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The Walt Disney Company

Makes entertainment and runs parks and cruises

Talent & Growth Planning & Operations Intern

Spring 2027Posted on 10/2/2026Deadline 10/16/26
$23/hr
Internship
Burbank, CA, USA
In PersonLocal travel between Burbank and Glendale is required.
People & HRLearning & Development
No H1B Sponsorship

About the job

Requirements
  • Demonstrated professionalism and attention to detail in written and verbal communication, with the ability to interact with employees at all levels.
  • Strong data and project management skills, with an interest in improving operational practices and workflows.
  • Experience with Microsoft Office Suite, including intermediate Word and Excel knowledge such as VLOOKUPS and pivot tables.
  • Comfort working in both PC and Mac environments.
  • Be enrolled in an accredited college or university and pursuing a degree while taking at least one class at the time of application, or currently participating in a Disney College Program or Disney Internship.
  • Be at least 18 years old.
  • Possess unrestricted work authorization.
  • Have not completed one year of continual employment on a Disney internship or Disney College Program.
  • Be available to work full-time hours, approximately 40 hours per week, during normal business hours for the duration of the internship.
  • Provide personal housing and reliable transportation for the duration of the internship program.
Responsibilities
  • Coordinate logistics for learning sessions, including monitoring enrollments, managing participant communications, and supporting virtual and in-person experiences.
  • Research, implement, and use emerging technology and artificial intelligence tools to streamline workflows and improve team efficiency.
  • Provide administrative support for program offerings and maintain accurate class data in TWDC’s D Learn Learning Management System.
  • Use data to communicate the impact of experiences to stakeholders and inform best practices.
  • Travel locally between Burbank and Glendale to set up, engage with participants, and tear down in-person learning experiences.
Desired Qualifications
  • Interest in developing skills in event support, facilitation, and data analysis.
  • Familiarity with Airtable Software and/or Salesforce Marketing Cloud.
  • Being a junior or senior at a university is preferred.
  • A major or previous coursework in Project Management, Human Resources, Learning Psychology, or a related field.

About the company

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The Walt Disney Company

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The Walt Disney Company makes films, television and streaming entertainment for audiences worldwide, and runs theme parks, resorts and cruises for vacationers. Its studios include Disney, Pixar, Marvel and Lucasfilm, while ABC and ESPN cover news, entertainment and live sports. Disney+ and Hulu distribute shows and films directly to subscribers, and the company also sells content to cinemas and other broadcasters. It earns money from subscriptions, advertising, distribution fees, tickets and merchandise, including licensed toys, clothing and books. Founded in 1923 by Walt Disney and his brother Roy, the company is headquartered in Burbank, California.

Company Size

10,001+

Company Stage

IPO

Headquarters

Burbank, California

Founded

1923

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What believers are saying

  • Experiences strengthen earnings: Disney reported 20% growth in segment operating income in August 2026.
  • Cruise capacity is expanding: Disney Destiny began its maiden voyage in November 2025, becoming the fleet's seventh ship.
  • Hourly employees receive education support: Disney Aspire gives eligible full-time and part-time staff access to over 100 programs.

What critics are saying

  • Role cuts threaten stability: Disney began notifying staff of about 1,000 planned eliminations in April 2026.
  • Sports lock in costs: Disney's September 2025 accounts recorded $9.9 billion of sports programming commitments for fiscal 2026.
  • International monetization needs work: Disney's CEO acknowledged under-monetized markets outside the U.S. in August 2026.

What makes The Walt Disney Company unique

  • Franchises earn beyond cinemas: Toy Story appears in four Disney lands, 19 attractions and two hotels.
  • Sports broaden its reach: Disney's ESPN runs seven U.S. television networks alongside its direct subscription app.
  • Robotics is an internal craft: Disney Imagineering develops A-1000 character figures with design and programming teams.

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Benefits

  • Paid Vacation
  • Health Insurance
  • Dental Insurance
  • Parental Leave
  • Performance Bonus

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