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Project Management & Strategy Intern, Fall 2026
Apply Now Apply Later Job ID 10150419 Location Santa Monica, California, United States Business Disney Direct to Consumer Date posted May 31, 2026Job Summary:
About the Role & Program:
The Strategy & Project Management Team is looking for an intern to help drive a portfolio of global Business Process Outsourcing (BPO) and partner operations initiatives during the transition into FY27. In this role, you will contribute to program execution, uphold reporting and operational rigor, and identify opportunities to improve processes and surface performance insights across key workstreams. This internship is a full-time (40 hours per week), five-month commitment based in the Santa Monica, CA area from September 2026 through December 2026.
What You Will Do:
Project & Program Support
· Support execution across multiple initiatives by maintaining project plans, tracking milestones, and ensuring alignment on timelines, risks, and dependencies
· Develop and maintain recurring reporting deliverables (weekly, monthly, quarterly), synthesizing data into clear updates and insights for stakeholder reviews
Process Improvement
· Evaluate existing workflows and reporting processes to identify inefficiencies and opportunities for simplification
· Assist in the development of standardized templates, documentation, and scalable processes
· Help identify and implement basic automation or tooling improvements where applicable
Operational Support
· Coordinate across cross-functional teams and partner groups to ensure timely inputs and execution
· Analyze operational and performance data to identify trends, surface risks early, and highlight areas for improvement
· Contribute to ongoing initiatives related to partner operations, reporting frameworks, and program execution
Required Qualifications & Skills:
· Strong organizational, time management, and project coordination skills
· Detail-oriented professional with a proactive mindset and ability to identify opportunities to improve efficiency and operational processes
· Proficiency in Google Workspace, including Sheets, Slides, and Docs
· Demonstrated verbal and written communication skills
· Ability to analyze data, identify trends, and synthesize insights into clear recommendations
· Ability to collaborate effectively across cross-functional teams and stakeholders
Preferred Qualifications & Skills:
· Experience working with reporting or data visualization tools such as Airtable and Tableau
Education:
· Junior or Senior standing preferred
· Major or previous coursework related to operations, analytics, project management, or process improvement
Additional Information:
· Fully available to work full-time (40 hours per week) during traditional business hours for the duration of the internship
· Able to provide own housing and reliable transportation in the Santa Monica, CA area
The pay rate for this role in Santa Monica, CA 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 Direct to Consumer:
Disney’s Direct to Consumer team oversees the Hulu and Disney+ streaming businesses within Disney Entertainment helping to bring The Walt Disney Company’s best-in-class storytelling to fans and families everywhere.
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 Hulu, LLC, which is part of a business we call Disney Direct to Consumer.
Hulu, 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.