Summer / Fall Intern - ABC Signature Creative Programming

Job Description

About the Role & Program

Have you ever wondered what it takes to develop a show for different platforms? ABC Signature is a leader in the development, production and strategic distribution of entertainment content across television and emerging digital platforms! Our team is involved in developing and overseeing new and current drama and comedy shows for ABC, FX, Hulu, Disney+, Freeform, National Geographic, Onyx, Amazon, and Apple amongst other platforms. We are a key content provider for Disney platforms, having produced multiple hit series, ''Grey's Anatomy,'' ''Station 19,'' ''The Rookie,'' ''Criminal Minds: Evolution,'' ''Bad Sisters,'' ''A Small Light,'' and ''UnPrisoned.'' This internship is an incredible opportunity for anyone who is looking to break into the television field!

If selected for this role, you will report directly to the Executive Assistant, Series.

What You Will Do

You will gain skills and knowledge in the development process of seeing an idea through to a pilot. You will also have the opportunity to learn how the executives manage our existing shows on a day to day basis. This is a phenomenal learning experience to gain insight into other departments such as Casting, Music, and Production.
Other responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
• Assistant shadowing – learn the ins and outs of being an executive assistant
• Script and Cut coverage/summarizing
• Taking notes on creative notes calls
• Logging and organizing submissions
• Join meetings and contribute to creative conversations

Required Qualifications & Skills
• Experience with MS Office Suite: Outlook, Excel, Word, PowerPoint
• Strong interest in Television and the Entertainment Industry
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and work on multiple projects at once
• Knowledge and an awareness of ABC Signature Television shows

Preferred Qualifications
• Previous internship experience within a related field

Education
• Junior or Senior-level standing, or a recent graduate within 6 months of graduation date.

Eligibility Requirements & Program Information

Candidates for this opportunity MUST meet all of the below requirements:
• Be enrolled in an accredited college/university taking at least one class in the semester/quarter (spring/fall) prior to participation in the internship program OR must have graduated from a college/university within 6 months at 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
• Have not completed one year of continual employment on a Disney Internship or Disney College Program

Additional Information
• Able to have a consistent, reliable work schedule throughout the internship
• The approximate dates of this internship are June 2024 through January 2025
• Fully available from Monday through Friday, 9am to 6pm PT for the duration of the internship, 40 hours each week
• Able to provide own housing for the duration internship program in the Burbank, California area
• Able to provide/have reliable transportation to/from work

The pay rate for this internship in California is $21.70 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 Touchstone Television Productions, LLC, which is part of a business we call Disney Entertainment Television.

Touchstone Television Productions, LLC is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, protected veteran status or any other basis prohibited by federal, state or local law. Disney fosters a business culture where ideas and decisions from all people help us grow, innovate, create the best stories and be relevant in a rapidly changing world.

Jobcode: Reference SBJ-d8nyq9-216-73-216-107-42 in your application.