National Geographic Documentary Films Intern, Summer 2026
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About the Role & Program
Join us for the opportunity to learn how National Geographic develops, commissions, and distributes documentary films! We are committed to bringing the world premium, feature documentaries that cover timely, gripping, and globally relevant stories from the very best documentary filmmakers in the world.
Our team handles all aspects of content management during each film's life cycle from pitch through development, production, distribution, and awards. With 4-5 films per year, each piece of content receives a bespoke strategy that includes some combination of A-list festivals, a limited theatrical release, a robust awards campaign, impact initiatives and streaming.
This internship will grant insight into all aspects of our business and provide the opportunity to attend pitches, internal meetings, and National Geographic events. You will also gain insight into our key strategic initiatives through a combination of the responsibilities below.
This is a full-time internship, and the approximate dates of this internship are June 2026 through August 2026. If selected for the opportunity, you will report directly to the Senior Manager, Documentary Films. A cover letter indicating your interest in the role is required to be considered for the opportunity.
What You Will Do
You will learn about all aspects of National Geographic’s Documentary Film business.
Your day-to-day will include:
Watching internal cuts and attending internal and external notes meetings.
Watching buzzworthy documentary films and providing timely and thorough coverage.
Tracking and evaluating incoming submissions and attending pitch meetings.
Assisting the film festival submission, coordination and delivery process.
Attending and taking notes on production, strategy, and distribution meetings.
Conducting research as needed, including talent, festival and awards tracking.
Required Qualifications & Skills
Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Strong analytical and organizational skills.
Passion for the entertainment industry with a specific interest in documentary films and the Nat Geo Documentary Films brand.
Proficient in the use of Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
Self-motivated and resourceful, with the ability to work with minimal supervision and exercise independent judgment.
Adept at learning new software and systems.
Preferred Qualifications
Previous experience (academic or internship) in the entertainment industry.
Proficient with project tracking applications such as Airtable and Smartsheet.
Education
Junior or 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 National Geographic Documentary Films Intern, Summer 2026 position is required to be considered for the opportunity.
Additional Information
Able to have a consistent, reliable work schedule throughout the internship.
The approximate dates of this internship are June 2026 through August 2026.
Fully available from Monday through Thursday, 9am to 6pm PT for the duration of the internship.
Able to provide own housing for the duration internship program in the Burbank, California 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.
Sobre National Geographic:
A National Geographic Partners LLC (NGP), uma joint venture entre Disney e a National Geographic Society, está empenhada em trazer o conteúdo de ciência, aventura e exploração premium mundial em um portfólio incomparável de ativos de mídia. A NGP combina os canais de televisão globais National Geographic (National Geographic Channel, Nat Geo WILD, Nat Geo MUNDO, Nat Geo PEOPLE) com as mídias e ativos voltados para o consumidor da National Geographic, incluindo as revistas National Geographic, os estúdios da National Geographic, plataformas de mídia social e digital relacionadas; livros; mapas; mídia infantil; e atividades auxiliares que incluem viagens, experiências e eventos globais, vendas de arquivo, licenciamento e negócios de comércio eletrônico. Promover o conhecimento e a compreensão do nosso mundo tem sido o objetivo principal da National Geographic há 131 anos, e agora estamos comprometidos em ir mais fundo, ampliar fronteiras, ir além para nossos consumidores… e, com isso, alcançar milhões de pessoas em todo o mundo em 172 países e 43 idiomas todos os meses. A NGP retorna 27% dos nossos rendimentos para a organização sem fins lucrativos National Geographic Society para financiar o trabalho nas áreas de ciência, exploração, conservação e educação.
Sobre The Walt Disney Company:
A The Walt Disney Company, juntamente com suas subsidiárias e afiliadas, é uma líder diversificada em entretenimento familiar e mídia internacional que inclui três segmentos principais de negócios: Disney Entertainment, ESPN e Disney Experiences. Desde seus primeiros passos como um estúdio de desenho animado na década de 1920 até se tornar o atual nome de destaque na indústria do entretenimento, a Disney orgulhosamente dá continuidade a seu legado de criação de histórias e experiências de padrão internacional para toda a família. As histórias, personagens e experiências da Disney tocam consumidores e visitantes de todas as partes do mundo. Com operações em mais de 40 países, nossos funcionários e colaboradores trabalham juntos para criar experiências de entretenimento adoradas por todos.
Esta vaga é oferecida junto à National Geographic Partners PAY SVC, que é parte de um segmento de negócios que chamamos de National Geographic.
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