About the Role & Program
Through innovative storytelling and a culture of collaboration, Disney Live Entertainment creates, produces, and delivers remarkable and engaging entertainment experiences. From the intimate to the spectacular, our work can be seen at Disney theme parks, resort hotels, cruise ships, and other locations the world over! This diverse team – representing a wide variety of disciplines and talents from technical directors, writers and lighting designers to choreographers, cosmetologists, and music producers – brings magical worlds to life through technical expertise, performance excellence, incomparable ingenuity, unparalleled spectacle… and a dash of pixie dust!
This internship is a full-time, six-month commitment in Anaheim, CA, from January 2026 to June 2026.
What You Will Do
The Video Design Team is responsible for the development of video systems that help to tell the stories of our live show offerings, including parades, stage shows, and special events on and off Disney property, and on board the Disney Cruise Line.
We are looking for an experienced individual with an innovative mindset and a passion for Disney quality and creativity. We are seeking a motivated individual who will ensure that the Disney standards are reflected consistently in all design & technical materials.
- Support the Video Designers with technical design in the areas of media playback, routing, programming, projection mapping, and display technology
- Create design drawings: Plans, Line, Layouts, 3D pre-visualization, Occlusion Assessment, BTU/Power/Weight load estimates, etc.
- Partner with cross-functional teams, including designers, safety teams, production teams, and facility teams
- Assist with prioritization, organization, and problem-solving during installation, focus, and cueing through the delivery of a variety of projects
- Attend and contribute at Disney Live Entertainment seminars and meetings
Required Qualifications & Skills
- Excellent oral/written communication and interpersonal skills
- Knowledge of video technology and equipment
- Creative problem-solving skills
- Ability to learn new software applications as appropriate
- Familiarity with the Entertainment industry and a creative background
- Demonstrated understanding of current technology and industry standards for all aspects of Video Design (theatrical, industrial, concert, cinematic, etc.) as applied to live show and facility infrastructure systems
- Basic understanding of the content pipeline - UV Mapping, Color Space, Codecs, etc.
- Proficient in computer, hardware, and software troubleshooting, with a basic understanding of system components and basic networking concepts
Education
- Junior year or beyond
- Major or previous coursework in Theater (technical), Video/Broadcast Engineering, or Theater Arts and its associated skills, with a focus on live show entertainment preferred
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 posting, 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
- Be compliant with The Disney Look appearance guidelines
- The dates of this six-month commitment in Anaheim, CA, are January 2026 to June 2026
- Available to work full-time hours (approximately 40 per week) for the duration of the internship, including overnights, weekends, and holidays as needed
- Able to provide own housing for the duration of the internship program in the Anaheim, CA area, and have reliable transportation to/from work
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