International Franchise and Marketing Graduate Intern, Spring 2026

Job ID 10129864 Location Glendale, California, United States Business Disney Experiences Date posted Sep. 02, 2025

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Job Summary:

About the Role & Program:

Disney Parks International (DPI) oversees the strategic management and operations of Disney’s theme parks and resorts outside of the U.S. This graduate internship offers a unique opportunity to contribute directly to DPI’s franchise strategy team, helping shape the future of Disney’s beloved IPs across culturally diverse markets.

Interns will support strategic initiatives through market insights, brand storytelling, and cross-functional collaboration with stakeholders globally.

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

What You Will Do:

Develop strategic presentations and business cases for senior leadership, highlighting franchise growth opportunities and market entry strategies via strong story-driven business decks based on data and insights
Support strategic content plans from development through tactical execution, including management of brand guidelines, creative development, and media tracking and measurement
Conduct a quarterly analysis of franchise financials, providing key performance rationale, and recommending action plans to maximize future potential.
Synthesize consumer insights and franchise performance data into clear business narratives that inform international growth strategies
Manage the development and ongoing delivery of franchise monthly newsletters, tracking industry news, competitive set, and sharing brand news from across TWDC
Conduct competitive landscape analysis to identify resonance and white space opportunities, including financial reporting, commercial, and product innovation.
Support cross-functional franchise initiatives, including identifying whitespace opportunities and ideating new business concepts
Support ad hoc research and strategy workstreams as prioritized by the franchise and commercial strategy teams
Coordinate project workflows and manage deliverables across time zones
Collaborate across internal platforms (e.g., MS Teams, SharePoint) to track progress, streamline communication, and document insights
Provide ad hoc administrative support and facilitate team productivity by managing meeting logistics, including preparing agendas, recording and distributing detailed meeting minutes, and tracking follow-ups to ensure alignment on project deliverables.

Preferred Qualifications:

Demonstrated ability to synthesize data into actionable insights and strategic storytelling
Proven success in cross-functional project management, ideally in a fast-paced, multicultural environment
Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills, with experience influencing across levels
Familiarity with global entertainment trends, IP lifecycle management, and consumer engagement strategies
Proficiency in PowerPoint, Excel, and collaboration tools (e.g., Teams, Airtable)
Written fluency in English; additional fluency in Japanese, Cantonese, or Mandarin a strong plus

Ideal Candidate Traits:

Global mindset and cultural sensitivity
Enthusiastic about the intersection of IP, entertainment, and consumer behavior
Strategic thinker who thrives in ambiguity and can self-direct
Collaborative, curious, and eager to learn

Education:

Currently enrolled in a graduate degree program with an undergraduate degree in Marketing, Business, Economics or other related field 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 graduate 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 Information:

Fully available for the duration of the internship (approximately 40 hours each week)
Able to provide own housing for the duration of the internship program in the Glendale, CA area
Able to provide/have reliable transportation to/from work

Be compliant with The Disney Look appearance guidelines

Recommendation – Print This Role Description: Strong candidates may be invited to complete a phone interview. We strongly encourage applicants to print a copy of this role description, so they can refer to it in the event they are selected for a phone interview. Note that this role description will not be accessible once the posting is closed.

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The pay rate for this role in California is $30.40 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 Disneyland International, which is part of a business we call Disney Experiences.

Disneyland International 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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