Summer Paid Intern - Labor Relations

This is a Full Time Paid Internship


Disney Theatrical Group seeks a passionate and collaborative Summer Associate to support the Labor Relations Department. The Summer Associate will assist with administrative workload and help prepare for three major upcoming negotiations in 2026 - the AEA Touring Agreement, AFM Pamphlet B, and IASTE Pink. The Summer Associate will gain hands-on application of labor law to theatrical CBAs, exposure to union relations, planning strategies for negotiations and grievance meetings, and executive-ready legal writing experience.

What You Will Do:
• Assisting in handling grievance and arbitration meetings
• Assisting in negotiations preparation, including proposal drafting
• Building and maintaining department logs/trackers/calendars.
• Taking notes and scheduling follow-ups at producer–union meetings.
• Helping organize files, maintain document libraries, and ensure accurate record-keeping for labor-related matters.
• Drafting memos, summaries, and correspondence for internal and external stakeholders concerning complex CBA rules.
• Researching projects concerning historical contract provisions, and comparisons to how other theatrical industries worldwide operate (UK, EU, Japan, etc.)

Required Qualifications & Skills
• Superior written and oral communication skills
• Proficiency with Word and Excel

Preferred Qualifications & Skills
• Coursework in labor and employment law, entertainment business, entertainment law, or intellectual property
• Interest in entertainment business or entertainment law, with theatre interest, a plus

Education:
• Currently enrolled in JD Program

Eligibility Requirements & Program Information:
• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Must possess unrestricted work authorization.

Additional Information:
• Must provide full work availability from June 1 through August 14, 2026
• Must provide own housing and transportation, position is located in New York City.