The Walt Disney Company · 1 week ago
ABC Affiliate Relations Intern, Summer 2026
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.
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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
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
Preferred
Work or education experience in entertainment
Industry knowledge in media
An understanding of contract review and interpretation
Junior or Senior year preferred
Major or previous coursework in Communications, Public Relations, Marketing, Advertising, Business Administration, or other related major preferred
Benefits
Medical
Financial
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Company
The Walt Disney Company
The Walt Disney Company started as a cartoon studio and evolves into sports coverage and television shows.
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$11BKey Investors
Citibank
2020-04-13Post Ipo Debt· $5B
2020-03-20Post Ipo Debt· $6B
1978-01-06IPO
Leadership Team
Recent News
2026-01-08
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