Fall Intern - Entertainment Television Labor Relations JD

Job Description

About the Role & Program

Disney Entertainment Television (DET) is a collection of renowned content brands at The Walt Disney Company creating original entertainment and news programming for the company's streaming platforms Disney+, Hulu and Star, and its broadcast and cable networks! Its extensive portfolio is comprised of ABC Entertainment, ABC News, ABC Owned Television Stations, Disney Branded Television, Freeform, FX, Hulu Originals, National Geographic Content and Onyx Collective, in addition to Disney Television Studios, which include 20th Television, 20th Television Animation, ABC Signature and Walt Disney Television Alternative!

What will you do

As an intern on the Labor Relations team you will assist in providing day-to-day support for DET specific collective bargaining agreements through research, preparations for negotiations, and assisting in resolving of labor-management issues and grievances. This position will report to Senior Counsel - Labor Relations for the team. Responsibilities may include but not limited to:
• Review and present data including financial data for collective bargaining negotiations with entertainment industry labor unions
• Research and write analysis of applicable labor law
• Analyze and update collective bargaining agreements
• Assist drafting responses to grievances, information requests and other legal documents
• Conduct legal research to share with internal and external audiences
• Support projects and initiatives

Required Qualifications & Skills
• Ability to quickly understand and follow complex, detailed technical instructions
• Experience handling confidential information
• Strong organizational skills with attention to detail
• Communicate effectively, both orally and in writing
• Work well under pressure and manage fluctuating priorities
• High functional knowledge of Microsoft Office
• Passion for working within the television/entertainment industry and in labor relations
• Completed coursework in labor or employment law

Education

Pursuing a Juris Doctorate (JD) degree and currently enrolled at an accredited law school, 2L or 3L with entertainment/ labor relation related coursework

Eligibility Requirements & Program Information
• Candidates for this opportunity MUST meet all the below requirements:
• Be at least 18 years of age
• Possess unrestricted work authorization
• Have not completed one year of continual employment on a Disney Internship or Disney College Program

Additional Information
• The approximate dates of this internship are June 2024 through December 2024
• Able to work 20 -24 hrs per week
• Must provide own transportation/housing for the duration internship program in the NYC, New York area

The pay rate for this internship in New York is $41.40 per hour. Select benefits may be provided as part of the compensation package, such as medical, financial, and/or other benefits. To learn more about our benefits visit: https://jobs.disneycareers.com/benefits.

About Disney Entertainment Television:

Disney Entertainment Television is a collection of renowned content brands at The Walt Disney Company creating original entertainment and news programming for the company's streaming platforms Disney+, Hulu and Star, and its broadcast and cable networks. Its extensive portfolio is comprised of ABC Entertainment, ABC News, ABC Owned Television Stations, Disney Branded Television, Freeform, FX, Hulu Originals, National Geographic Content and Onyx Collective, in addition to Disney Television Studios, which include 20th Television, 20th Television Animation, ABC Signature and Walt Disney Television Alternative. Responsible for over 4,500 hours of programming a year across more than 300 programs of all genres, Disney Entertainment Television's creative brands are at the forefront of groundbreaking storytelling, captivating audiences and generating critical acclaim. In 2023, Disney Entertainment Television's programming excellence earned 163 Emmy® nominations across daytime, primetime, news & documentary, and children's & family categories.

This position is with ABC, Inc., which is part of a business we call Disney Entertainment Television.

Jobcode: Reference SBJ-rzvj72-18-117-142-248-42 in your application.