20th Television Development Intern, Summer/Fall 2025

About the Role & Program

20th Television is a prominent television studio whose shows have included: ABBOTT ELEMENTARY, GREY’S ANATOMY, HIGH POTENTIAL, ONLY MURDERS IN THE BUILDING, NEW GIRL, MODERN FAMILY, THIS IS US, 9-1-1, BAD SISTERS, and many more. As the Disney Television studio, we work with the top talent across the industry and curate programming for our five exciting network partners (FX, Hulu, ABC, Disney+, Onyx), and beyond. At 20th Television, we believe a good idea can come from anywhere and encourage employees of all levels to contribute and join in on our conversations as we develop the next generation of storytelling. If you are an innovative thinker, have a love for reading, and are passionate about television, then this role might be a great fit for you!

This internship opportunity requires full-time availability for the duration of the program. The approximate dates of this internship are June 2025 through December 2025. This internship reports directly to the Drama and Comedy Development Coordinators. A cover letter indicating your interest in the 20th Television Development Intern, Summer/Fall 2025 position is required.

What You Will Do

As a 20th Television Development Intern, you will work alongside an innovative team and have the opportunity to sit in and shadow department meetings. We are a high-volume television studio, so interns will be encouraged to tackle reading assignments and join in on our conversations about material. The development team takes pride in articulating their thoughts about material in a professional way in order to conduct business. You will gain insight into the creative development process firsthand and work on your pitching skills as we discuss books, scripts and projects as a team. We aim to be the tastemakers of the industry, so we encourage our interns to share what breakout talent, genres and/or books spark curiosity for our interns, so we can continue to break boundaries with our storytelling.

Responsibilities include but not limited to:

• Supporting the department with administrative duties
• Providing script and book coverage
• Conducting research projects
• Cutting incoming pilot/series dailies
• Assisting with desk coverage and scheduling
• Updating lists and grids

Required Qualifications & Skills

• Strong curiosity in reading – strong research skills
• Strong written and verbal skills and an ability to analyze story
• Passion for the TV landscape
• Strong attention to detail
• Capable of handling confidential information
• Previous experience working in MS Office Suite, including Outlook, Excel, Word, PowerPoint

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous entertainment internship experience (ie. Agency, Management Company, Production Company, studio/network)

Education

• Students studying in their Senior year of their Bachelor Degree 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 20th Television Development Intern, Summer/Fall 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 December 2025
• Fully available from Monday through Friday 9am to 6pm PT for the duration of the internship, 40 hours each week
• Able to provide own housing for the duration internship program in the Los Angeles, California area
• Able to provide/have reliable transportation to/from work

The pay rate for this role 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, dependent on the level and position offered. 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 American Broadcasting Companies, Inc. , which is part of a business we call Disney Entertainment Television .

American Broadcasting Companies, Inc. 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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