National Geographic Production Management Intern, Summer 2026
Jetzt bewerben Später bewerben Job ID 10137853 Standort Washington, Washington, D.C. Veröffentlichungsdatum 05/01/2026 Unternehmen National GeographicJob-Zusammenfassung:
About the Role & Program
Join us for the opportunity to intern with the National Geographic Production Management team! We are responsible for the Unscripted, Feature Doc and Natural History slate at National Geographic Content, providing premium series and specials across our company’s many platforms like Disney+ and the Nat Geo linear channels. Our team of Line Producers (LP), Production Managers (PM), Unit Managers (UM), and admin staff liaise with strategic partners across The Walt Disney Company (TWDC), National Geographic and third-party production companies to ensure all productions adhere to TWDC best practices and deliver on time, on budget and to Nat Geo Specifications. We manage the day-to-day production logistics partnering with the Development and Creative Teams and Executives to achieve highest production value and editorial quality. We oversee production operations and best practices through the production life cycle—from green light to premiere on all specials and series.
This is a full-time internship, and the approximate dates are from May/June 2026 through August/September 2026. If selected for this opportunity, you will report directly to the Director, Production Management. A cover letter indicating your interest for the National Geographic Production Management Intern, Summer 2026 position is required.
What You Will Do
Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
Participating in production management meetings for Unscripted, Feature Documentary, and Natural History specials and series.
Shadowing a Line Producer (LP) or Production Manager (PM) during budget and schedule reviews in preparation for Greenlight.
Observing an LP or PM on an active special or series to gain insight into day-to-day production management.
Shadowing a Unit Manager (UM) on an active special or series to understand the management of deliverables.
Providing support to the Production Management team on various projects, including maintaining production trackers, databases, and reports.
Collaborating with the hiring manager on Production Management Special Projects.
Initiating and presenting a department-enhancement project aligned with both intern interests and Production Management goals.
Required Qualifications & Skills
Strong oral and written communication skills
Analytical and organized
Ability to handle and prioritize simultaneous projects and meet deadlines
Self-motivated and resourceful, with the ability to work with minimal supervision and exercise independent judgement
Proficient in the use of MS PowerPoint, Word and Excel
Preferred Qualifications
Interest in National Geographic and its mission
Interest in unscripted and documentary stories
Proficient in InDesign or Photoshop
Education
Junior or Senior year preferred
Major or previous coursework in Communications, Film, Public Relations, Marketing, Advertising, Business Administration, 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 Required Documents
A cover letter indicating your interest for the National Geographic Production Management Intern, Summer 2026 position is required.
Additional Information
Able to have a consistent, reliable work schedule throughout the internship
The approximate dates of this internship are May/June 2026 through August/September 2026
Fully available from Monday through Thursday, 9am to 6pm ET for the duration of the internship, 32 hours each week
Able to provide own housing for the duration internship program in the Washington D.C. area
Able to provide/have reliable transportation to/from work
The pay rate for this role in Washington D.C. 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.
Über National Geographic:
National Geographic Partners LLC (NGP), ein Joint Venture zwischen Disney und der National Geographic Society, hat es sich zur Aufgabe gemacht, der Welt erstklassige Wissenschafts-, Abenteuer- und Explorationsinhalte über ein konkurrenzloses Portfolio von Media Assets zu bieten. NGP kombiniert die globalen Fernsehsender von National Geographic (National Geographic Channel, Nat Geo WILD, Nat Geo MUNDO, Nat Geo PEOPLE) mit den medien- und verbraucherorientierten Vermögenswerten von National Geographic, einschließlich National Geographic-Magazinen, National Geographic-Studios, verwandten digitalen und sozialen Medienplattformen, Büchern, Karten, Kindermedien und Nebentätigkeiten wie Reisen, globale Erfahrungen und Veranstaltungen, Archivverkauf, Lizenzierung und E-Commerce. Die Förderung des Wissens und des Verständnisses unserer Welt ist seit 131 Jahren der Kernzweck von National Geographic und jetzt sind wir entschlossen, tiefer zu gehen, Grenzen zu überschreiten, für unsere Verbraucher weiter zu gehen ... und Millionen von Menschen auf der ganzen Welt in 172 Ländern und 43 Sprachen jeden Monat zu erreichen, wie wir es bereits tun. NGP gibt 27 % unseres Erlöses an die gemeinnützige National Geographic Society zurück, um Arbeiten in den Bereichen Wissenschaft, Forschung, Naturschutz und Bildung zu finanzieren.
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.
Diese Position ist bei National Geographic Partners PAY SVC, das Teil eines Geschäftssegments ist, das wir National Geographic nennen.