National Geographic Documentary Films Intern, Summer 2025

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.

The approximate dates of this internship are from June 2025 through August 2025. 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, from commission through 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, tracking and delivery 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

Education

• Senior year preferred

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 Documentary Films 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 June 2025 through August 2025
• Fully available from Monday through Friday, 9am to 6pm PT for the duration of the internship, approximately 32-40 hours each week
• Able to provide own housing for the duration internship program in the Los Angeles area
• Able to provide/have reliable transportation to/from work

The pay rate for this internship in California 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.

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.

About The Walt Disney Company:

The Walt Disney Company, together with its subsidiaries and affiliates, is a leading diversified international family entertainment and media enterprise that includes three core business segments: Disney Entertainment, ESPN, and Disney Experiences. From humble beginnings as a cartoon studio in the 1920s to its preeminent name in the entertainment industry today, Disney proudly continues its legacy of creating world-class stories and experiences for every member of the family. Disney’s stories, characters and experiences reach consumers and guests from every corner of the globe. With operations in more than 40 countries, our employees and cast members work together to create entertainment experiences that are both universally and locally cherished.

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, religion, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, ancestry, age, marital status, military or veteran status, medical condition, genetic information or disability, or any other basis prohibited by federal, state or local law. Disney champions a business environment where ideas and decisions from all people help us grow, innovate, create the best stories and be relevant in a constantly evolving world.

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

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