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The Walt Disney Company · 2 days ago

National Geographic Editorial Video 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 a National Geographic Editorial Video Internship for the summer of 2026. The role involves collaborating with producers to create engaging digital and social video content, requiring strong storytelling skills and a commitment to diversity and inclusion.

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

No H1B

Responsibilities

Support and participate in digital editorial content production across multiple platforms and formats including social video and digital video formats. Responsibilities may include reviewing footage, collaborating with colleagues, researching freelance and contract talent, pitching short-form content ideas, and scripting/editing/producing video content

Produce and edit at least one short form video for publication on a National Geographic distribution platform

Learn and apply audience-centric analytics to assess content performance against internal benchmarks and key performance indicators

Participate in team-level creative ideation, education/training opportunities, and strategic discussions

Qualification

Video journalismAdobe Creative SuiteSocial media content creationCollaborationOral communicationWritten communicationProject management

Required

Strong interest in video journalism, social media content creation and emerging technology

Strong command of social platforms, especially YouTube, TikTok, and Instagram, and experience creating content for these platforms

Ability to collaborate with a team of writers, editors, designers, and producers

Strong oral and written communication skills

Ability to handle and prioritize simultaneous projects and meet deadlines

Proficient in the use of Adobe Creative Suite software and video editing

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 Video Intern, Summer 2026 position is required. Be sure to include any links or examples of personal video projects to your application, if applicable

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

Fully available from Monday through Friday, 9am to 6pm ET for the duration of the internship

Able to provide own housing for the duration internship program in the Washington D.C. area

Able to provide/have reliable transportation to/from work

Preferred

Previous experience (academic or internship) in journalism (print and/or broadcast); television, news and news media production; and/or television news script writing

Previous experience and enthusiasm for social media video content and audience engagement on TikTok and Instagram

Familiarity with other social platforms such as YouTube, Facebook, and Twitter/X

Awareness of successful content creators for potential partnerships

Junior or Senior year preferred

Pursuing a Bachelor's Degree in Journalism, Digital Media, Film Studies or a related field

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.