Communications Intern, Spring 2027

About the Role and Program

In Communications, we shape the Walt Disney Company's reputation. As a Communications intern, you will contribute to creative and strategic communication and content creation across owned and earned media, internal and external channels, executive communications, public relations, public affairs, corporate social responsibility, and more. We are looking for results-oriented communicators who enjoy telling uniquely Disney stories through compelling written and visual work.

These internships are full-time, six-month commitments in Orlando, Florida, or Anaheim or Glendale, California, from January 2027 through June 2027.

Required Materials

Writing samples and a portfolio are required. Include a portfolio link on your résumé, and place writing samples on the résumé itself. Applications missing either may not be fully considered. You must also list your preferred area(s) of placement immediately after your name on your résumé, or the application will not be considered complete.

Areas of Placement

Interns are placed on one of the following teams based on their background, skills, and business needs. All placements sit within the Disney Experiences Communications and Public Affairs organization.

• Disneyland Resort Public Relations (Anaheim, California): Consumer and travel trade PR supporting guest awareness and visitation, including media hosting, press materials, editorial calendars, and cross-functional collaboration.
• Disney Experiences Communications Events (Anaheim, California): Conceptualizing and executing business-driving events, with a focus on campaigns outside the parks.
• Disney Experiences Editorial Communications (Glendale, California): Content research, writing, editing, planning, and publishing support for Disney Parks Blog, offering hands-on experience in digital storytelling, editorial operations, and content strategy.
• Walt Disney World Resort Communications and Public Affairs (Orlando, Florida): Internal and external communications, media relations, Cast Member storytelling, and community initiatives across approximately 80,000 Cast Members.
• Disney Experiences Corporate Social Responsibility Communications (Orlando, Florida): External communications, content strategy, and reputational storytelling for the CSR team, including blog posts, social media, executive speaking points, and event support.
• Walt Disney World Resort Public Relations (Orlando, Florida): Managing media and influencer relations, executing press events, tracking earned media, and developing storytelling for attractions and resort experiences.

What You Will Do

Responsibilities vary by placement and may include:

• Writing blog stories, articles, press releases, social media content, executive communications such as scripts, bios, and speaking points, and content for employee channels
• Contributing to content strategy by monitoring trends, identifying story angles, and developing pitches
• Designing visuals such as infographics, slides, executive presentations, and event or branding graphics
• Filming, capturing, and editing short-form video and social media content, and assisting with photo and video shoots
• Supporting PR and public affairs activations, media monitoring, issues management, and crisis communication research
• Managing logistics for media and influencer visits and growing the team's network of journalists and creators
• Assisting with planning and executing communications events, maintaining project documents, and coordinating vendors and on-site logistics

Preferred Qualifications

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills across print, web, social, and video, with AP Style proficiency
• Experience creating basic visual communication and interest in developing creative skills
• Social media familiarity across Instagram, LinkedIn, TikTok, YouTube, and X
• Organized, self-directed, and able to manage multiple priorities and deadlines
• Strong collaboration skills and comfort working with partners at all levels
• Proficiency in Microsoft 365 (Teams, PowerPoint, Word, Excel)

Nice to Have

• Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Premiere Pro, Illustrator, InDesign) and/or Canva or Apple Keynote
• Knowledge of Salesforce Marketing Cloud, Sprinklr, Adobe Analytics, WordPress, or Smartsheet
• Previous experience in public relations, media relations, government or public affairs, or a newsroom
• Experience analyzing media coverage with monitoring platforms such as Cision or Muck Rack
• Experience coordinating or supporting special events
• Previous Disney experience and knowledge of Disney Experiences products