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The Walt Disney Company · 1 week ago

ABC Affiliate Relations Intern, Summer 2026

Burbank, CA

Internship

Onsite

Intern

$22.50/hr - $22.50/hr

Start in 2026 Summer

The Walt Disney Company is seeking an ABC Affiliate Relations Intern for Summer 2026 within their Platform Distribution team. This internship will involve supporting the Affiliate Relations department by assisting with marketing initiatives, monitoring station activity, and gaining insights into the television landscape and Network/Affiliate business model.

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

No H1B

Responsibilities

Form strong internal Network relationships to ensure complete understanding of ABC’s business objectives and distribution goals

Learn appropriate tools to connect with internal and external stakeholders (e.g. Microsoft Teams), and support database management (i.e. Salesforce)

Assist with maximizing day-to-day distribution of network programming and negotiating optimal makegoods in the event of local program preemption

Track and record the clearances for Network programming across all Dayparts in SharePoint/Clearance System for Ratings and Network Sales

Qualification

Database managementMS Office proficiencyOrganizational skillsPresentation skillsInterest in media businessContract review understandingCommunication skills

Required

Experience with and demonstration of strong organizational, presentation, shared database management and record-keeping skills

Strong interest in the media business, with a particular focus on television and programming to support communication with clients

Excellent verbal and written communication skills and outstanding professional demeanor

Demonstrated proficiency in MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) in previous work assignments

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

Able to have a consistent, reliable work schedule throughout the internship, June 2026 – August 2026

Fully available from Monday – Friday for the duration of the internship, 40 hours each week

Able to provide own housing for the duration of the internship program in the Burbank, CA area