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The Walt Disney Company · 3 hours ago

National Geographic Social Media Intern, Summer 2026

Washington, DC

Internship

Onsite

Intern

$22.50/hr - $22.50/hr

Start in 2026 Summer

The Walt Disney Company is seeking a National Geographic Social Media Intern for Summer 2026. In this role, you will support social media efforts, assist in creating engaging content, and collaborate with the social media team to drive impactful campaigns across various platforms.

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No H1B

Responsibilities

Supporting social media efforts across brand, editorial, TV and title handles while learning about how to manage social accounts, develop campaigns, work across teams and effectively communicate with target audience

Creating a weekly newsletter/update with trending social topics and ideas to share with the social and editorial teams

Assisting with social team planning for D23: The Ultimate Disney Fan Event – will be able to take on specific projects – as this is a complex event

Ideating and Planning one other project that will contribute to the social team goals and objectives options for this will be determined before the start of the internship

Qualification

Social media expertiseCreative writingMicrosoft Office proficiencyCommunication skillsMulti-tasking abilityIndependent thinkingInterest in televisionAirtableWorking with social management platformsTeam-first mentalityAttention to detail

Required

Deep understanding of social platforms

Team-first mentality

Ability to prioritize, multi-task and meet deadlines

Strong creative writing skills

Effective communication skills in both verbal and written form

Extreme attention to detail

Proficiency with Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel, and Keynote

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 Social Media Intern, Summer 2026 position is required in order to be considered for the opportunity

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

Fully available from Monday through Friday, 10am 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