About the Role & Program

Do you want to help shape the future of media and entertainment by supporting the Disney Branded Television Casting team in both Live-Action and TV Animation, being a part of talent ideas and outreach for creative storytelling? Join us for the opportunity to join the Disney Branded Television Casting team as an Intern. We're looking for someone who is self-motivated, curious, embraces innovation, and has a strong desire to learn and grow within the industry. If you are passionate about television, live-action and animation, and interested in pursuing a career in casting, then this is a great role for you!

The approximate dates of this internship are June 2026 through December 2026. If selected for this internship, you will report directly to Vice President, Casting. A cover letter indicating your interest in the Disney Branded Television Casting Intern, Summer/Fall 2026 position is required to be considered for the opportunity.

Our values include:

• Creating a supportive team environment where each member feels comfortable sharing opinions and thoughts.

• Finding new ways to approach challenging situations and problem solving.

• Championing each other to collaborate and think outside the box.

What You Will Do

You will help support the Casting team in both Live-Action and TV Animation projects. You will familiarize yourself with our shows, research actors, update reports, compile memos, and support various talent initiatives and outreach. In addition, you will also handle some basic administrative duties of light desk and phone coverage. You will be encouraged to join meetings and share talent ideas.

You will also assist with the day-to-day responsibilities of the Casting department:

• Become a member of a smart, fun, and collaborative team.

• Assist the department in identifying and casting emerging talent.

• Help find new and creative ways to work together with an eye toward quality and efficiency.

Your role may include:

• Opportunity to learn about internal and external industry colleagues through light desk and phone coverage.

• Liaising with talent representatives regarding actor availability and material for casting consideration.

• Assisting in compiling grids/charts, documents, memos and scheduling.

• Research actors and brands/current trends.

• Handle confidential and other sensitive information.

• Providing support with basic editing for demo reels and other items.

• Supporting various talent initiatives and outreach such as Actor Workshops, and local shows/events.

Required Qualifications & Skills

• Experience using Microsoft Office (Outlook, Excel, Word, PowerPoint)

• A high attention to detail and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment

• A background working with both Mac and PC operating systems

• A strong curiosity in Television and the Entertainment Industry

• Strong organizational skills and ability to pay close attention to detail while balancing multiple projects at once

• Exceptional verbal, written (spelling, punctuation, grammar) and interpersonal communication skills– collaboration skills are important

• Ability to handle confidential information

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous experience in entertainment and casting

• Familiarity with online short-form media and like genres

• Experience using iMovie/iDVD/Final Cut Pro/Adobe Premiere/Airtable

• Experience with FileMaker Pro, QwireCast, Canva

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 Disney Branded Television Casting Intern, Summer/Fall 2026 position is required.

Additional Information

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

• The approximate dates of this internship are June 2026 through December 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 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.