Lucasfilm Franchise Archives Graduate Intern, Summer 2026

The Lucasfilm Franchise Archives Graduate Intern will support the Franchise Archive Teams in preserving, curating, and modernizing the archival library. Responsibilities include cataloging physical media, tracking scan priorities, documenting archival projects, inspecting and inventorying film, video, and stills materials, and conducting research. This role contributes to telling visually compelling stories and preserving historical legacy in alignment with Lucasfilm's creative vision.

Must Have

• Provide general support for Film and Stills departments related to preservation and collection management.
• Catalog physical media, track scan priorities, and document projects for archival material.
• Inspect, inventory, and catalog archival film, video, and stills materials.
• Collect research using in-house dataset and outside sources.
• Attend regular archive check-in meetings.
• Rehouse archival materials such as 35mm slides and negatives.
• Minimum of 2+ years experience with asset/database management.
• Strong proficiency in Google Suite.
• Competency working with hands on delicate hand-on tasks.
• Proven understanding of still and moving image cataloging and digital asset management systems.
• Basic knowledge of Live Action Film Production.
• Basic knowledge of analog and digital moving image media handling and identification.
• Comfort-level working for multiple hours in chilly vaults (45-65 degrees F).

Good to Have

• Proven ability working with digitization of historical, archival, and cultural content.
• Demonstrated proficiency in Photoshop.

Job Summary:

About the Role & Program

We are looking for a collaborative and creative team player who reflects the innovative spirit, creative talent, and passion for great storytelling and filmmaking that define Lucasfilm. The Franchise Archive Graduate Intern will be primarily responsible for supporting the Franchise Archive Teams, cataloging physical media, tracking scan priorities, and documenting projects for archival material.

This team preserves, curates and modernizes the archival library, while commissioning new imagery to tell a visually compelling story, provide accurate reference and preserve a historical legacy. These assets are released in alignment with Lucasfilm’s overall strategy and creative vision.

If selected, you will report to the Manager of Film Archives.

What You Will Do

While working with us, you will be primarily responsible for providing general support for the Film and Stills departments related to preservation and collection management. Cataloging physical media, tracking scan priorities, and documenting projects for archival material. This also includes:

• Inspecting, inventorying, and cataloging of archival film, video and stills materials
• General support for film and stills department activities related to preservation and collection management
• Collecting research using in-house dataset and outside sources
• Attending regular archive check-in meetings to remain coordinated with the Asset teams and provide updates
• Rehousing of archival materials such 35mm slides and negatives

Required Qualifications and Skills

• Minimum of 2+ years experience with asset/database management
• Strong proficiency in Google Suite
• Competency working with hands on delicate hand-on tasks
• Proven understanding of still and moving image cataloging and digital asset management systems
• Basic knowledge of Live Action Film Production, as well as analog and digital moving image media handling and identification
• Working knowledge of still and moving image cataloging and digital asset management systems
• Comfort-level working for multiple hours in our chilly vaults, which are kept at 45-65 degrees F

Preferred Qualifications

• Proven ability working with digitization of historical, archival, and cultural content
• Demonstrated proficiency in Photoshop

Education

Currently enrolled at the Graduate Level, pursuing or a Master's Degree in Library Science, Moving Image Preservation and Archiving TV/Film Production or Still Photography

Undergraduate Students will not be considered.

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

• Must have the ability to have a consistent, reliable full-time work schedule throughout the internship
• The approximate dates of this internship are June 1st- August 28th, 2026.
• Must provide own housing during the internship program in the San Francisco area
• Must have Valid US Driver’s License and own vehicle to get to and from work. (The locations for the position are not conducive to public transportation.)
• Must sign NDA and follow all security measures to protect company Intellectual Property and strategy

The pay rate for this role in San Francisco, CA is $30.40 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 Lucasfilm:

Lucasfilm is a global leader in film, television and digital entertainment production. In addition to its motion-picture and television production, the company's activities include visual effects, audio post-production and cutting-edge digital animation, interactive entertainment software, and the management of the global merchandising activities for its entertainment properties including the legendary STAR WARS and INDIANA JONES franchises. Lucasfilm Ltd. is headquartered in northern California.

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 Lucasfilm Ltd, which is part of a business we call Lucasfilm.

Lucasfilm Ltd 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.