Job Posting Title:
Brand Sales Intern, Summer 2026
Req ID:
10142849
Job Description:
About the Role & Program
Disney Advertising is responsible for advertising sales for The Walt Disney Company’s entertainment and sports offerings through linear, digital, social, audio and ad-supported streaming businesses. This includes ABC, ABC News, Disney Channels Worldwide, Disney Digital, ESPN Networks, ESPN+, Freeform, FX Networks, Hulu, National Geographic Networks and its eight ABC-owned local stations.
What You Will Do
As a Brand Sales intern, you will be immersed in the world of digital and linear operations, learning the complexities of the advertising sales ecosystem. Brand Sales teams work directly with senior marketing leaders, including Chief Marketing Officers (CMOs) and their organizations, to develop strategic partnerships that align with brand objectives. You will interact and coordinate with multiple business units to understand how we develop, position, and execute advertising solutions for our clients. The program dates are June 8th through August 14, 2026.
Interns will have a unique opportunity to work cross functionally with teams inside the Disney Ad Sales (DAS) landscape that drive revenue and engagement for our partners. In this role, you will support Account Executives in advertising reporting as well as account updates. Interns will have the opportunity to meet and network throughout the Disney Advertising organization by the end of the program. Responsibilities include:
Learning the lifecycle of digital and linear ad campaigns
Assisting in reporting and campaign trafficking
Attending select meetings to learn the DAS Strategy holistically
Engaging with members of the Sales team as well as other cross functional teams across the business
Learning about advanced advertising initiatives including new technology, data and systems
Becoming well-informed about developments within the media industry as well as advertising verticals – through project work, internal/external meetings, and industry publications
Required Qualifications & Skills
Experience using Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook and Keynote
Experience working in collaborative environments and managing multiple projects
Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information, operating within the context of highly defined, routine processes and procedures adhering to organizational deadlines
Demonstrated leadership, problem-solving skills, and strong written and verbal communication
High attention to detail and experience multitasking in a fast-paced environment
Preferred Qualifications
Understanding of the Advertising Sales industry
Previous experience working in media and entertainment (academic or internship)
Knowledge of Disney’s multimedia properties and affinity for The Walt Disney Company
Education
Junior or Senior year preferred
Major or previous coursework in Advertising, Business, Marketing or related major 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 Information
- Able to have a consistent, reliable work schedule throughout the internship
- Fully available from Monday through Friday for the duration of the internship, 40 hours each week
- Able to provide own housing for the duration of the internship program in the New York City area
- Able to provide/have reliable transportation to/from work
The pay rate for this role in New York 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.
Job Posting Segment:
Disney Advertising
Job Posting Primary Business:
Addressable Sales
Primary Job Posting Category:
Marketing and Digital Media Intern
Employment Type:
Full time
Primary City, State, Region, Postal Code:
New York, NY, USA
Alternate City, State, Region, Postal Code:
Date Posted:
2026-02-17