Summer Fall Intern - Labor Relations JD

Job Description

About the Role & Program:
Walt Disney Television, part of The Walt Disney Company, encompasses a remarkable array of entertainment and news platforms. Its portfolio includes Twentieth Television, FX Networks and Productions, Disney Branded Television, National Geographic Partners, ABC Entertainment, ABC News, and the ABC Owned Television Stations Group. As a hub for innovative storytellers and skilled creators, WDT produces, develops, and delivers exceptional content, with over 250 programs annually reaching more than 227 million households every month across various multimedia channels. These operations support attorneys based in California and New York who collaborate with each business unit.
Disney Television Group is seeking a highly motivated and collaborative Labor Relations J.D. Intern to assist the Labor Relations Department. The position offers practical experience applying labor law to collective bargaining agreements, exposure to union relations, participation in negotiation strategies and grievance meetings, as well as opportunities to develop executive-level legal writing skills.
What You Will Do:
• Analyze various collective bargaining agreements and assist business units with implementation of contract terms (e.g., wages, hours, and working conditions) to ensure compliance with those agreements.
• Investigate, handle and resolve grievances and information requests brought by unions and guilds.
• Conduct research and write memoranda on relevant labor laws.
• Prepare summaries and presentations on various issues under our collective bargaining agreements.

Required Qualifications & Skills
• Relevant coursework in labor and employment law, entertainment business, entertainment law, or intellectual property.
• Ability to multitask and handle several projects in a fast-paced setting.
• Experience in research and using tools (similar to Lexus Nexus) to gather and present information.
• Strong attention to detail with high-volume document processing.
• Proficiency with Word and Excel.
• Collaborative teammate who can also work independently

Preferred Qualifications & Skills:
• Previous internship in entertainment business or entertainment law, with theatre interest, a plus

Education:
• Pursuing a J.D. degree and currently enrolled at an accredited law school, in your 1L or 2L year at the time of internship.
Eligibility Requirements & Program Information:
Candidates for this opportunity MUST meet all of the below requirements:
• 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.
• Current Disney Interns, College, International, or Culinary Program Participants: You may only work for ONE consecutive year (12 months) in any combination of an internship and/or program.
• Be at least 18 years of age.
• Possess unrestricted work authorization.

Additional Information:
• Must provide full work availability from June through December 2026.
• Must provide own housing and transportation, Position is located in Burbank, CA.
The pay rate for this role in California is $41.40 per hour. 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. 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.
ABC, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, ancestry, age, marital status, military or veteran status, medical condition, genetic information or disability, or any other basis prohibited by federal, state or local law. Disney champions a business environment where ideas and decisions from all people help us grow, innovate, create the best stories and be relevant in a constantly evolving world.

Jobcode: Reference SBJ-5bz230-18-97-9-174-42 in your application.