Corporate Innovation Intern, Glendale, Summer 2026
Postuler maintenant Postuler ultérieurement Job ID 10142977 Emplacement Glendale, Californie, États-Unis Entreprise The Walt Disney Company (Corporate) Date de publication 20/03/2026Résumé du poste:
About the Role & Program
At Disney, we're storytellers. We make the impossible possible. We do this through utilizing and developing cutting-edge technology and pushing the envelope to bring stories to life through our movies, products, interactive games, parks and resorts, and media networks. Now is your chance to join our talented team that delivers unparalleled creative content to audiences around the world.
The Corporate Innovation team at The Walt Disney Company is a highly visible corporate team of professionals who act as in-house consultants/strategists responsible for the identification, analysis, development and execution of corporate innovation initiatives. Specific activities include developing data-driven hypotheses, strategies, and tactics to develop new businesses; identifying, evaluating and negotiating equity investments; managing a portfolio of current investments; incubating or accelerating potential new businesses, assessing emerging market opportunities and fostering innovation within and across TWDC's businesses. The team's activities and accomplishments have contributed to the global strategy and success of The Walt Disney Company across its business units: Studio Entertainment, Media Networks, Direct-to-Consumer International, and Parks, Experiences and Consumer Products.
As an intern on the Corporate Innovation team, you will be involved in developing technical solutions for potential business opportunities, due diligence, and sourcing of technologies. The responsibilities center on software development and prototyping, analysis and research of relevant trends and technologies, and the respective companies in those sectors. Creating software applications and presentations of work will also be a primary function of this internship.
What You Will Do
Develop software solutions for potential business opportunities
Conduct research and due diligence on potential opportunities
Prepare a variety of presentation materials for the Corporate Innovation team
Assist with evaluation of industry research on technologies and markets with the potential to impact and/or disrupt the future of media and entertainment
Research and identify critical technologies that impact the media and entertainment business globally
Investigate emerging innovation trends
Participate in tech community outreach
Required Qualifications & Skills
Experience using Microsoft Azure, Google Cloud platform, and Amazon AWS APIs
Proficiency with writing and deploying code
Familiarity with recent vibe coding tools
Proficiency in navigating different software solutions to build apps
Proficiency in Zoom, Microsoft Office (i.e., Excel, PowerPoint, Teams, etc.) and Keynote
Self-starter with ability to work in a fast-paced entrepreneurial environment
Strong organization & communication skills
Required Materials
An online portfolio of recent, relevant coding work is required as part of this application process. This can be from previous internships and personal and/or college courses. This portfolio must be included as a URL link listed on your resume. For full consideration, please include a link in your resume. Applicants without a portfolio will not be considered a complete application packet and may not be fully considered for the position.
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Preferred Qualifications & Skills
Passion for startups, venture investment, and technology
Experience preparing presentation materials
Education
Currently enrolled as a junior or senior pursuing a bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Product Management, Business, Economics, Analytics or a related discipline.
Eligibility Requirements & Program Information
Candidates for this opportunity MUST meet all the requirements below:
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 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
The pay rate for this internship in California is $42 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.
Sur The Walt Disney Company (Corporate):
Chez Disney Corporate, vous verrez comment les secteurs d’activités qui animent les marques puissantes de la société se rassemblent pour former la société de divertissement la plus novatrice, développée et admirée au monde. En tant que membre d’une équipe d’entreprise, vous travaillerez avec les leaders de classe mondiale qui mettent au point les stratégies qui permettent à The Walt Disney Company de rester à la pointe du divertissement. Collaborez avec d’autres penseurs novateurs pour permettre aux meilleurs conteurs de créer des souvenirs pour des millions de familles du monde entier.
Sur The Walt Disney Company:
The Walt Disney Company, ainsi que ses filiales et sociétés affiliées, forme l’une des principales entreprises internationales diversifiées de divertissement familial et de médias. Elle comprend trois secteurs d'activités essentiels : Disney Entertainment, ESPN et Disney Experiences. Depuis ses modestes débuts en tant que studio de dessins animés dans les années 1920 jusqu’à son statut de référence actuel dans le secteur du divertissement, Disney poursuit fièrement sa tradition de création d’histoires et d’expériences exceptionnelles pour tous les membres de la famille. Les histoires, les personnages et les expériences de Disney touchent les consommateurs et les visiteurs du monde entier. À travers nos activités présentes dans plus de 40 pays, nos employés et cast members collaborent pour créer des expériences de divertissement appréciées à la fois au niveau universel et local.
Le poste est rattaché à Disney Worldwide Services, Inc. , qui fait partie d’une entreprise que nous appelons The Walt Disney Company (Corporate).
Disney Worldwide Services, Inc. est un employeur qui souscrit au principe d’égalité des chances à l’emploi. Les candidat(e)s seront pris(es) en considération pour un emploi sans distinction de race, de religion, de couleur, de sexe, d’orientation sexuelle, de genre, d’identité de genre, d’expression de genre, d’origine nationale, d’ascendance, d’âge, d’état matrimonial, de statut militaire ou d’ancien combattant, d’état de santé, d’informations génétiques ou de handicap, ou de tout autre motif interdit par la loi fédérale, étatique ou locale. Disney défend un environnement commercial où les idées et décisions de tous et toutes nous aident à grandir, innover, créer les meilleures histoires et être pertinents dans un monde en évolution constante.