Disney Branded Television Business Affairs JD Intern, Spring 2026
Jetzt bewerben Später bewerben Job ID 10131164 Standort Burbank, Kalifornien, USA Veröffentlichungsdatum 10/10/2025 Unternehmen ABC EntertainmentJob-Zusammenfassung:
About the Role & Program
Join us for the opportunity to intern with the Disney Branded Television’s Business Affairs team and become a meaningful member of the team! Disney Branded Television (DBT) develops and produces television films and series for the kids and family audience across linear and direct-to-consumer platforms. Our team is responsible for structuring, negotiating, documenting, and managing DBT transactions to engage above-the-line talent (writers, producers, directors and actors), acquire underlying rights, and license content for DBT programming.
You will be a strong contributor by supporting deal negotiations to secure rights and interests in TV film and series projects from initial development though production and delivery. You will aid in deal term tracking across various types of deals and platforms.
This is a part-time internship opportunity. The approximate dates of this internship are January 2026 through June 2026. If selected for this role, you will report directly to the Executive Director, Business Affairs.
What You Will Do
Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
Assisting with deal negotiations.
Drafting basic short form contracts involving the development and production of television pilots, series and films.
Learning the collaborative process between Business Affairs and Legal Affairs to secure legal and contractual rights in long-form agreements.
Assisting in development and updating of standard agreements, forms, and procedures.
Reviewing existing deal memos and contracts to create precedent charts.
Conducting deal point analysis of attorney negotiations.
Deal term tracking across various types of deals.
Required Qualifications & Skills
A strong interest in entertainment law, the television business, and/or negotiation theory/strategy (relevant coursework is a bonus).
Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook is a must.
Passion and curiosity for entertainment and television business on a global scale.
Excellent organizational and analytical skills, with an ability to propose creative solutions.
Great communication skills and ability to work in a collaborative fashion with other Business Affairs and various executives from a wide array of Disney departments.
Ability to adapt work schedule to changing business demands.
Preferred Qualifications
Previous work experience in the entertainment industry, and basic knowledge of copyright law.
Education
Currently enrolled at an accredited law school and legally eligible to work in the U.S.
Completion of one or more years of law school in a current JD program at the start of the internship
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
The approximate dates of this internship are January 2026 through June 2026
Able to work 20 - 24 hours per week, Monday through Friday, 9am - 6pm PST
Able to provide own housing for the duration internship program in the Burbank, California area
Able to provide/have reliable transportation to/from work
The pay rate for this role in California is $41.40 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.
Über ABC Entertainment:
Die Disney Entertainment Television-Gruppe erstellt originale Unterhaltungs- und Nachrichteninhalte für die Streaming-Plattformen des Unternehmens und seine Kabel- und Broadcast-Netzwerke.
Über The Walt Disney Company:
Die Walt Disney Company ist zusammen mit ihren Tochtergesellschaften und verbundenen Unternehmen ein führendes, diversifiziertes internationales Familienunterhaltungs- und Medienunternehmen mit folgenden Geschäftsbereichen: Disney Entertainment, ESPN sowie Disney Experiences. Von seinen bescheidenen Anfängen als Zeichentrickfilmstudio in den 1920er Jahren bis zu seiner aktuellen Vorreiterrolle in der Unterhaltungsindustrie trägt Disney stolz sein Erbe weiter und bietet Geschichten und Erlebnisse von Weltklasse, die alle Familienmitglieder bezaubern. Disneys Geschichten, Figuren und Abenteuer erreichen Verbraucher und Gäste aus allen Teilen der Welt. Gemeinsam schaffen unsere Mitarbeiter und Darsteller aus Niederlassungen in über 40 Ländern der Welt Unterhaltungserlebnisse, die sowohl auf globaler Ebene als auch im heimischen Umfeld begeistern.
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