Walt Disney Animation Studios Marketing Intern, Summer 2026

The Walt Disney Animation Studios (WDAS) Marketing & Franchise team seeks a Marketing Intern for Summer 2026. This role involves supporting the global ambassadorship of WDAS storytelling, collaborating with cross-company partners, and assisting with film marketing and consumer products programs. The intern will manage projects for the D23: Ultimate Fan Event, coordinate marketing projects for upcoming films, update internal documents, and facilitate communication across teams. This is a paid internship, 40 hours per week, from June to August 2026.

Must Have

• Proficient in Google Docs
• Proficient in Google Drive
• Proficient in Word
• Proficient in Excel
• Proficient in Keynote
• Ability to multi-task and work proactively in a fast-paced work environment
• Great attitude and team player
• Strong interest in Marketing in the Entertainment/Movie Industry
• Communicates ideas effectively
• 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
• 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
• Available to travel to Anaheim for the D23: Ultimate Fan Event (August 14-16, 2026)
• Able to have a consistent, reliable work schedule throughout the internship
• Fully available, 9am – 6 pm PST for the duration of the internship, 40 hours each week
• Able to provide own housing for the duration internship program in the Burbank, CA area
• Able to provide/have reliable transportation to/from work

Good to Have

• Previous internship and/or work Experience in related industry
• Passion for Marketing and Disney
• Junior or Senior year preferred

Perks & Benefits

• Medical benefits
• Financial benefits
• Other benefits

Job Summary:

About the Role & Program:

The Walt Disney Animation Studios (WDAS) Marketing & Franchise team serves as the global ambassadors of WDAS storytelling, championing the characters and worlds with cross company partners, in close partnership with the filmmakers. Through strategic collaboration, creative excellence, and unwavering integrity, this team supports the successful launch and drives the long-term sustainment of WDAS film marketing projects and consumer products programs. They play a pivotal role in shaping the strategic direction of WDAS franchises, ensuring their resonance with audiences and partners worldwide, from initial release through enduring legacy.

What You Will Do:

• Manage various projects tied to WDAS’ participation at the D23: Ultimate Fan Event in Anaheim, CA (August 14-16, 2026). The intern must be available to travel to Anaheim for this event.
• Assist in coordinating and tracking other marketing projects related to the upcoming WDAS film slate, including updating internal documents, assisting with timelines, and helping facilitate clear communication across teams to ensure smooth execution.
• Attend weekly team meetings, partner meetings and other relevant events

Required Qualifications & Skills:

• Proficient in Google Docs, Google Drive, Word, Excel, and Keynote
• Ability to multi-task and work proactively in a fast-paced work environment
• Great attitude and team player
• Strong interest in Marketing in the Entertainment/Movie Industry
• Communicates ideas effectively

Preferred Qualifications & Skills:

• Previous internship and/or work Experience in related industry
• Passion for Marketing and Disney

Education:

• Junior or Senior year preferred

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.
• 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:

• Approximate internship dates: June 1, 2026 – August 2026
• Able to have a consistent, reliable work schedule throughout the internship
• Fully available, 9am – 6 pm PST for the duration of the internship, 40 hours each week
• Able to provide own housing for the duration internship program in the Burbank, CA area
• Able to provide/have reliable transportation to/from work

The pay rate for this role 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, dependent on the level and position offered. To learn more about our benefits visit: https://jobs.disneycareers.com/benefits.

About Walt Disney Animation Studios:

Combining masterful artistry and storytelling with groundbreaking technology, Walt Disney Animation Studios is a filmmaker-driven animation studio responsible for creating some of the most beloved films ever made. Disney Animation continues to build on its rich legacy of innovation and creativity, from the first fully-animated feature film, 1937's “Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs,” to the upcoming fall 2024 feature, “Moana 2.” Among the studio's timeless creations are “Pinocchio,” “Sleeping Beauty,” “The Jungle Book,” “The Little Mermaid,” “The Lion King,” “Frozen,” “Zootopia,” and “Encanto.”

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, which is part of a business we call Walt Disney Animation Studios.

Walt Disney Pictures 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.