Business Development Intern

About the Role & Program:

Disney Corporate Alliances is responsible for building corporate marketing partnerships between Disney and a select group of domestic and global brands. These relationships may include sponsorship, marketing and licensing rights as well as business-to-business opportunities. Corporate Alliances may involve multiple business units including Walt Disney Parks and Resorts, Disney Cruise Line, ABC, ESPN, Disney Consumer Products, Disney Digital Network, Disney Studios, Disney Music Group, etc.

What You Will Do: 

The Corporate Alliances Business Development Intern must be flexible in their ability to assist in the development of partnerships across a broad range of industries.

• Form strategic business recommendations based on industry research and analysis
• Research, design and develop company/brand overview documents
• Develop presentations for both internal and client facing audiences
• Work with internal stakeholders to support ongoing business development initiatives
• Collect and manage creative assets to be used in presentations
• Participate in / lead team brainstorming and provide creative input
• Attend meetings and presentations with high-level executives

Required Qualifications & Skills:

• Ability to work both independently and in a team environment
• Well-rounded business skills and acumen
• Demonstrate strong verbal and written communication skills
• Excellent organizational skills and ability to multi-task, prioritize, and meet deadlines
• Self-starter with ability to manage multiple priorities and highly confidential information
• Ability to cultivate partner relationships
• Positive attitude and ability to be proactive, resourceful, and flexible
• Strong presentation skills
• Extensive working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite (PowerPoint, Word, and Excel)
• Demonstrated knowledge of The Walt Disney Company business segments

Preferred Qualifications & Skills:

• Demonstrated knowledge of trends in marketing and sponsorship
• Working knowledge of iWork for Mac (Keynote)

Education:

• A junior, senior pursuing a bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Advertising, Communications, Business, Economics, Strategy or closely related program.

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 Information:

• The approximate dates of this internship are June 2025 – January 2026
• Candidate must be available to work full time hours (approximately 40 hours per week) for the duration of the internship
• This internship is a hybrid position -- Must be able to provide own housing and reliable transportation for work in the Orlando, FL area. Also requires a working, reliable internet connection as well as a quiet, dedicated workspace.
• We provide limited housing opportunities for Florida Based Professional Interns through American Campus Communities, for more information