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Walt Disney World Public Affairs and Communications Intern, Spring 2026

Job ID 10129538 Location Lake Buena Vista, Florida, United States Business Disney Experiences Date posted Sep. 22, 2025
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Job Summary:

About the Role & Program

The Walt Disney World (WDW) Communications & Public Affairs team is responsible for shaping and elevating the reputation of The Most Magical Place on Earth through a mix of internal and external communication, media relations, issues and crisis management, content creation, and more. From shining a spotlight on our cast members and community to supporting day-to-day media inquiries and issues to dreaming up new ways to tell stories that support our business, our team works collaboratively with other teams and lines of business across WDW to share and protect the magic.

As a WDW Communications Intern, you’ll contribute to creative and strategic communication and content creation that reaches approximately 80,000 cast members across WDW as well as our Central Florida community, media, and guests. This internship opportunity is a great way to get experience working with and contributing to a variety of internal and external channels.

The intern will report to the Manager, Communications.

This internship is a full-time, six-month commitment in Orlando, Florida, from January 2026 through June 2026.

What You Will Do

  • Use your creativity and unique point of view to help ensure we tell our WDW story and showcase our cast culture, community, and business initiatives in the most innovative ways.
  • Write engaging articles and produce content for internal and external communication platforms, such as our company intranet site, social media channels, and more.
  • Design clever visuals that support our communication strategies across different media, including infographics, executive presentations, digital slides, and the Tell-A-Cast, a biweekly Cast Member pocket guide featuring current news and theme park information.
  • Get in on the action by participating in photo and video shoots and media interviews with reporters covering stories at WDW.
  • Collaborate with the WDW Communications team to support day-to-day priorities, including media monitoring and analysis, and distribution of communication.
  • Learn new skills and get out of your comfort zone.
  • Bring a passion and commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion by inviting diverse perspectives and fostering an inclusive work environment.
  • Have those “pinch me” moments when you walk down Main Street, U.S.A., before park opening or World Showcase after park close, and realize you’re working at The Most Magical Place on Earth!

Please Apply If You Are/Have

  • A zeal for writing in various styles and formats for diverse audiences and platforms (print, web, social media, and video).
  • Strong knowledge of grammar and punctuation, paired with excellent attention to detail.
  • Experience creating basic visual communication, including graphics, photos, and videos, with an interest in further developing your creative skills.
  • Demonstrated project management and administrative skills with a self-starting mindset.
  • A positive outlook that contributes new ideas with confidence.
  • A collaborative team player who also works effectively independently.   
  • A quick learner who embraces new challenges and is eager to build new skills, including software applications.
  • Proficiency in basic computer functions necessary to operate in a Mac/MS office environment.
  • The ability to remain calm under pressure while applying creative problem-solving.
  • The capacity to work under tight deadlines and manage multiple priorities while maintaining poise and focus.

It would be great if you have/are

  • Experience with Adobe Creative Suite.
  • Proficiency in videography and/or photography.
  • AP Style writing experience.
  • Passionate and knowledgeable about Disney and its culture, and are excited to help us shape its future.

Education

  • Junior or Senior year preferred.
  • Pursuing a degree in Communications, Journalism, Public Relations, Digital Media, or a related major.

Required Materials:

  • A writing sample is required for this position. For full consideration, please include a link to your writing sample on your résumé or attach it to your cover letter. Applicants without a writing sample will not be considered a complete 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 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.
  • Have not completed one year of continual employment on a Disney Internship or Disney College 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, 9 AM - 6 PM Eastern Time Zone for the duration of the internship, 40 hours each week
  • Able to provide own housing for the duration of the internship program in the Orlando, Florida area.
  • Able to provide/have reliable transportation to/from work
  • Be aligned with The Disney Look appearance guidelines
  • We provide limited housing opportunities for Florida-based Disney Interns through American Campus Communities. For more information, click here

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The pay rate for this internship in Orlando, Florida, is $22.50 per hour. Select benefits may be provided as part of the compensation package, such as medical, financial, and/or other benefits. 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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