Summer Intern - Documentary Films

Job Description

About the Role & Program

Join us for the opportunity to learn how National Geographic develops, commissions, and distributes documentary films! We are committed to bringing the world premium, feature documentaries that cover timely, gripping, and globally relevant stories from the very best documentary filmmakers in the world. Our team handles all aspects of content management during each film's life cycle from pitch through development, production, distribution, and awards. With 4-6 films per year, each piece of content receives a bespoke strategy that includes some combination of A-list festivals, a limited theatrical release, a robust awards campaign, impact initiatives and streaming.

If selected for the opportunity, you will report directly to Manager, Documentary Films.

What You Will Do

You will gain insight into all aspects of National Geographic's Documentary Film business, including creative development, production, and distribution. You will have the opportunity to attend pitches, internal meetings, and National Geographic events. You will also gain insight into our key strategic initiatives on the content side through a combination of the responsibilities below:
• Watch internal cuts and attend internal and external notes meetings.
• Watch buzzworthy documentary films and provide timely and thorough coverage.
• Track and evaluate incoming submissions and attend pitch meetings.
• Assist the film festival submission, coordination, and tracking process.
• Attend and take notes on production, strategy, and distribution meetings.
• Conduct research as needed.

Required Qualifications & Skills
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Strong analytical and organizational skills
• Experience using Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
• Adept at learning new software and systems
• Self-motivated and resourceful, with the ability to work with minimal supervision and exercise independent judgment.

Preferred Qualifications
• A passion for the entertainment industry and a specific interest in the Nat Geo Documentary Films brand
• Demonstrated enthusiasm for documentary films

Eligibility Requirements & Program Information
• Must be enrolled in an accredited college/university taking at least one class in the semester/quarter (spring/fall) prior to participation in the internship program OR must have graduated from a college/university within 6 months at time of application posting OR currently participating in a Disney College Program or Disney Internship
• Must be at least 18 years of age
• Must not have completed one year of continual employment on a Disney internship or program.
• Must 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 May 2024 through August 2024
• Must be available to work 32 hours each week between Monday and Thursday for the duration of the internship
• Must provide own housing for the duration internship program in the Los Angeles, California area
• Must have reliable transportation to/from work

The pay rate for this role in California is $21.70 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 Disney Entertainment Television:

Disney Entertainment Television is a collection of renowned content brands at The Walt Disney Company creating original entertainment and news programming for the company's streaming platforms Disney+, Hulu and Star, and its broadcast and cable networks. Its extensive portfolio is comprised of ABC Entertainment, ABC News, ABC Owned Television Stations, Disney Branded Television, Freeform, FX, Hulu Originals, National Geographic Content and Onyx Collective, in addition to Disney Television Studios, which include 20th Television, 20th Television Animation, ABC Signature and Walt Disney Television Alternative. Responsible for over 4,500 hours of programming a year across more than 300 programs of all genres, Disney Entertainment Television's creative brands are at the forefront of groundbreaking storytelling, captivating audiences and generating critical acclaim. In 2023, Disney Entertainment Television's programming excellence earned 163 Emmy® nominations across daytime, primetime, news & documentary, and children's & family categories.

This position is with National Geographic Partners PAY SVC, which is part of a business we call Disney Entertainment Television.

National Geographic Partners PAY SVC is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, protected veteran status or any other basis prohibited by federal, state or local law. Disney fosters a business culture where ideas and decisions from all people help us grow, innovate, create the best stories and be relevant in a rapidly changing world.

We will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories consistent with applicable law.

Jobcode: Reference SBJ-r15j3v-3-17-173-228-42 in your application.