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 Document:
- 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
The pay rate for this role in California is $22.50 per hour.
How to Apply:
Apply online.
