WDI Franchise Planning Intern, Glendale, Summer/Fall 2026

Company: The Walt Disney Company
Location: Glendale
Posted on: April 2, 2026

Job Description:

Job Posting Title: WDI Franchise Planning Intern, Glendale, Summer/Fall 2026 Req ID: 10141071 Job Description: WDI Franchise Planning Intern ( Glendale ) About the Role & Program Be a part of an innovative team and culture… Walt Disney Imagineering is the creative force that imagines, designs and brings to life all Disney theme parks, resorts, attractions and cruise ships worldwide. Working across a spectrum of disciplines that range from creative and conceptual to scientific and technical, Imagineers blend an innovative mixture of storytelling, art, science and technology to create immersive experiences, memorable destinations, and innovative entertainment for families around the globe. The approximate date of this internship is June 2026 to December 2026 and will be located in Glendale, CA. Serving as a central point of contact between The Walt Disney Company and Walt Disney Imagineering, the WDI Franchise & Partnership Planning team is seeking an intern to support the day-to-day functions of shepherding partner and content integration in our parks and resorts throughout the world. In this role, the intern will primarily be responsible for providing project management support. In addition, the intern will manage select projects and partner requests. This role will work with multiple partners across park sites, Walt Disney Imagineering, Studios, Corporate Franchise/Brand . What You Will Do Project approvals and tracking: Track status of all projects on a weekly basis; collaborate with partners to gather updates Update content planning documents to provide visibility into short and long-term The Walt Disney Company content priorities Follow-up with partners to keep all next steps and deliverables moving forward in a timely manner Asset organization and requests Support partner requests: Coordinate with various park contacts and project teams on new and in-process requests Coordinate tightly with leader to determine appropriate partner input at every step Meeting Coordination: Build and distribute agendas for regular update meetings Collect notes and action items from all update meetings and distribute to attendees; follow-up with partners re garding outstanding action items as appropriate Coordinate brainstorms and working sessions as needed Required Qualifications & Skills Positive attitude and an excellent collaborator Detail oriented, highly organized multi-tasker who has the ability to focus under deadline pressure Creative problem solver Design eye for keynotes and information design Project management experience preferred Keen understanding of the Disney brand and organization preferred; ability to work across Corporate and business segments Experience in collaborative environments Proficient in Keynote, Microsoft Office, Adobe Creative Suite Highly proficient in desk research Education Currently enrolled as a Senior or higher attending an accredited college/university earning a degree in Business or related field of study . 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 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 program. Additional Information Able to provide reliable transportation to/from work Must be fully available for the duration of the internship Able to provide own housing for the duration of the internship in Glendale, CA The pay rate for this role in Glendale, CA is $26.50 per hour for undergraduate students and $27.50 per hour for graduate level students. 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. Job Posting Segment: WDI New Experience Development Job Posting Primary Business: New Experience Development (WDI) Primary Job Posting Category: Other Employment Type: Full time Primary City, State, Region, Postal Code: Glendale, CA, USA Alternate City, State, Region, Postal Code: Date Posted: 2026-01-21

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