Disney Consumer Products Softlines Licensing Intern, Spring 2027

About the Role & Program

From toys to apparel, books to games, and much more, Disney Consumer Products (DCP) brings our company’s products, through stories and characters, to markets worldwide. With a portfolio of renowned franchises including Disney, Pixar, Marvel, Star Wars, 20th Century Studios, and National Geographic, our efforts to deliver innovative and experiential products are designed to entertain and inspire! If selected for this role, you will report to the Manager of Infant/Home Licensing (Softlines).

This internship is a full-time, six-month commitment in Glendale, California, from January 11th through June 4th, 2027.

What You Will Do

• Assist the licensing team in researching and responding to licensee questions and/or requests
• Serve as the liaison for marketing approvals, routing to reviewers, consolidating feedback, and partnering with licensees to implement changes
• Compile and assist PR/Social Media requests
• Align go-to-market marketing calendar, movie releases/tentpoles, and anniversaries
• Attend licensee meetings and distribute notes to meeting attendees, handle follow-ups as needed
• Conduct regular store checks
• Maintain and update sell-in documents in partnership with licensees
• Maintain and distribute licensee lists and request as needed
• Develop a working knowledge of financial pivots and be able to run them for the team
• Take the lead on a team project and perform day-to-day tasks assigned
• Manage product samples and organization of sample storage
• Solicit and provide monthly selling highlights across assigned categories
• Stay up to date on marketing, product innovation, and relevant cultural trends - bring fresh ideas to the table

Required Qualifications

• Strong collaboration and interpersonal skills
• Initiative and adaptability in a dynamic, fast-paced environment
• Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and follow-through
• Ability to effectively prioritize multiple tasks and assignments
• Resourceful problem-solver with a can-do attitude; works well under pressure across multiple projects
• Demonstrated confidence in written and verbal communication
• Solid proficiency in MS Office Suite, including PowerPoint, and/or Keynote

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous coursework or experience in Consumer Products (toys, infant/baby products, manufacturing,)
• Prior project or internship experience in licensing
• A strong understanding and passion for franchise and/or brand management
• Awareness of current product trends and the ability to keep pace with emerging styles

Education

• Currently enrolled as a Junior or Senior
• Pursuing a Bachelor's Degree in Business, Marketing or Communications

Eligibility Requirements & Program Information

Candidates for this opportunity MUST meet all the requirements below:

• Be enrolled in an accredited college/university, pursuing a degree, taking at least one class at the time of application, OR currently participating in a Disney College Program or Disney Internship.
• Have not completed one year of continual employment on a Disney Internship or Disney College Program.
• Be at least 18 years of age
• Possess unrestricted work authorization.

Additional Information

• The dates of this internship are January 11th through June 4th 2027.
• Fully available from Monday - Friday, 8:30 AM – 5:30 PM Pacific Time Zone for the duration of the internship, 40 hours each week.
• Be aligned with The Disney Look appearance guidelines.
• Able to provide own housing for the duration of the internship program in the Glendale, California, area.
• Able to provide/have reliable transportation to/from work.

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The pay rate for this role in CA is $22.50 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.

Req ID: 10163644

Job Posting Segment: NA - Brand Commercialization

Job Posting Primary Business: Regional (NA - Brand Commercialization)

Primary Job Posting Category: Marketing and Digital Media Intern

Employment Type: Full time

Primary City, State, Region, Postal Code: Glendale, CA, USA

Date Posted: 2026-10-23