Disney Signature Experiences Communications Intern

About the Role & Program

Disney Signature Experiences (DSE), part of the Disney Experiences segment of the Walt Disney Company, offers family travel and leisure experiences beyond theme parks, including Disney Cruise Line, Adventures by Disney, National Geographic Expeditions, Storytelling by Disney, Golden Oak, and Disney Institute.

The Disney Signature Experiences Public Affairs team enhances and protects the reputation of these businesses through storytelling, media relations, issues management, and more. This internship offers the chance to gain experience diving into pressing issues that impact DSE businesses around the world while sharing stories across internal and external communication channels.

As an intern with the DSE Public Affairs External Communications team, you will have a front-row seat to the tremendous growth across Disney Signature Experiences. Though no two days are alike, you can expect to conduct a range of issues management and research projects, contribute to a wide variety of reputation-driving stories and content, support ongoing crisis management communication plans, help with Cast and/or Crew events on occasion, and more. We seek communicators who are passionate about delivering results and are enthusiastic about helping to tell these distinctly Disney stories through compelling written and visual communication.

This internship is a full-time, six-month commitment in the Orlando, Florida area from June 2025 to January 2026.

What you will do

• Identify the latest industry trends, and track coverage using media motoring platforms to keep leadership and partners abreast of emerging issues.
• Dive into a wide variety of topics affecting DSE businesses through in-depth research and share your findings through briefs and presentations.
• Write engaging blog stories, social media content, press releases, and more for internal and external communication channels.
• Support a variety of events including media engagements, photo and video shoots, and Cast/Crew activations.
• Collaborate with DSE Communications and Public Affairs teams to support day-to-day priorities, including Internal communication, Executive Communications, Government and External Affairs, Public Relations, and others.
• Participate in a variety of professional development opportunities, including training, webinars, and more.
• Bring a commitment to diversity and inclusion including inviting diverse perspectives, fostering an inclusive work environment, and supporting workforce diversity.

Please apply if you have/are

• Strong writing skills across a range of communication channels and styles, including proficiency with the Associated Press writing style.
• Adept at researching and reporting findings in concise and thoughtful ways.
• Knowledge of the media and current communication landscape.
• Ability to be resourceful and lead multiple project priorities.
• Strong administrative skills
• Capable of efficiently working within tight deliverables, and prioritizing multiple tasks, all while maintaining a professional demeanor.

It would also be great if you have/are familiar with

• Previous internships or other experience working in public, media, or government relations and/or print, television, or online newsroom.
• Previous experience analyzing media coverage using media monitoring platforms.
• Experience with photo/video shoots and supporting software for content creation.
• Savvy with social media in a professional or academic setting.
• Exposure to coordinating and supporting special events.

Education

• Junior or Senior year preferred
• Pursuing a degree in Journalism, Public Relations, Mass Communications, or a related field.

Required Materials

• A writing sample is required for this position. For full consideration, please include a link to your writing sample on your résumé or attach it to your cover letter. Applicants without a writing sample will not be considered a completed application packet and may not be fully considered for the position.

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 the 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

• This internship is a full-time, six-month commitment in the Orlando, Florida area from June 2025 until January 2026.
• Able to have a consistent, reliable work schedule throughout the internship.
• Fully available Monday through Friday for the duration of the internship, 40 hours each week.
• Able to provide own housing for the duration of the internship program.
• Able to provide/have reliable transportation to/from work.
• Be compliant with appearance guidelines.
• Limited housing opportunities may be available for Florida Based Professional Interns through American Campus Communities, for more information .