Disneyland Resort Public Relations Intern, Spring 2025

About the Role & Program

As an intern on the Disneyland Resort Public Relations Team, you will get to share exciting Disney news with journalists around the world! In this one-of-a-kind role, you'll be immersed in all facets of PR – from media relations, writing, and events, to the business behind the magic – things like strategy, integrated communications, and, of course, showcasing success. Expect more than your usual internship - This is outstanding stuff and a learning experience like no other!

What You Will Do:

• Support PR efforts that build awareness of new and existing developments at the Disneyland Resort intending to drive visitation.
• Draft and fact-check blog stories, pitches, press releases, and photo captions, plus review and provide feedback on produced videos.
• Tap into your storytelling ability to ideate engaging, timely, and accurate media assets, story angles, and content.
• Assist publicists in their local, national, and international media relations with product/event awareness and inquiries.
• Monitor news landscape, online conversation, and media coverage on an ongoing basis. Develop media coverage reports and event recaps.
• Work with different lines of businesses – such as park and resort operations, food & beverage, and merchandise – and with other communication teams like Public Affairs, Marketing Strategy, and social media.
• Assist with project management and help sustain various PR reporting and tracking documents, ensuring they are kept up to date. Examples include editorial calendars, project timelines, and status/assignment trackers.
• Assist in maintaining the Disneyland Resort media resource site, Disneylandnews.com.
• Support a wide variety of media visits, familiarization tours, press events, plus video/photo shoots.

Required Qualifications:

• Strong written, verbal, and interpersonal clear expression.
• Familiarity with both Associated Press and SEO writing styles.
• Previous internship/experience working in Public Relations, Journalism, or Communications.
• Experience reporting/writing/editing with a student and/or professional news outlet or PR agency (broadcast or print-digital) and/or writing press materials.
• Ability to engage with diverse media; provide assets (photos/videos), pitch stories, and host media at special events.
• Close awareness and attention to media conversation, industry landscape, and pop culture trends.
• Experience in creating copy and/or content for digital/social media.
• Flexibility to work various hours, including early mornings and evenings.
• Computer proficiency within a Windows or MAC environment (both preferred).
• Experience in Microsoft Office suite and Keynote or other presentation software.
• Strong organizational and multi-tasking skills and sharp attention to detail.
• Adept at adhering to timelines and working independently with a flexible and adaptable approach.
• Shown understanding of Disney property and products (with emphasis on the Disneyland Resort).

Preferred Qualifications:

• Familiarity with media-tracking systems (i.e. Cision, Muck Rack)
• Familiarity with project management tools and software (i.e. Monday.com, Smartsheet)
• Experience in graphic design, Canva, and Adobe Creative Suite
• Familiarity with content management systems (i.e., WordPress)
• Familiarity with the creative process for photography and video
• Experience driving media coverage and developing summary reports.

Education

• Be an undergraduate or a recent graduate (within 6 months of your graduation date) pursuing a bachelor’s degree in journalism, Public Relations, Communications, Media Relations, or a related major.
• 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.

Required Materials:

• A writing sample and/or portfolio are highly encouraged for this position. Longer-form writing samples, such as press releases and blog posts, are strongly preferred. Please attach a sample and/or portfolio to your cover letter or include a link on your resume.

Eligibility Requirements & Program Information:

Candidates for this opportunity MUST meet all of the requirements below

• 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:

• The approximate dates of this internship are January 2025 through June 2025
• This internship is located in Anaheim, CA; candidates should be receptive to providing their own transportation and housing for the duration of the internship
• Be compliant with The Disney Look appearance guidelines
• Able to have a consistent, reliable work schedule throughout the internship.
• You are expected to work FULL-TIME hours (approximately 40 per week) during the internship.