portfolio/website included on your resume or cover letter.
What You Will Do
As a Creative Production Intern for DTVA, you will learn the inner workings of the creative and production side of the organization. You will gain insight into the world of storytelling through exposure to a writer’s room, storyboard pitches, casting (recording/ADR session), script breakdown, tracking artwork, and to the post-production process including calling retakes and attending mix/playback to delivery.
You will be assigned to a show(s) on an animated TV series and gain insight into production and artistic staff responsibilities. Not every day is the same as a Production Intern, but you can expect some of the following:
Collaborate with production/creative teams and technical staff on various, ongoing projects.
Shadow and learn the responsibilities of an Artist within a studio environment.
Gain insight into the world of storytelling.
Required Qualifications & Skills
Experience using MS Office Suite: Outlook, Excel, Word, PowerPoint.
Prior (external to school) internship within media/entertainment.
Strong interest and passion for animation.
Strong curiosity in television and the entertainment industry.
Knowledge of Disney Television Animation content.
Must be highly organized and detail oriented.
Preferred Qualifications
Proven experience with Photoshop, Flash, After Effects, Storyboard Pro, Illustrator, and Maya a plus.
Education
Junior or Senior year preferred
A student studying in Animation, Illustration, Sequential Arts, Entertainment Design or a related discipline
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 Required Documents:
A cover letter indicating your interest in the Disney Television Animation Creative Production Intern, Summer 2026 position is required along with a link to your portfolio/website included on your resume or cover letter. Applications without a portfolio will not be considered for this position.
Additional Information
Able to have a consistent, reliable work schedule throughout the internship
The approximate dates of this internship are June 2026 through August 2026
Fully available from Monday through Friday, 9am to 6pm PT for the duration of the internship, 40 hours each week
Able to provide own housing for the duration internship program in the Glendale, 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 Disney Branded Television:
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 Walt Disney Pictures, which is part of a business we call Disney Branded Television.
Walt Disney Pictures 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.