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Disneyland® Resort Public Relations Intern, Spring 2026

Job ID 10129827 Location Anaheim, California, United States Business Disney Experiences Date posted Sep. 16, 2025
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Job Summary:

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 consumer PR: media relations, writing, strategy, integrated communications, showcasing success, events, and more. Expect more than your usual internship. This is outstanding stuff and a learning experience like no other!

The intern will report to the Manager, Public Relations

This internship is a full-time, six-month commitment in Anaheim, California, from January 2026 through June 2026

What you will do

As a Public Relations Intern, you’ll have the opportunity to:

  • Support consumer and travel trade PR efforts that build awareness of new and existing guest experiences at the Disneyland® Resort, intending to drive visitation.
  • Assist with project management and help sustain various PR reporting and tracking documents, ensuring they are updated. Examples include editorial calendars, project timelines, and status/assignment trackers.
  • Draft and fact-check blog stories, pitches, press releases, fact sheets, key messages, and photo captions.
  • Support with reviewing, collating, and providing feedback on written and visual content for accurate messaging.
  • Tap into your storytelling ability to ideate engaging and timely media assets and story angles.
  • Assist publicists in local, national, multicultural, and international media relations with inquiries/requests and media hosting.
  • 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, entertainment, food & beverage, and merchandise.
  • Collaborate with other communications teams like Public Affairs, Marketing Strategy, and Digital Strategy.
  • Assist in maintaining the Disneyland Resort media resource site, DisneylandNews.com, as needed.
  • Support a wide variety of media visits, familiarization tours, press events, and video/photo shoots.
  • Manage PR amenity inventory.

Please apply if you have

  • Strong written, verbal, and interpersonal expression.
  • Familiarity with both Associated Press and SEO writing styles.
  • Previous internship/experience working in Public Relations, Journalism, or Communications.
  • Experience writing/editing press releases or reporting for a student or professional news outlet.
  • 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.
  • Familiarity with a hybrid work schedule in a corporate environment.
  • 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 tight deadlines and working independently with a flexible and adaptable approach.
  • Shown understanding of Disney property and products (with emphasis on the Disneyland® Resort).

It would also be great if you have/are familiar with

  • Media-tracking systems (e.g., Cision, Muck Rack).
  • Project management tools and software (e.g., Monday.com, Smartsheet).
  • Experience in graphic design, Canva, and Adobe Creative Suite.
  • Proficiency with content management systems (e.g., WordPress).
  • Exposure to the creative process for photography and video.
  • Experience in analyzing media coverage and developing summary reports.
  • Proficiency in speaking, reading, and writing in Spanish.

Education

  • Junior or Senior preferred
  • Pursuing a bachelor’s degree in journalism, Public Relations, Communications, Media Relations, or a related major.

Required Materials

  • A writing sample and/or portfolio are required for this position. Longer-form writing samples, such as press releases and blog posts, are strongly preferred. Please attach a link to your writing sample to your resume. Applications without a writing sample link on the résumé will not be considered a completed application packet and may not be fully considered for the position. Please visit our support site for additional information.

Eligibility Requirements & Program Information

Candidates for this opportunity MUST meet all of the requirements below

  • Be enrolled in an accredited college/university, pursuing a degree, taking at least one class at the 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 Information

  • The approximate dates of this internship are January 2026 through June 2026.
  • Fully available from Monday - Friday, 8:30 AM – 5:30 PM Pacific Time Zone for the duration of the internship, 40 hours each week.
  • Be aligned with The Disney Look appearance guidelines.
  • Able to provide own housing for the duration of the internship program in the Anaheim, California, area.
  • Able to provide/have reliable transportation to/from work.

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The pay rate for this role in Anaheim, 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.

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About Disney Experiences:

Disney Experiences brings the magic of Disney stories and franchises to life through theme parks, resorts, cruise ships, unique vacation experiences, products and more around the world. Disney shines in the travel industry with six resort destinations in the United States, Europe and Asia; a top-rated cruise line; a popular vacation ownership program; and an award-winning guided family adventure business. Plus, Disney's global consumer products operations include the world's leading licensing business; the world's largest children's publishing brands; one of the world's largest licensors of games across all platforms; and Disney store locations around the world and on the web.

About The Walt Disney Company:

The Walt Disney Company, together with its subsidiaries and affiliates, is a leading diversified international family entertainment and media enterprise that includes three core business segments: Disney Entertainment, ESPN, and Disney Experiences. From humble beginnings as a cartoon studio in the 1920s to its preeminent name in the entertainment industry today, Disney proudly continues its legacy of creating world-class stories and experiences for every member of the family. Disney’s stories, characters and experiences reach consumers and guests from every corner of the globe. With operations in more than 40 countries, our employees and cast members work together to create entertainment experiences that are both universally and locally cherished.

This position is with Walt Disney Parks and Resorts U.S., Inc., which is part of a business we call Disney Experiences.

Walt Disney Parks and Resorts U.S., Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, ancestry, age, marital status, military or veteran status, medical condition, genetic information or disability, or any other basis prohibited by federal, state or local law. Disney champions a business environment where ideas and decisions from all people help us grow, innovate, create the best stories and be relevant in a constantly evolving world.

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