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The Walt Disney Company · 12 hours ago

Disney Platform Distribution Business Affairs Undergrad Intern, Summer 2026

New York, NY, USA

Internship

Hybrid

Intern

$22.50/hr - $22.50/hr

Start in 2026 Summer

The Walt Disney Company is seeking a Business Affairs intern for their Platform Distribution team. The intern will support contractual and business strategies, analyze contracts, and collaborate with various stakeholders to streamline processes and evaluate distribution opportunities.

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

No H1B

Responsibilities

Support the Platform Distribution Strategy team in negotiations with clients such as cable, digital MVPDs, digital platforms, transactional, and FAST

Collaborate with senior members of the Business Affairs team to implement standard terms and deal structures that can be applied across accounts

Maintain various contractual analyses and summaries across accounts and services

Assist senior members of Business Affairs to provide timely and thoughtful contractual advice on potential risks and challenges, and propose practical, responsive solutions

Collaborate with internal stakeholders in Sales, Operations and Legal

Manage and present assigned projects (e.g., contractual analysis, industry risks and opportunities)

Qualification

Contract analysisContent distribution knowledgeMicrosoft OfficeAnalytical skillsCommunication skillsCollaborative spiritAttention to detail

Required

Related work, internship and/or educational experience within legal, business affairs, strategy or a related media field

Interest in content distribution landscape, competitors, and current trends in the industry

Experience using Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams and Outlook

Excellent analytical and communication skills, a strategic mindset and a collaborative spirit

Attention to detail and an aptitude for navigating and analyzing contracts and other legal documents to determine contractual ramifications of deal points

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

Must have full-time availability for the duration of the internship: June 2026-August 2026

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

This internship is an in-person position Monday through Thursday and a remote position requiring a working, reliable internet connection as well as a quiet, dedicated workspace on Fridays

Fully available from Monday to Friday, 9am to 6pm EST for the duration of the internship, approximately 40 hours each week

Able to provide own housing for the duration of the internship program in the New York, NY OR Bristol, CT area

Able to provide/have reliable transportation to/from work