National Geographic Unscripted Development Intern, Summer 2025
Postuler maintenant Postuler ultérieurement Job ID 10109352 Emplacement Washington, District de Columbia, États-Unis Entreprise Disney Entertainment Television Date de publication 18/02/2025Résumé du poste:
About the Role & Program
Join us for the opportunity to gain a deeper understanding of how National Geographic decides which unscripted and natural history series we are going to produce, and why. Our mission is to commission gripping, entertaining factual series which drives a deeper connection to our world, come behind the scenes to see the process from the inside. As an intern, you will learn how National Geographic series evolve from initial pitch to greenlight, what it takes to commission a show on our network, and all the various stakeholders who play a role in producing and promoting our premium content.
The approximate dates of this internship are from May/June 2025 through August/September 2025. If selected for the opportunity, you will report directly to the SVP of Global Development. A cover letter indicating your interest in the National Geographic Unscripted Development Intern, Summer 2025 position is required.
What You Will Do
You will have the opportunity to uncover the ingredients that create an entertaining factual series for National Geographic. You will gain insight on the Development process and National Geographic’s strategy for our global programming by doing the following:
Offer a fresh and creative perspective on ideas that are pitched to the Development Team.
Read treatments/decks, watch sizzles, and share thoughts on projects in our Development Pipeline.
Assist with the execution of key processes and workflows, such as organizing project materials, distributing meeting agendas, and recording meeting minutes.
Attend multiple internal and external meetings to absorb information and contribute to discussions when suitable.
Build numerous connections across several departments in the company.
Conduct research as needed.
Showcase your creativity and key learnings during a mock pitch for a potential National Geographic docuseries at the conclusion of the internship.
Required Qualifications & Skills
Strong oral and written communication skills
Detail-oriented and organized
Curious and creative
Ability to handle and prioritize simultaneous projects and meet deadlines
Self-motivated and resourceful, with the ability to work with minimal supervision and exercise independent judgment
Proficient in the use of MS Word and Excel and other key MS products
Strong interest in factual TV and entertainment and enthusiasm for National Geographic content
Preferred Qualifications
Ability to edit video
Prior development or production experience
Education
Student working towards their undergraduate degree
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 Required Documents
A cover letter indicating your interest in the National Geographic Unscripted Development Intern, Summer 2025 position is required.
Additional Information
Able to have a consistent, reliable work schedule throughout the internship
The approximate dates of this internship are May/June 2025 through August/September 2025
Fully available from Monday through Friday, 9am – 6pm ET for the duration of the internship, 40 hours each week
Able to provide own housing for the duration internship program in the DC area
Able to provide/have reliable transportation to/from work
The pay rate for this internship in Washington D.C. is $22.00 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 Disney Entertainment Television:
Disney Entertainment Television est une collection de marques de contenu renommées de The Walt Disney Company qui créent des programmes originaux de divertissement et d’actualités pour les plateformes de streaming Disney+, Hulu et Star de la société, ainsi que ses réseaux de diffusion et de câble. Son vaste portefeuille inclut ABC Entertainment, ABC News, ABC Owned Television Stations, Disney Branded Television, Freeform, FX, Hulu Originals, National Geographic Content et Onyx Collective, en plus des Disney Television Studios, qui comprennent 20th Television, 20th Television Animation, ABC Signature et Walt Disney Television Alternative. Délivrant plus de 4 500 heures de programmation par an réparties sur plus de 300 programmes de tous genres, les marques créatives de Disney Entertainment Television sont à l’avant-garde de la narration révolutionnaire, tout en captivant le public et en suscitant des éloges. En 2023, la programmation d’excellence de Disney Entertainment Television a remporté 163 nominations aux Emmy® dans les catégories en journée, en prime time, actualités et documentaires, ainsi que dans les catégories enfants et famille.
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 National Geographic Partners PAY SVC , qui fait partie d’une entreprise que nous appelons Disney Entertainment Television.
National Geographic Partners PAY SVC 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.