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Studio Restoration Management and Library Management Intern, Summer 2026
Apply Now Apply Later Job ID 10137450 Location Burbank, California, United States Business The Walt Disney Studios Date posted Jan. 16, 2026Job Summary:
About the Role & Program:
For over 95 years, The Walt Disney Studios has been central to The Walt Disney Company, producing films, episodes, music, and stage shows for global audiences. Its portfolio includes major film studios like Disney, Pixar, Marvel Studios, Lucasfilm, 20th Century Studios, Searchlight Pictures, and Disney Theatrical Productions.
The internship program gives hands-on experience in Disney's creative and collaborative work environment. The main objective is to preserve and restore all film elements and video masters, returning them to their original quality and updating them for modern digital formats. Team members must understand historical and current film technology, visual effects, digital files, and data archiving.
What You Will Do:
The intern serves as a junior team member, mainly observing Restoration Title Managers who work with creative talent, studio executives, and post-production facilities. The intern may handle limited administrative tasks such as master delivery verification and inventory research.
The Restoration Title Managers will demonstrate the process of compiling, reviewing, clarifying, and recording information in our essential library database for all titles:
Research
Film Preservation
Digital Restoration
Color
Audio
Archival / Information Database
Required Qualifications & Skills:
Candidates should demonstrate genuine enthusiasm and curiosity about Film Preservation, Restoration, and Film History.
A strong passion for movies and an active interest in the motion picture industry are valuable assets.
Excellent organizational abilities paired with keen attention to detail are essential.
Project management and effective time management experience are advantageous.
A solid grasp of relevant processes and procedures is important.
Effective planning and execution skills are necessary for success.
An understanding of budgeting and scheduling is also vital.
Proficiency in Microsoft Outlook
Familiarity with Microsoft Office, including PowerPoint and Excel
Experience using Smartsheet and Google Docs is considered a plus
Preferred Qualifications & Skills:
Fan of The Walt Disney Studios.
Education:
Junior or Senior year preferred.
Major or previous coursework in Film, Cinematic Arts, Film/Television Archive, Communications
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 August 2026.
Must provide own housing and transportation, position is located in Burbank, CA.
The pay rate for this internship in California is $22.50 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 The Walt Disney Studios:
For over 95 years, The Walt Disney Studios has been the foundation on which The Walt Disney Company was built. Today it brings quality movies, episodic storytelling, music, and stage plays to consumers throughout the world. The Walt Disney Studios encompasses a collection of respected film studios, including Disney, Walt Disney Animation Studios, Pixar Animation Studios, Marvel Studios, Lucasfilm, 20th Century Studios, and Searchlight Pictures. It is also home to Disney Theatrical Productions, producer of world-class stage shows.
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 Walt Disney Pictures, which is part of a business we call The Walt Disney Studios.
Walt Disney Pictures 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.