About the Role & Program

Disney Entertainment Television is a collection of renowned content brands at The Walt Disney Company creating original entertainment and news programming for the company’s streaming platforms Disney+, Hulu and Star, and its broadcast and cable networks. Its extensive portfolio is comprised of ABC Entertainment, ABC News, ABC Owned Television Stations, Disney Branded Television, Freeform, FX, Hulu Originals, National Geographic Content and Onyx Collective, in addition to Disney Television Studios, which include 20th Television, 20th Television Animation, ABC Signature and Walt Disney Television Alternative. Responsible for over 4,500 hours of programming a year across more than 300 programs of all genres, Disney Entertainment Television’s creative brands are at the forefront of groundbreaking storytelling, captivating audiences and generating critical acclaim. In 2023, Disney Entertainment Television’s programming excellence earned 163 Emmy® nominations across daytime, primetime, news & documentary, and children’s & family categories.

FX Legal/Business Affairs negotiates deals and drafts license agreements as well as agreements for above-the-line talent (producers, writers, directors, actors and casting directors) and underlying rights for scripted and unscripted streaming programming. The Department also provides support for other departments within the company (e.g. development, production, finance, legal), and ancillary activities. If you were to be selected, you would be reporting to Business Affairs Manager.

What You Will Do

As an intern, you’ll be involved in a variety of exciting projects that will challenge and develop your skillset. Projects/work will include drafting deal memos and short form agreements along with playing the role of an information hub by distributing negotiation updates, closed deals, and signed agreements between different departments.

We are seeking hard-working individuals who have a passion for entertainment law, negotiation theory, and the television business. This is your chance to gain hands-on experience in an encouraging and creative environment!

• Curiosity about entertainment law, the television business, and/or negation theory/strategy (relevant coursework is a bonus)

• Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook is a must and familiarity with OneNote is highly desirable

• Outstanding interpersonal and communication skills

• Ability to multitask and meet deadlines under pressure

• A detailed-oriented approach, even when processing a large volume of documents

Required Qualifications & Skills

• Shown ability to take initiative and balance multiple projects

• Collaborative teammate who can also work independently

• Demonstrate a high degree of discretion in regards to sensitive and/or confidential information

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous work experience in the entertainment industry, and basic knowledge of copyright law

Education

• Completion of one or more years of law school in a current JD program at the start of the internship

Eligibility Requirements & Program Information

• Must be enrolled in an accredited college/university taking at least one class in the semester/quarter (spring/fall) prior to participation in the internship program OR must have graduated from a college/university within 6 months at time of application posting OR currently participating in a Disney College Program or Disney Professional Internship

• Must be at least 18 years of age

• Must possess unrestricted work authorization

• Position is located in Los Angeles, CA.

Additional Information

• The approximate dates of this internship are May 2024 through December 2024

• Able to work 40 hrs per week, Monday through Friday, 9am - 6pm PST

• Must have reliable transportation to/from work

The pay rate for this internship 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. To learn more about our benefits visit: https://jobs.disneycareers.com/benefits.