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The Walt Disney Company · 5 hours ago

National Geographic Unscripted Development Intern, Summer 2026

Washington, DC, USA

Internship

Hybrid

Intern

$22.50/hr - $22.50/hr

Start in 2026 Summer

The Walt Disney Company is offering an internship opportunity with National Geographic's Unscripted Development team. As an intern, you will gain insights into the development process of factual series and assist in various tasks related to project management and creative development.

Amusement Park and ArcadeAnimationConsumer GoodsDigital MediaE-CommerceMedia and EntertainmentMulti-level MarketingPerforming ArtsResorts

No H1B

Responsibilities

Offer a fresh and creative perspective on ideas that are pitched to the Development Team

Read treatments/decks, watch sizzles, and share thoughts on projects in our Development Pipeline

Assist with the execution of key processes and workflows, such as organizing project materials, distributing meeting agendas, and recording meeting minutes

Attend multiple internal and external meetings to absorb information and contribute to discussions when suitable

Build numerous connections across several departments in the company

Conduct research as needed

Showcase talent and key learnings during a mock pitch for a potential National Geographic docuseries at the conclusion of the internship

Qualification

MS WordMS ExcelOral communicationWritten communicationOrganizedCreativeDetail-orientedResourcefulInterest in TVInterest in factual contentSelf-motivated

Required

Strong oral and written communication skills

Detail-oriented and organized

Curious and creative

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 judgment

Proficient in the use of MS Word and Excel

Strong interest in TV and entertainment

Students enrolled working towards their bachelor's degree

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

Be at least 18 years of age

Possess unrestricted work authorization

A cover letter indicating your interest in the National Geographic Unscripted Development Intern, Summer 2026 position is required

Able to have a consistent, reliable work schedule throughout the internship

Fully available from Monday through Friday, 9am – 6pm ET for the duration of the internship, 40 hours each week

Able to provide own housing for the duration internship program in the DC area

Able to provide/have reliable transportation to/from work

Preferred

Strong interest in factual content and specific enthusiasm for National Geographic programming

Benefits

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.