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National Geographic Yellow Border & Post Production Intern, Summer 2026
Apply Now Apply Later Job ID 10137848 Location Washington, DC, United States Business National Geographic Date posted Jan. 12, 2026Job Summary:
About the Role & Program
Join us for the opportunity to intern with Yellow Border Production Services & Post-Production at National Geographic! Our department is the in-house production and post-production team for National Geographic, providing services for US and International Programming, Social Media, and other internal needs. We create short and long form content to be distributed across our company’s many platforms including YouTube, Hulu and the Nat Geo linear channels. Our team of Producers, Editors, Associate Producers, Production Coordinators and Production Managers, and Audio Engineers handle hundreds of projects a year. If you are interested in learning how our department develops, researches, produces, edits, and delivers all different types of content through the internal production process, then this might be the role for you.
The approximate dates of this internship are May/June 2026 through August/September 2026. If selected for this role, you will report directly to the Director, Production for Yellow Border Production Services. A cover letter indicating your interest in the National Geographic Yellow Border Production Services & Post-Production Intern, Summer 2026 position is required in order to be considered for the opportunity.
What You Will Do
Under the supervision of Director, Production, Producer, Associate Producer, Production Coordinator, Lead Sr. Editors, Sr. Editors, and Editors, you will assist Yellow Border Production Services & the Post-Production Team in the assessment, production, and editing of programs for linear and streaming platforms.
Your responsibilities may include:
Independent research projects by Yellow Border Production Services & Post-Production relating to short form media creation.
Working closely with our Yellow Border Development team to brainstorm new program ideas from existing inventory.
Staying up to date on competitive non-fiction programming.
Creating papercuts, conforming scripts, supervising edit sessions, updating databases, pre-production prep, and edit prep.
Ensuring that raw footage meets the highest technical, creative standards for editing and audio post-production environment.
Assisting a diverse group of editors with varying creative the technical skills/styles to share
Working on a particular show /delivery or float to assorted projects to experience multiple shows process/deliveries.
Required Qualifications & Skills
Experience in the use of MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint), Microsoft Teams, Canva and Adobe Premiere Pro
Must be detail-oriented and possess excellent verbal and written skills
Must have strong organizational skills and the ability to adapt to changing needs and priorities
Must possess the ability to handle multiple simultaneous projects with a professional demeanor and prioritize work while under pressure
Self-motivated and resourceful, with the ability to work with minimal supervision, exercise independent judgment, and be comfortable asking questions to supervisors
Familiarity with the Adobe Suite, specifically Premiere, After Effects, Media Encoder, and Photoshop
Must possess the ability to balance multiple simultaneous projects with a professional demeanor and prioritize work while under pressure
Self-motivated and resourceful, with the ability to work with minimal direction and exercise independent judgment
Preferred Qualifications
Interest in National Geographic and its mission
Demonstrated enthusiasm for non-fiction production, natural history, and science
Education
Junior or Senior year preferred
Major or previous coursework in Communications, TV/Film, Cinema, Journalism, Public Relations, Marketing, Advertising, Business Administration, or related major preferred
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 interests in the National Geographic Yellow Border Production Services & Post-Production Intern, Summer 2026 position is required.
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 5pm ET for the duration of the internship
Able to provide own housing for the duration internship program in the Washington, DC area
Able to provide/have reliable transportation to/from work
The pay rate for this role in Washington D.C. 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 National Geographic:
National Geographic Partners LLC (NGP), a joint venture between Disney and the National Geographic Society, is committed to bringing the world premium science, adventure and exploration content across an unrivaled portfolio of media assets. NGP combines the global National Geographic television channels (National Geographic Channel, Nat Geo WILD, Nat Geo MUNDO, Nat Geo PEOPLE) with National Geographic’s media and consumer-oriented assets, including National Geographic magazines; National Geographic studios; related digital and social media platforms; books; maps; children’s media; and ancillary activities that include travel, global experiences and events, archival sales, licensing and e-commerce businesses. Furthering knowledge and understanding of our world has been the core purpose of National Geographic for 131 years, and now we are committed to going deeper, pushing boundaries, going further for our consumers … and reaching millions of people around the world in 172 countries and 43 languages every month as we do it. NGP returns 27 percent of our proceeds to the nonprofit National Geographic Society to fund work in the areas of science, exploration, conservation and education.
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 National Geographic Partners PAY SVC, which is part of a business we call National Geographic.
National Geographic Partners PAY SVC 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.