Disneyland® Resort External Communications Intern, Spring 2026

Job-Zusammenfassung:

About the Role & Program

The Disneyland® Resort is looking for a creative, dynamic, self-starting communicator to join the External Communications team within Communications & Public Affairs. As part of this team, the External Communications intern helps to enhance and protect the reputation of the Disneyland® Resort. You’ll play an important role in telling compelling stories on a variety of platforms to highlight the resort as a great place to work, a responsible community partner, and an innovative business with an optimistic future. 

The intern will report to the Senior Manager, Communications

This internship is a full-time, six-month commitment in Anaheim, California, from January 2026 through June 2026

What You Will Do

As an External Communications Intern, you’ll have the opportunity to:

Content creation:

• Develop engaging social media content for the Disneyland® Resort’s Cast and Community social platforms by brainstorming content ideas, capturing photos, filming and editing videos for Instagram Stories and Reels, and crafting copy. 

• Using strong writing skills to develop compelling stories and narratives about the Disneyland® Resort, its Cast Members, community initiatives, and other business priorities. 

• Crafting and curating content for online newsletters and other editorial platforms. 

Reputation management/research:

• Contributing to the success of our team by managing contact lists, building presentations, fact-checking, and conducting research.

• Keeping a pulse on news involving the Disneyland® Resort by monitoring social and traditional media for relevant clips and sentiment and developing reports that illustrate the positive impact of our work. 

Please Apply If You Have

• Strong writing, editing, and proofreading skills with expertise in AP style and keen attention to detail. 
• Social media know-how with an ongoing understanding of Instagram trends, algorithms, and metrics.  
• Content capture and video editing experience in Adobe Premiere Pro.
• Excellent verbal communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to handle confidential information with discretion. 
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
• Ability to proactively manage multiple projects and priorities at once with a positive team spirit. 

Education

• Junior or Senior preferred
• Pursuing a bachelor’s degree in journalism, Public Relations, Communications, Media Relations, or a related major.

Required Materials

• A writing sample and/or portfolio are required for this position. Longer-form writing samples, such as press releases and blog posts, are strongly preferred. Please attach a link to your writing sample to your resume. Applications without a writing sample link on the résumé will not be considered a completed application packet and may not be fully considered for the position. Please visit our support site for additional information.

Eligibility Requirements & Program Information

Candidates for this opportunity MUST meet all of the requirements below

• Be enrolled in an accredited college/university, pursuing a degree, taking at least one class at the 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

• The approximate dates of this internship are January 2026 through June 2026.
• Fully available from Monday - Friday, 8:30 AM – 5:30 PM Pacific Time Zone for the duration of the internship, 40 hours each week.
• Be aligned with The Disney Look appearance guidelines.
• Able to provide own housing for the duration of the internship program in the Anaheim, California, area.
• Able to provide/have reliable transportation to/from work.

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The pay rate for this role in Anaheim, 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, dependent on the level and position offered. To learn more about our benefits visit: https://jobs.disneycareers.com/benefits.