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Marketing Planning & Analytics Intern, Summer 2026
Apply Now Apply Later Job ID 10138901 Location New York, New York, United States / Santa Monica, California, United States Business The Walt Disney Studios Date posted Jan. 19, 2026Job Summary:
About the Role & Program:
Disney+ is the streaming platform for content from Disney, Pixar, Marvel, Star Wars, National Geographic, The Simpsons, and more. In some regions, it also features Hulu's general entertainment. As Disney’s flagship direct-to-consumer service, Disney+ offers exclusive films, series, and documentaries.
The Growth Marketing team focuses on acquiring subscribers and boosting Disney Streaming’s business goals through user acquisition and performance marketing campaigns. They handle planning, execution, and optimization of these campaigns.
For Summer 2026, the team seeks an intern to support global paid media planning, forecasting, and performance analysis. This role involves working with channel leads and regional partners, managing budgets, and contributing to projects that drive subscriber growth.
What You Will Do:
The successful candidate will possess strong analytical abilities, intellectual curiosity, and a drive to convert data into actionable insights. Excellent communication skills, meticulous attention to detail, and a willingness to acquire new knowledge are essential for success in this role. Individuals with a genuine interest in media, marketing strategy, and contributing meaningfully within a dynamic entertainment environment will find this opportunity well-suited to their ambitions.
Support paid media planning and forecasting for multiple channels by assisting in the development of budgets, pacing projections, and performance estimates for global markets.
Aid in cross-channel performance analysis to identify trends, extract insights, and contribute to high-level investment decisions.
Participate in the preparation of business cases, scenario modeling, and executive presentations that effectively communicate data-driven recommendations.
Collaborate with global channel managers and regional teams to monitor key marketing KPIs and assist with ongoing optimization strategies.
Required Qualifications & Skills:
Collaborates with cross-functional teams to meet shared goals and foster a high-performance work culture.
Maintains a strategic focus and attention to detail to identify key issues and create effective solutions.
Identifies and implements process improvements to boost efficiency and team productivity.
Brings strong analytical skills, including financial modeling, forecasting, and experience with SQL and R.
Skilled in data visualization (Tableau, Looker, Power BI), Google Suite, and advanced Excel.
Communicates complex ideas clearly for executive audiences.
Education:
Junior or Senior year preferred
Major or previous coursework in Analytics, Statistics, Data Science, Business, or related field
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 New York City.
The pay rate for this internship in New York 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 Disney Entertainment Operations LLC, which is part of a business we call The Walt Disney Studios.
Disney Entertainment Operations LLC 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.