Summer Intern - Programming and Content Planning

This is a Full Time Paid Internship


About the Role & Program

The Disney Entertainment Programming team is responsible for the planning and scheduling of hundreds of hours of premiere content per year. From linear television to Disney+, to Hulu and beyond, our team crafts the release strategies that connect our content with the biggest possible audiences across all platforms. We are the ultimate curators, platform strategists, and slate planners for National Geographic, Disney Branded Television, FX, and Freeform. Come join the fun!

What You Will Do

For every piece of content, a lot of thought and effort is put behind how and when it is presented to an audience. Why is one show launching on one platform rather than another? Why was one specific release date chosen over another? Being a content strategist is a constant balancing act. A day in the life may include brainstorming new ideas for a ''Collection'' on our TV app, or cross-checking information that listings providers send out. You may also work on checking competitors' release strategies and reporting back, or screening potential acquisitions and giving feedback, or you may be helping us refine how we organize our inventory.
• Will utilize data to help make strategic scheduling recommendations across all of our platforms
• Will have the opportunity to provide feedback on potential acquisitions and original series pitches
• Will be responsible for sharing and tracking daily ratings performance and competitive industry news
• Will be responsible for auditing our content across multiple platforms and helping to source metadata
• Will take on ad hoc projects to support the larger Program Strategy and Content Planning department

Required Qualifications and Skills
• Highly motivated self-starter who is truly passionate about content planning and strategy
• Someone who knows the competitive landscape and can tell you the hottest 5 new shows right now
• Someone who sees themselves in a content strategy role in the future and wants to learn the ropes
• A candidate with high attention to detail, a professional demeanor, a strong work ethic, and most of all a desire to learn

Eligibility Requirements & Program Information

Candidates for this opportunity MUST meet all of the below requirements:
• Be enrolled in an accredited college/university taking at least one class in the semester/quarter (spring/fall) prior to participation in the internship program OR must have graduated from a college/university within 6 months at time of application posting OR currently participating in a Disney College Program or Disney Internship
• Be at least 18 years of age
• Have not completed one year of continual employment on a Disney internship or program.
• Possess unrestricted work authorization

Additional Information

• Able to have a consistent, reliable work schedule throughout the internship
• The approximate dates of this internship are June 2024 through January 2025
• All candidates must be willing to work 40 hours/week during a Monday-Friday schedule (hours and days to be determined by your supervisor)
• Able to provide own housing for the duration internship program in the New York, New York area
• Able to provide reliable transportation to/from work in the New York area

Print This Role Description: Strong candidates may be invited to complete a phone interview. We strongly encourage applicants to print a copy of this role description, so they can refer to it in the event they are selected for a phone interview. Note that this role description will not be accessible once the posting is closed.

The pay rate for this internship in New York is $21.70 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.