About the Role & Program
Join us for the opportunity to intern with the National Geographic Production Management team! We are responsible for the Unscripted, Feature Doc and Natural History slate at National Geographic Content, providing premium series and specials across our company’s many platforms like Disney+ and the Nat Geo linear channels. Our team of Line Producers (LP), Production Managers (PM), Unit Managers (UM), and admin staff liaise with strategic partners across The Walt Disney Company (TWDC), National Geographic and third-party production companies to ensure all productions adhere to TWDC best practices and deliver on time, on budget and to Nat Geo Specifications. We manage the day-to-day production logistics partnering with the Development and Creative Teams and Executives to achieve highest production value and editorial quality. We oversee production operations and best practices through the production life cycle—from green light to premiere on all specials and series.
This is a full-time internship, and the approximate dates are from May/June 2026 through August/September 2026. If selected for this opportunity, you will report directly to the Director, Production Management. A cover letter indicating your interest for the National Geographic Production Management Intern, Summer 2026 position is required.
What You Will Do
Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
- Participating in production management meetings for Unscripted, Feature Documentary, and Natural History specials and series.
- Shadowing a Line Producer (LP) or Production Manager (PM) during budget and schedule reviews in preparation for Greenlight.
- Observing an LP or PM on an active special or series to gain insight into day-to-day production management.
- Shadowing a Unit Manager (UM) on an active special or series to understand the management of deliverables.
- Providing support to the Production Management team on various projects, including maintaining production trackers, databases, and reports.
- Collaborating with the hiring manager on Production Management Special Projects.
- Initiating and presenting a department-enhancement project aligned with both intern interests and Production Management goals.
Required Qualifications & Skills
- Strong oral and written communication skills
- Analytical and organized
- Ability to handle and prioritize simultaneous projects and meet deadlines
- Self-motivated and resourceful, with the ability to work with minimal supervision and exercise independent judgement
- Proficient in the use of MS PowerPoint, Word and Excel
Preferred Qualifications
- Interest in National Geographic and its mission
- Interest in unscripted and documentary stories
- Proficient in InDesign or Photoshop
Education
- Junior or Senior year preferred
- Major or previous coursework in Communications, Film, Public Relations, Marketing, Advertising, Business Administration, or related major 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 for the National Geographic Production Management Intern, Summer 2026 position is required.
Additional Information
- Able to have a consistent, reliable work schedule throughout the internship
- The approximate dates of this internship are May/June 2026 through August/September 2026
- Fully available from Monday through Thursday, 9am to 6pm ET for the duration of the internship, 32 hours each week
- Able to provide own housing for the duration internship program in the Washington D.C. area
- Able to provide/have reliable transportation to/from work
