Description
In Communications, we shape The Walt Disney Company's reputation. As a Communications intern, you will contribute to creative, strategic communication and content creation across owned and earned media, internal and external channels, executive communications, public relations, public affairs, corporate social responsibility, and more.
These internships are full-time, six-month commitments in Orlando, Florida, or Anaheim, California, from January 2027 through June 2027.
Areas of Placement Interns will be placed in one of the following teams based on their background, skills, and business needs:
- Disneyland® Resort – Public Relations (Located in Anaheim, California)
- Disney Experiences – Communications Events (Located in Anaheim, California)
- Disney Experiences – Editorial Communications (Located in Orlando, Florida)
- Walt Disney World® Resort – Communications & Public Affairs (Located in Orlando, Florida)
- Disney Experiences – Corporate Social Responsibility Communications (Located in Orlando, Florida)
- Walt Disney World® Resort – Public Relations (Located in Orlando, Florida)
Responsibilities Responsibilities vary by placement and may include:
- Writing & Content Creation:
- Write engaging blog stories, articles, press releases, and social media content for internal and external communication channels
- Draft executive communications such as scripts, bios, correspondence, and speaking points
- Produce content for employee-facing channels
- Contribute to content strategy by monitoring trends, identifying story angles, and developing pitches
- Visual & Creative Production:
- Design visuals across multiple avenues
- Film, capture, and edit short-form videos and social media content
- Assist with photo and video shoots
- Support creative development of campaigns
- Public Relations & Public Affairs:
- Support PR/PA activations
- Assist with media monitoring and analysis
- Support issues management, crisis communication plans, and research projects
- Manage logistics for media and influencer visits
- Events & Project Management:
- Assist with the planning, development, and execution of communications events
- Maintain key project planning documents
- Coordinate logistics and vendor communication for events
- Support Cast and/or Crew events and activations
Requirements
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Experience creating basic visual communication
- Social media savviness across platforms
- Organized self-starter with the ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines
- Strong collaboration and teamwork skills
- Ability to remain calm under pressure and work effectively in a fast-paced environment
- Proficiency in Microsoft 365
- Competency in basic computer functions in a Mac/MS Office environment
Preferred Qualifications
- Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite
- Knowledge of Salesforce Marketing Cloud, Sprinklr, Adobe Analytics, WordPress, or Smartsheet
- Previous experience in public relations, media relations, government/public affairs, or a newsroom
- Experience analyzing media coverage using monitoring platforms
- Experience coordinating or supporting special events
- Strong writing, editing, proofreading, and research skills
- Previous Disney experience and knowledge of Disney Experiences products and offerings
- Experience with social media strategy and metrics
- Proficiency in speaking, reading, and writing in Spanish
Education
- Currently enrolled junior or senior at an accredited college or university
- Pursuing a degree in Communications, Journalism, Public Relations, Public Affairs, Marketing, Digital Media, or a related field