Summer Intern - Franchise & Content Strategy

Job Description

About the Role & Program

The Franchise Content & Strategy team oversees the overall content & narrative creative strategy across the Franchise platforms, as well as the associated development and management of story & continuity across animation, games, publishing, consumer products, online, and interactive experiences, developing transmedia narratives as well. The group also liaises with the live-action development team to stay on top of what other stories are in the works, and helps collate and translate the information for broader consumption across the Franchise teams, which also extends to Marketing & PR.

This internship is a great introduction to the world of story development and franchise management, and interns will have an invaluable opportunity to interact with execs in our department on future and active projects across various media

The approximate dates of this in-person internship are June 2025-August 2025 in San Francisco, CA.

What You Will Do

We are seeking motivated, diligent, and trustworthy interns for this unique position! Your responsibilities would include diving deep into other Franchises and how they are currently generating more content and crafting the associated case-studies.. Projects could include, but not be limited to:
Staying current with in-market Franchise talent across Animation, Publishing, Video Games, VR, and beyond
Tracking interesting talent and writing up descriptions
Helping members of our Continuity quartet track data from scripts, manuscripts, outlines, game design documents, and more

Required Qualifications and Skills

Please apply if you have:
Strong researching skills, with the ability to clearly and concisely share your findings
The ability to uphold a professional level of secrecy given the sensitivity of many projects the team works on
Excellent verbal and written communication skills with trong interpersonal skills and the ability to effectively interact with diverse personalities
Experience displaying strong time management skills with the ability to multi-task and prioritize
Demonstrated creative sensibility

Preferred Qualifications

It would also be great if you have:
Interest in content development, transmedia creation, franchise management
A strong knowledge and appreciation of the Star Wars galaxy, including the films, animated series, games, and books
Strong writing, fact-checking and proofreading skills

Education

Currently pursuing a Bachelor's degree in film, creative writing, entertainment management, marketing, video game design or related

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 be able to have a consistent, reliable work schedule throughout the internship
The approximate dates of this internship are early June 2025- August 2025
Must provide own housing and reliable transportation during the internship in the San Francisco, CA area

The pay rate for this role in California is $22.00 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 Lucasfilm:

Lucasfilm is a global leader in film, television and digital entertainment production. In addition to its motion-picture and television production, the company's activities include visual effects, audio post-production and cutting-edge digital animation, interactive entertainment software, and the management of the global merchandising activities for its entertainment properties including the legendary STAR WARS and INDIANA JONES franchises. Lucasfilm Ltd. is headquartered in northern California.

This position is with Lucasfilm Ltd, which is part of a business we call Lucasfilm.

Lucasfilm Ltd 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-r133ey-18-220-204-184-42 in your application.