Disney Entertainment’s Research, Insights & Analytics (RIA) division serves as a center of excellence consisting of more than 100+ world-class researchers measuring all aspects of media consumption across a wide range of networks, digital properties and streaming services to guide The Walt Disney Company.
This internship will support the Marketplace & Portfolio Insights team within the Research, Insights & Analytics division. The Marketplace & Portfolio Insights team serves various teams across the organization, including Disney Entertainment Networks, Disney Streaming, Platform Distribution, and Corporate Strategy.
This internship is a full-time, six-month commitment in the New York, NY area from January 2027 – June 2027.
What You Will Do
If you’re eager to learn and love being at the forefront of consumer behavior, then this is a great role for you.
In this role, you will have the opportunity to assist in work related to evolving media and consumer behavior (usage and subscriptions), Pay TV trends, and distribution negotiation support.
Through assisting with these projects, the intern will learn how to use a variety of research tools, including Nielsen systems, and learn about the day-to-day tasks and challenges of working in media research. The intern will also assist with pulling, cleaning, and organizing data – both qualitative and quantitative.
Required Qualifications & Skills
Strong interest in data analysis, media math, viewership & subscription trends, television content, and the media landscape
Acumen in working with numbers and storytelling with data
Clear and concise written and verbal communication that caters to a target audience’s point of view with actionable insights
Experience working in collaborative environments and the ability to handle multiple tasks at once
Experience with researching and/or using a range of tools to acquire information and present findings
Willingness to be flexible and eager to learn new software
Strong proficiency in MS Office with an emphasis in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint
High attention to detail, natural curiosity, proactive nature
Aptitude for creative problem solving and strategic thinking
Resourceful, optimistic attitude to tackle challenges with enthusiasm and growth mindset
Preferred Qualifications
Experience with Nielsen or Comscore
Experience with Canva or other data visualization tools
Familiarity with process automation tools, AI productivity tools
Previous internship experience in a related industry
Education
Senior year preferred
Major or previous coursework in Business Analytics, Communications, Public Relations, Marketing, Advertising, Psychology, Business Operations, Finance, Sociology, or related major preferred
Required Materials
Candidates must submit a cover letter as part of their application.
Candidates are asked to submit a sample of relevant work. This can be in the form of a portfolio, a statistical project or other coursework showcasing analysis of trends.
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
This internship is a full-time, six-month commitment in the New York, NY area from January 2027 – June 2027.
Able to have a consistent, reliable work schedule throughout the internship.
Able to provide own housing for the duration of the internship program in the New York, NY area.
Able to provide reliable transportation to/from work in the New York, NY area.
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The pay rate for this role in New York is $23.00 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.
Req ID: 10158498
Job Posting Segment: Disney Networks
Job Posting Primary Business: Disney Networks All
Primary Job Posting Category: Other, Research and Development Intern
Employment Type: Full time
Primary City, State, Region, Postal Code: New York, NY, USA
Date Posted: 2026-09-29
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