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The Walt Disney Company · 2 days ago

National Geographic Yellow Border & Post Production 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 the Yellow Border Production Services & Post-Production team at National Geographic. The intern will assist in the assessment, production, and editing of programs for various platforms while gaining hands-on experience in non-fiction media creation.

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

No H1B

Responsibilities

Independent research projects by Yellow Border Production Services & Post-Production relating to short form media creation

Working closely with our Yellow Border Development team to brainstorm new program ideas from existing inventory

Staying up to date on competitive non-fiction programming

Creating papercuts, conforming scripts, supervising edit sessions, updating databases, pre-production prep, and edit prep

Ensuring that raw footage meets the highest technical, creative standards for editing and audio post-production environment

Assisting a diverse group of editors with varying creative the technical skills/styles to share

Working on a particular show /delivery or float to assorted projects to experience multiple shows process/deliveries

Qualification

Adobe Premiere ProAdobe SuiteMS OfficeOrganizational skillsVerbal communicationWritten communicationSelf-motivatedDetail-oriented

Required

Experience in the use of MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint), Microsoft Teams, Canva and Adobe Premiere Pro

Must be detail-oriented and possess excellent verbal and written skills

Must have strong organizational skills and the ability to adapt to changing needs and priorities

Must possess the ability to handle multiple simultaneous projects with a professional demeanor and prioritize work while under pressure

Self-motivated and resourceful, with the ability to work with minimal supervision, exercise independent judgment, and be comfortable asking questions to supervisors

Familiarity with the Adobe Suite, specifically Premiere, After Effects, Media Encoder, and Photoshop

Must possess the ability to balance multiple simultaneous projects with a professional demeanor and prioritize work while under pressure

Self-motivated and resourceful, with the ability to work with minimal direction and exercise independent judgment

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 interests in the National Geographic Yellow Border Production Services & Post-Production Intern, Summer 2026 position is required

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

Fully available from Monday through Friday, 9am to 5pm ET for the duration of the internship

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

Able to provide/have reliable transportation to/from work

Preferred

Interest in National Geographic and its mission

Demonstrated enthusiasm for non-fiction production, natural history, and science

Junior or Senior year preferred

Major or previous coursework in Communications, TV/Film, Cinema, Journalism, Public Relations, Marketing, Advertising, Business Administration, or related major preferred

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.