Job Information
Disney Entertainment 20th Television Comedy Development Intern, Fall 2024 in Los Angeles, California
About the Role & Program
Join us for the opportunity to intern with the team responsible for creating both broadcast and streaming content across each of our Disney platforms and beyond . We believe a good idea can come from anywhere and encourage employees of all levels to contribute and join in on our conversations as we develop the next generation of storytelling. If you are an innovative thinker, have a love for reading, and are passionate about television, then this role might be a great fit for you!
This internship reports directly to the Executive Assistant of Comedy Development.
What You Will Do
You will support and collaborate with all members of the team as we identify new show ideas, target networks and streamers to sell to and work with writers, directors and producers to take an idea from pitch to production.
Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
Learn by immersion: Observe the traditional broadcast development cycle from the ground up, learning the ins and outs of how a new idea becomes a new series.
Anticipate needs: Monitor the work process of the team and implement new ways to add value.
Dive into creative research: Take assignments from team members and make them your own, spearheading original research for upcoming development and helping expose the team to articles, programs, and other creative materials of which they may not have been aware.
Script Coverage: Reading incoming script submissions and providing a summary and analysis for potential development
Maintain department reference documents and files
Administrative support: compiling grids and memos
Required Qualifications & Skills
A passion for TV and the television industry
Can self-start, work autonomously, and juggle multiple projects simultaneously
Strong organization skills and attention to detail
Excellent verbal, written and active listening skills
Ability to prioritize competing tasks
Proficient in Microsoft Office suite
Preferred Qualifications
Strong ability for script/book coverage
Ability to work with confidential information
Positive attitude and the ability to be proactive, resourceful and flexible
Education
- Senior-level standing college student, Graduate student, or a recent graduate preferred.
Eligibility Requirements & Program Information
Candidates for this opportunity MUST meet all of the below requirements:
Be enrolled in an accredited college/university taking at least one class in the semester/quarter (spring/fall) prior to participation in the internship program OR must have graduated from a college/university within 6 months at time of application posting OR currently participating in a Disney College Program or Disney Internship
Be at least 18 years of age
Possess unrestricted work authorization
Have not completed one year of continual employment on a Disney Internship or Disney College Program
Additional Information
Able to have a consistent, reliable work schedule throughout the internship
The approximate dates of this internship are August 2024 through December 2024
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 Los Angeles, California area
Able to provide/have reliable transportation to/from work
The pay rate for this internship in California is $21.70 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.
Job ID: 10084669
Location: Los Angeles,California
Job Posting Company: Disney Entertainment Television
The Walt Disney Company is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or protected veteran status. Disney fosters a business culture where ideas and decisions from all people help us grow, innovate, create the best stories and be relevant in a rapidly changing world.