ABC Entertainment & Hulu Originals Comedy Intern, Summer/Fall 2025
Job Description
- Experience covering phone lines for executives
- Knowledge of current ABC, Hulu, and other network series
- Interest in stand-up, improv, and sketch comedy
- Proficient in Google & MS Office Suite
- Strong organizational & communication skills
- Attention to detail, responsible & dependable
- Interest in scripted television & comedy
- Script reading & coverage writing experience
- Potential medical, financial, and other benefits
Job Summary:
About the Role & Program
ABC Entertainment and Hulu Originals’ compelling programming includes “The Handmaid’s Tale,” “Grey’s Anatomy,” the longest-running medical drama in primetime television; ratings juggernaut “The Bachelor” franchise; riveting dramas “Will Trent”, “Dr. Odyssey,” and “The Rookie,” trailblazing comedies “Abbott Elementary,” “Only Murders in the Building”, “The Conners,” and “Shifting Gears,” ABC’s newest comedy; the popular Summer Fun & Games programming block, including “The $100,000 Pyramid,” “Celebrity Family Feud” and “Press Your Luck”; star-making sensation “American Idol”; “Judge Steve Harvey,” the network’s strongest unscripted series debut in a year; reality phenomenon “Shark Tank”; family favorites “America’s Funniest Home Videos,” “Celebrity Wheel of Fortune,” “The Chase,” “Dancing with the Stars,” “Holey Moley” and “To Tell the Truth”; “General Hospital,” which has aired for more than 55 years on the network; and late-night talk show “Jimmy Kimmel Live!”; as well as the critically acclaimed, Emmy® Award-winning “Live in Front of a Studio Audience” specials. The network also boasts some of television’s most prestigious awards shows, including “The Oscars®,” “The CMA Awards” and the “American Music Awards.”
The ABC Entertainment and Hulu Originals Comedy team oversees all primetime and streaming scripted comedy series development and current programming.
The approximate dates of this internship are June 2025 through December 2025. If selected for this role, you will report directly to the Coordinator of Comedy Development. A cover letter indicating your interest in the ABC Entertainment & Hulu Originals Comedy Intern, Summer/Fall 2025 position is required.
What You Will Do
Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
Supporting Assistants with production grids, project tracking, calendar invites, checking and tracking calls/voicemails, video conference setups and general daily administrative tasks.
Supporting the Coordinator in various administrative tasks and project tracking.
Reading scripts, writing coverage and engaging in/consuming and tracking various forms of media that could be of interest to the development team, including but not limited to podcasts, television series, movies, novels, comic books, web series, social media personalities, etc.
Distribution of various documents and media internally.
Required Qualifications & Skills
Proven skills utilizing Google Suite and MS Office Suite, including Google Drive, Google Sheets, Google Docs, Outlook, Excel, Word, PowerPoint.
Previous internship experience within a related field.
An interest in scripted television and hunger to learn about television.
Strong attention to detail.
Responsible, dependable, and organized with excellent communication/writing skills.
Must be able to multi-task and prioritize assignments by deadline.
Preferred Qualifications
Experience in covering phone lines for executives and/or senior leadership.
Knowledge of current series on ABC, Hulu, and other networks.
Interest in comedy and knowledge of stand-up, improv, and sketch talent.
Education
Senior year 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 interest in the ABC Entertainment & Hulu Originals Comedy Intern, Summer/Fall 2025 position is required.
Additional Information
Able to have a consistent, reliable work schedule throughout the internship
The approximate dates of this internship are June 2025 through December 2025
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 Burbank, California area
Able to provide/have reliable transportation to/from work
The pay rate for this internship in California is $22.00 per hour. Select benefits may be provided as part of the compensation package, such as medical, financial, and/or other benefits. To learn more about our benefits visit: https://jobs.disneycareers.com/benefits.
