Publicity Intern, Summer/Fall 2025

About the Role & Team 

Disney Entertainment includes the company’s full portfolio of entertainment media and content businesses globally, including motion picture film studios, television divisions, and streaming!  The Walt Disney Studios Publicity Team ensures the integration and consistency of all PR global messaging for theatrical and select streaming titles across WDAS, Pixar, Marvel, Lucasfilm, Disney Live Action and 20 Century Studios. Our team collaborates with cross functional teams to create and implement culturally relevant, innovative global publicity strategies to reach to our diverse audiences. 

Ready to play an active role in supporting our global publicity outreach? Join our team as our intern! If selected for this role, you will report to the Director, Global Operations & Events.  

This internship is a full-time commitment in the NYC, New York area from June 2025 - December 2025. A cover letter is required for the Publicity Intern, Summer/Fall 2025 position.

What You Will Do 

As our intern, your role is all about supporting our theatrical and streaming global publicity campaigns. You will get the opportunity to work across various teams within the publicity department, each that support our theatrical and streaming releases. 

• Participate in select title, agency, team calls, and brainstorming sessions. 

• Build and update databases of events, festivals, influencers and help draft campaign reports, highlighting key beats and noteworthy press coverage.  

• Scan for press break coverage across titles and update master reports. 

• Provide support at key events such as premieres, press days, global press junkets and conventions. 

• Assist with talent and filmmaker schedules. 

• Staff press screenings and provide recap reports.  

Required Qualifications & Skills  

• Ability to balance multiple projects and workflows in a fast-paced work environment

• Excels within collaborative team environments and demonstrates strong independent work capabilities

• Demonstrates a genuine passion for movies and pop culture

• Stays informed about trends to proactively inform the team about potential community engagement opportunities

• Strong writing skills 

• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook) 

Preferred Qualifications  

• Previous internship and/or work experience in the multicultural field, preferably in a studio or an entertainment agency 

Education  

• Undergraduate students in their senior year pursuing a bachelor's degree in publicity, marketing or related field

Eligibility Requirements & Program Information  

• 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 Publicity Intern, Summer/Fall 2025 position is required.

Additional Information  

• The approximate dates of this internship are June 2025 through to December 2025 

• Able to be fully available for the duration of the internship, 40 hours each week 

• Able to provide own housing for the duration internship program in the New York, NYC area 

• Able to provide/have reliable transportation to/from work