Disney Television Animation Development & Current Series Intern, Spring 2026

About the Role & Program

Join us for an opportunity to be a part of Disney Television Animation (DTVA)! We are an industry leader in the creation of animated television series for preschoolers, kids and families. The studio brings creative and production expertise together under the leadership of Disney Branded Television. DTVA’s Current Series division provides creative oversight and management over all Kids and Family animated series and short-form programming.

This is a full-time internship, and approximate dates of this internship are from January 2026 through June 2026. If selected for this role, you will report directly to the Director of Current Series. A cover letter indicating your interest in the Disney Television Animation Development & Current Series Intern, Spring 2026 position is required.

What You Will Do

We are looking for a self-motivated candidate who is curious, passionate about animation, embraces innovation, and has a strong desire to learn and grow. Here’s some of what you can expect:

• Extensive reading and script coverage

• Learning the basics of the production pipeline for 11 minute and 22 minute series

• Shadowing executives at all relevant meetings, notes sessions, board pitches, and screenings

• In depth training tips for note generation on scripts, storyboards, and animatics.

• Assist in building decks and acquiring assets for presentations, online conventions, and share outs

• Suggest and present new strategies, initiatives, and ideas

• Develop knowledge of creative talent through research and review of social media, TV and film, and publishing content

• Attend meet and greets with other overhead employees to learn about their role and responsibilities

Required Qualifications & Skills

• Knowledge of the DTVA, Disney Channels, and Disney Plus brands

• Strong writing skills

• Analytical reading comprehension and critical thinking

• A positive attitude and warm personality

• Passion, a collaborative spirit, and a willingness to try new things

Preferred Qualifications

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (including Outlook, Excel, Word, PowerPoint)

• Experience working in Adobe Photoshop

• Organized, self-sufficient, and quick to adapt

Education

• Students studying in their 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 Disney Television Animation Development & Current Series Intern, Spring 2026 position is required.

Additional Information

• Able have a consistent, reliable work schedule throughout the internship

• The approximate dates of this internship are January 2026 through June 2026

• 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 Glendale, California area

• Able to provide/have reliable transportation to/from work

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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.