Walt Disney Imagineering · 19 hours ago
Disney Live Entertainment Tech Intern Summer, 2026
Lake Buena Vista, FL
Internship
Onsite
Intern
$21.14/hr - $21.14/hr
Start in 2026 SummerWalt Disney Imagineering creates remarkable entertainment experiences through innovative storytelling and collaboration. The Entertainment Tech Intern will participate in equipment staging, support technical operations, and assist with safety checks during performances at Disney theme parks and other locations.
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Responsibilities
Participate in equipment staging for all Walt Disney World theme parks, water parks, Disney Springs, and ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex
Support the Parks’ technical daily operation, atmosphere shows, parades, props logistics, and special events
Assist Stage Technicians and perform the detailed operation of audio/video/lighting equipment, adhering to stage manager cues, time code, and/or self-cued events
Assist with safety checks before, during, and after performances to ensure safe performance
Qualification
Required
Ability to adapt to this physically taxing role in an active environment that encompasses frequent lifting, climbing, squatting, and standing for long periods of time, and the ability to work, inclement or extreme weather conditions
Entertainment technicians work within a live-show theatrical environment (environments such as radio, television, or film do not meet the qualifications)
Validated understanding of theatrical terminology, documentation, and show-related equipment, including exposure to tech staging assist, props, and/or puppetry with an understanding of electrical circuitry
Strong oral/written communication with leadership experience, excellent interpersonal and partnership skills
Currently enrolled as a Junior, Senior, or Graduate student earning a degree in Theater, Technical Theater, Technical Production, or related field
Be enrolled in an accredited college/university, taking at least one class at the time of application posting, OR currently participating in a Disney College Program or Disney Internship
Be at least 18 years of age
Possess unrestricted work authorization
Possess a valid US driver's license and have the ability to operate a company vehicle
Have not completed one year of continual employment on a Disney internship or Disney College Program
Fully available Sunday through Saturday, for the duration of the internship, 40 + hours per week
Preferred
Technical experience in live entertainment in at least one of the following fields:
Digital Audio and Sound Reinforcement
Lighting with Conventional and Moving Light Operation
Rigging
Video Engineering and Projection Mapping
Show Control/Automation
Advanced System Networking
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.
Company
Walt Disney Imagineering
Walt Disney Imagineering is the design and development arm of The Walt Disney Company.
Founded in 1952
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
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Kyle Laughlin
Senior Vice President, R&D Technology and Engineering
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