20th Television Office of the President Intern, Spring 2025

Job ID 10106595 Location Los Angeles, California, United States Business Disney Entertainment Television Date posted Nov. 14, 2024

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Job Summary:

About the Role & Program

Join us for the opportunity to intern with 20th Television! We are a prominent television studio whose shows have included: ABBOTT ELEMENTARY, ONLY MURDERS IN THE BUILDING, NOBODY WANTS THIS, DOCTOR ODYSSEY, HIGH POTENTIAL, AMERICAN HORROR STORY and many more. As one of the studios under the Disney Television banner, we work with the top talent across the industry and curate programming for our six exciting network partners (FX, Hulu, Freeform, ABC, Nat Geo, Disney+, Onyx), 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!

What You Will Do

As an intern for the President’s office, you will be a part of supporting the President-- working alongside her Chief of Staff and Executive Assistant-- to make sure that she has what she needs to be best prepared to succeed in all aspects of her role. You will also shadow the Chief of Staff and President’s Executive Assistant, learning about the various roles and departments that support the studio’s day to day function and broader business goals.

Responsibilities Include:

Assist the team with administrative tasks including fielding calls, scheduling meetings, organizing materials for daily reading and watching, and managing the president’s calendar
Research and compile information regarding travel and other logistical business needs
Database Management – including Airtable, Contacts and Distribution Lists Updates
Reading incoming scripts and provide thoughtful feedback
Attend team meetings to captures notes as needed

Required Qualifications & Skills

Strong communication and multitasking skills in a fast paced environment
Strong attention to detail and ability to handle confidential information
Strong interest in the series 20th television produces as well as the current television landscape - this includes a basic knowledge of current, popular television series and the major platforms and networks
Works well on teams and independently with minimal direction
Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)

Preferred Qualifications

Familiarity with the entertainment industry or is interested growing in the industry (e.g. creative development space)
Previous experience with script coverage
Familiar with using Airtable
Previous experience with editing software (Final Cut Pro, Adobe Premiere)

Education

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
A student studying in their senior year or a recent graduate within 6 months of graduation date

Eligibility Requirements & Program Information

Candidates for this opportunity MUST meet all of the below requirements:

Be at least 18 years of age
Have not completed one year of continual employment on a Disney internship or program
Possess unrestricted work authorization

Additional Information

Able to have a consistent, reliable work schedule throughout the internship
The approximate dates of this internship are January 2025 through June 2025
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, CA area
Able to provide/have reliable transportation to/from work

The pay rate for this role in California is $22.00 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.

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About Disney Entertainment Television:

Disney Entertainment Television is a collection of renowned content brands at The Walt Disney Company creating original entertainment and news programming for the company’s streaming platforms Disney+, Hulu and Star, and its broadcast and cable networks. Its extensive portfolio is comprised of ABC Entertainment, ABC News, ABC Owned Television Stations, Disney Branded Television, Freeform, FX, Hulu Originals, National Geographic Content and Onyx Collective, in addition to Disney Television Studios, which include 20th Television, 20th Television Animation, ABC Signature and Walt Disney Television Alternative. Responsible for over 4,500 hours of programming a year across more than 300 programs of all genres, Disney Entertainment Television’s creative brands are at the forefront of groundbreaking storytelling, captivating audiences and generating critical acclaim. In 2023, Disney Entertainment Television’s programming excellence earned 163 Emmy® nominations across daytime, primetime, news & documentary, and children’s & family categories.

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 American Broadcasting Companies, Inc., which is part of a business we call Disney Entertainment Television.

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