Studio Post Production Intern, Summer 2026
Walt Disney Animation Studios
Job Summary
The Walt Disney Studios Post Production team, part of Disney Live Action (DLA), manages post-production for live-action and animated features like Lilo & Stitch and Ice Age. This internship offers exposure to all aspects of the post-production process from a Studio perspective. Interns will update essential databases, streamline digital wrap procedures, track and archive movie assets, and assist with general office tasks, potentially gaining hands-on experience on movie projects.
Must Have
- Focused interest in Post Production
- Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously
- Experience using Microsoft Office Suite
- Ability to effectively communicate across all levels of stakeholder engagement
- Strong verbal and written communication skills
- Currently enrolled in an accredited college or university studying Film/Video Production, Communications, Film/Video Production Management, or related majors
- Be at least 18 years of age
- Possess unrestricted work authorization
- Have not completed one year of continual employment on a Disney internship or Disney College Program
- Fully available from Monday - Friday, 9am – 6pm PST for the duration of the internship, 40 hours each week
- Able to provide/have reliable transportation to/from work
- Able to provide own housing for the duration internship program in the Burbank, CA area
- Creating and updating Show Files
- Updating Post Databases (Editors, Post Supervisors, VFX Editors etc.)
- Covering desks when necessary (answering phones, rolling calls, scheduling, etc.)
- Completing general office tasks (printing, copying, phones, filing, etc.)
Good to Have
- Familiarity with a non-linear editing platform (Avid/Final Cut/Adobe Premier)
- Prior internships and/or classes in Post Production and related subjects
Perks & Benefits
- Paid Disney Internship
- Select benefits (medical, financial, and/or other benefits)
Job Description
Job Summary:
About the Role
The Walt Disney Studios Post Production is a team within the Disney Live Action (DLA) group. We set up, budget, schedule and lead the Post Production aspects of the Live Action features. The DLA Post Production team is responsible for Live Action Theatrical and Streaming titles such as Lilo & Stitch and Tron: Ares, as well as animated projects such as Ice Age and Diary of a Wimpy Kid. This team collaborates with teams across all departments within their respective banners, from the very conception to delivery of a project.
The Post Production Internship is a fantastic opportunity to get exposure to all aspects of the Post Production process from a Studio perspective. Interns will be responsible for upkeep of our essential databases, rolling calls when necessary, and getting hands on experiences with our productions.
What You Will Do
In this role, you will help update and modify our various post databases, assist as we continue to streamline our digital wrap procedure, and be able to visit project Post Production offices and hopefully get hands on experience on the movie project(s). The database project(s) include updating current data, as well as adding new fields and functionality. You may have the opportunity to help with tracking and archiving movie assets (ie, concept artwork, renders…), as well as consolidating reports and other wrap files.
Additional responsibilities include:
- Creating and updating Show Files
- Updating Post Databases (Editors, Post Supervisors, VFX Editors etc.)
- Covering desks when necessary (answering phones, rolling calls, scheduling, etc.)
- Completing general office tasks (printing, copying, phones, filing, etc.)
Required Qualifications & Skills
- Have a focused interest in Post Production
- Hard-working, self-motivated and detail oriented
- Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously
- Experience using Microsoft Office Suite
- Ability to effectively communicate across all levels of stakeholder engagement
- Strong verbal and written communication skills
- Positive team-player
Preferred Qualifications
- Familiarity with a non-linear editing platform (Avid/Final Cut/Adobe Premier)
- Prior internships and/or classes in Post Production and related subjects
Education
Currently enrolled in an accredited college or university studying Film/Video Production, Communications, Film/Video Production Management, or related majors.
Eligibility Requirements & Program Information
- Be enrolled in an accredited college/university pursuing a degree taking at least one class at time of application posting OR currently participating in a Disney College Program or Disney Internship
- Be at least 18 years of
age
- Possess unrestricted work authorization
- Have not completed one year of continual employment on a Disney internship or Disney College Program
Additional Information
- The approximate dates of this internship are June 2026 through August 2026
- Fully available from Monday - Friday, 9am – 6pm PST for the duration of the internship, 40 hours each week
- Able to provide/have reliable transportation to/from work
- Able to provide own housing for the duration internship program
in the Burbank, CA area
The pay rate for this internship in California is $22.50 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.
About The Walt Disney Studios:
For over 95 years, The Walt Disney Studios has been the foundation on which The Walt Disney Company was built. Today it brings quality movies, episodic storytelling, music, and stage plays to consumers throughout the world. The Walt Disney Studios encompasses a collection of respected film studios, including Disney, Walt Disney Animation Studios, Pixar Animation Studios, Marvel Studios, Lucasfilm, 20th Century Studios, and Searchlight Pictures. It is also home to Disney Theatrical Productions, producer of world-class stage shows.
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 Walt Disney Pictures Production, LLC, which is part of a business we call The Walt Disney Studios.
Walt Disney Pictures Production, LLC 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.