Publicity Intern, Summer 2026

Posted:
2/17/2026, 4:48:47 AM

Location(s):
Burbank, California, United States ⋅ California, United States

Experience Level(s):
Internship

Field(s):
Growth & Marketing

Job Posting Title:

Publicity Intern, Summer 2026

Req ID:

10138904

Job Description:

About the Role & Team 

Disney Entertainment includes the company’s full portfolio of entertainment media and content businesses globally, including motion picture film studios, television divisions, and streaming! 

The Walt Disney Studios Publicity Team ensures the integration and consistency of all PR global messaging for theatrical and select streaming titles across WDAS, Pixar, Marvel, Lucasfilm, Disney Live Action and 20 Century Studios. Our team collaborates with cross functional teams to create and implement culturally relevant, innovative global publicity strategies to reach to our diverse audiences. 

  

Ready to play an active role in supporting our global publicity outreach? Join our team as our intern! If selected for this role, you will report to the Director, Global Operations & Events.  

  

What You Will Do 

As our intern, your role is all about supporting our theatrical and streaming global publicity campaigns. You will get the opportunity to work across various teams within the publicity department, each that support our theatrical and streaming releases. 

  • Participate in select title, agency, team calls, and brainstorming sessions. 

  • Build and update databases of events, festivals, influencers and help draft campaign reports, highlighting key beats and noteworthy press coverage.  

  • Scan for press break coverage across titles and update master reports. 

  • Provide support at key events such as premieres, press days, global press junkets and conventions. 

  • Assist with talent and filmmaker schedules. 

  • Staff press screenings and provide recap reports.  

  

Required Qualifications & Skills  

  • Ability to balance multiple projects and workflows in a fast-paced work environment. 

  • Excels within collaborative team environments and demonstrates strong independent work capabilities. 

  • Demonstrates a genuine passion for movies and pop culture. 

  • Stays informed about trends to proactively inform the team about potential community engagement opportunities. 

  • Strong writing skills 

  • Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook) 

  

Preferred Qualifications  

  • Previous internship and/or work experience in the multicultural field, preferably in a studio or an entertainment agency 

  

Education  

Undergraduate students in their senior year pursuing a bachelor's degree in publicity, marketing or related field.  

  

Eligibility Requirements & Program Information  

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

  • Be enrolled in an accredited college/university undergraduate program, taking at least one class in the semester/quarter (spring/fall) prior to participation in the internship program  

  • 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  

  • The approximate dates of this internship are June 2026 through to December 2026 

  • Able to be fully available for the duration of the internship, 40 hours each week 

  • Able to provide own housing for the duration internship program in the Burbank/Glendale, CA area 

  • Able to provide/have reliable transportation to/from work 

 

The pay rate for this internship in California is $22.50 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 Posting Segment:

DEMRKTG

Job Posting Primary Business:

Studio Marketing - Publicity

Primary Job Posting Category:

Marketing and Digital Media Intern

Employment Type:

Full time

Primary City, State, Region, Postal Code:

Burbank, CA, USA

Alternate City, State, Region, Postal Code:

Date Posted:

2026-02-17

The Walt Disney Company

Website: https://thewaltdisneycompany.com/

Headquarter Location: Burbank, California, United States

Employee Count: 10001+

Year Founded: 1923

IPO Status: Public

Last Funding Type: Post-IPO Debt

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