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Disney Branded Television Business Affairs JD Intern, Spring 2026
Apply Now Apply Later Job ID 10131164 Location Burbank, California, United States Business ABC Entertainment Date posted Oct. 10, 2025Job Summary:
About the Role & Program
Join us for the opportunity to intern with the Disney Branded Television’s Business Affairs team and become a meaningful member of the team! Disney Branded Television (DBT) develops and produces television films and series for the kids and family audience across linear and direct-to-consumer platforms. Our team is responsible for structuring, negotiating, documenting, and managing DBT transactions to engage above-the-line talent (writers, producers, directors and actors), acquire underlying rights, and license content for DBT programming.
You will be a strong contributor by supporting deal negotiations to secure rights and interests in TV film and series projects from initial development though production and delivery. You will aid in deal term tracking across various types of deals and platforms.
This is a part-time internship opportunity. The approximate dates of this internship are January 2026 through June 2026. If selected for this role, you will report directly to the Executive Director, Business Affairs.
What You Will Do
Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
Assisting with deal negotiations.
Drafting basic short form contracts involving the development and production of television pilots, series and films.
Learning the collaborative process between Business Affairs and Legal Affairs to secure legal and contractual rights in long-form agreements.
Assisting in development and updating of standard agreements, forms, and procedures.
Reviewing existing deal memos and contracts to create precedent charts.
Conducting deal point analysis of attorney negotiations.
Deal term tracking across various types of deals.
Required Qualifications & Skills
A strong interest in entertainment law, the television business, and/or negotiation theory/strategy (relevant coursework is a bonus).
Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook is a must.
Passion and curiosity for entertainment and television business on a global scale.
Excellent organizational and analytical skills, with an ability to propose creative solutions.
Great communication skills and ability to work in a collaborative fashion with other Business Affairs and various executives from a wide array of Disney departments.
Ability to adapt work schedule to changing business demands.
Preferred Qualifications
Previous work experience in the entertainment industry, and basic knowledge of copyright law.
Education
Currently enrolled at an accredited law school and legally eligible to work in the U.S.
Completion of one or more years of law school in a current JD program at the start of the 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
Able to have a consistent, reliable work schedule throughout the internship
The approximate dates of this internship are January 2026 through June 2026
Able to work 20 - 24 hours per week, Monday through Friday, 9am - 6pm PST
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 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 ABC Entertainment:
The Disney Entertainment Television group creates original entertainment and news content for the Company’s streaming platforms and its cable and broadcast networks.
About The Walt Disney Company:
The Walt Disney Company, together with its subsidiaries and affiliates, is a leading diversified international family entertainment and media enterprise that includes three core business segments: Disney Entertainment, ESPN, and Disney Experiences. From humble beginnings as a cartoon studio in the 1920s to its preeminent name in the entertainment industry today, Disney proudly continues its legacy of creating world-class stories and experiences for every member of the family. Disney’s stories, characters and experiences reach consumers and guests from every corner of the globe. With operations in more than 40 countries, our employees and cast members work together to create entertainment experiences that are both universally and locally cherished.
This position is with Disney/ABC Cable Services, which is part of a business we call ABC Entertainment.
Disney/ABC Cable Services 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.