Walt Disney Television Unscripted & Alternative Entertainment Intern, Spring 2027
Job Posting Title:
Walt Disney Television Unscripted & Alternative Entertainment Intern, Spring 2027Req ID:
10161230Job Description:
About the Role & Program
The Walt Disney Television Unscripted & Alternative Entertainment team is looking for an intern to join their team to have an opportunity to learn more about our unscripted programming and ABC Network and Hulu’s reality programming. Our ABC slate includes: The Bachelor franchise, Shark Tank, Dancing with the Stars, American Idol, Celebrity Family Feud, Jimmy Kimmel Live; as well as original programming for Hulu including The Kardashians, The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives, and Vanderpump Villa. We also oversee awards shows and specials include “The Oscars,” “Dick Clark's New Years Rockin’ Eve with Ryan Seacrest, “The CMA Awards” and more.
We are a team that is passionate about unscripted television. We work to discover new trends with a finger on the pop culture pulse. We contribute to challenging work with no shortage of complex problems to solve. We push each other forward through collaboration and innovative forums to keep an eye on what’s next! If you are an out of the box thinker, enjoy collaboration, and passionate about unscripted content, then this role might be a phenomenal fit for you!
This is a full-time internship, and the approximate dates of this internship are January 2027 through June 2027. If selected for the role, you will report directly to the Manager, Unscripted and Alternative Entertainment. A cover letter indicating your interest in the Walt Disney Television Unscripted & Alternative Entertainment Intern, Summer 2026 position is required to be considered for the opportunity.
What You Will Do
WDTV is seeking an Unscripted Programming Intern who will be an outstanding addition to our growing team. As an unscripted programming intern, you will experience the day-to-day efforts of a premier streaming network. You will gain an exclusive understanding of what it takes to produce unscripted series and a stronger knowledge of the entertainment industry overall.
As a member of the team, you will also have the opportunity to collaborate with all Original Content sub-teams including Post, Production Management, Marketing, PR, Legal, Business Affairs, Finance and Data teams. The ideal candidate for this opportunity is a TV superfan who exhibits intellectual curiosity, thinks critically and creatively, possesses strong attention to detail and employs a proactive approach to problem solving. If you are someone who thrives in a fun, dynamic and collaborative team, then this is a great role for you.
Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
- Updating Reports: Research various topics and update current reports using Microsoft Suite.
- View and sort Pitch Material: Look at pitch material that has been submitted to see what types of shows are being pitched.
- Screen Cuts: View cuts of current shows we have in production before they go on air.
- Administrative Duties: Cover phones, schedule meetings, update reports and more
- Support in department wide creative projects such as tracking IP, building casting decks, etc.
Required Qualifications & Skills
- Experience working in MS Office Suite: Outlook, Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Google Workspace, Airtable, and Adobe Suite.
- Experience working in Mac computer systems.
- Prior related internship experience, ideally in unscripted content.
- A curiosity in unscripted television and hunger to learn.
- Attention to detail and strong organizational skills.
- Ability to multi-task in a constantly evolving work environment.
Preferred Qualifications
- Prior administrative experience is a plus.
- Experience in covering desks and phone lines for executives and/or senior leadership.
- Knowledge of current series on ABC, Hulu and other networks/streamers is a plus, along with a passion for television.
Education
- Senior year preferred
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 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 Walt Disney Television Unscripted & Alternative Entertainment Intern, Spring 2027 position is required.
Additional Information
- Able to have a consistent, reliable work schedule throughout the internship
- The approximate dates of this internship are January 2027 through June 2027
- Fully available from Monday through Friday, 9am to 6pm PT for the duration of the internship, 40 hours each week
- Able to provide own housing for the duration internship program in the Burbank, California area
- Able to provide/have reliable transportation to/from work
Job Posting Segment:
Walt Disney Television EntertainmentJob Posting Primary Business:
Unscripted Content (HULU)Primary Job Posting Category:
OtherEmployment Type:
Full timePrimary City, State, Region, Postal Code:
Burbank, CA, USAAlternate City, State, Region, Postal Code:
Date Posted:
2026-10-08Skills Required
- Experience with Microsoft Office Suite, including Outlook, Excel, Word, and PowerPoint
- Experience with Google Workspace, Airtable, and Adobe Suite
- Experience working with Mac computer systems
- Prior related internship experience, ideally in unscripted content
- Curiosity about unscripted television and willingness to learn
- Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
- Ability to multitask in a constantly evolving work environment
- Enrollment in an accredited college or university while pursuing a degree, with at least one class taken at application
- At least 18 years of age
- Unrestricted work authorization
- Reliable availability Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. PT, for 40 hours weekly
- Ability to provide housing in the Burbank, California area
- Reliable transportation to and from work
- Cover letter indicating interest in the position
- Prior administrative experience
- Experience covering desks and phone lines for executives or senior leadership
- Knowledge of current ABC, Hulu, and other network or streaming series
- Senior year of college
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