Disneyland® Resort Public Affairs Intern, Spring 2027

Job posting title

Disneyland® Resort Public Affairs Intern, Spring 2027

Req ID

10159605

Job description

About the Role & Program

The Disneyland® Resort Communications & Public Affairs team helps tell the stories behind the magic while protecting and enhancing the resort’s reputation. Our work spans media relations, community engagement, government relations, internal communications, public relations, and executive communications.

As a Public Affairs Intern, you'll gain hands-on experience supporting teams across Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR), Government Relations, Resort Communications, and the Disneyland Resort Ambassador Program. You'll contribute to meaningful projects, create engaging content, support community initiatives, and help bring events and experiences to life, while learning from experienced professionals and gaining exposure to a wide range of communications and public affairs work across the Disneyland Resort.

This full-time, six-month internship is based in Anaheim, California, from January 2027 through June 2027 .

What you will do

• Support the integrated planning, communication, and execution of events with internal teams, community partners, nonprofits, and key stakeholders.
• Help coordinate VIP and stakeholder visits, including unique behind-the-scenes Disneyland Resort experiences.
• Partner with Government Relations and Corporate Citizenship teams to support community programs, sponsorships, and nonprofit partnerships.
• Support department-wide initiatives through project coordination, event planning, and stakeholder engagement.
• Respond to inquiries and keep projects moving across multiple teams while building valuable relationships across the Disneyland Resort and beyond.
• Support the Disneyland Resort Ambassador Program through content creation, communications, and event coordination.

Please Apply If You

• Enjoy turning ideas into action and can create and manage detailed projects from start to finish.
• Are comfortable with technology, curious about AI, and thrive in a fast-paced environment.
• Can balance multiple priorities while staying organized.
• Bring a positive attitude, a willingness to learn, and a collaborative mindset.
• Are a strong communicator who can adapt your writing and storytelling style for different audiences. Experience with content creation, photography, videography, or video editing is a plus.
• Have a passion for the Disneyland Resort and creating meaningful experiences for guests, cast members, and the community.
• Have experience supporting events, community programs, or campus organizations. Familiarity with CyberGrants, Smartsheet, Airtable, or similar tools is a plus.

Education

• Senior year preferred
• Pursuing a degree in Communications, Public Relations, Marketing, or a related field.

Required Materials

A writing sample is required for this position, and a portfolio is optional.  For full consideration, please include a link to your writing sample on your résumé . Applicants without a writing sample link on their résumé will not be considered to have a complete application packet and may not be fully considered for the position.

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, OR currently participating in a Disney College Program or Disney Internship.
• Have not completed one year of continuous employment on a Disney Internship or Disney College Program.
• Be at least 18 years of age.
• Possess unrestricted work authorization.

Additional Information

• The approximate dates of this internship are January 2027 through June 2027.
• Fully available Monday through Friday, 8:30 AM – 5:30 PM Pacific Time Zone, for the duration of the internship (40 hours per week).
• Be aligned with The Disney Look appearance guidelines.
• Able to provide own housing for the duration of the internship program in the Anaheim, California, area.
• Able to provide/have reliable transportation to/from work.

Recommendation – Print This Role Description: We encourage applicants to print a copy of this role description for reference if they are selected for an interview. This role description will no longer be available once the posting is closed.

The pay rate for this internship in Anaheim, California, is $23.00 per hour. Select benefits may be included in the compensation package, including medical, financial, and other benefits. To learn more about our benefits, visit: https://jobs.disneycareers.com/benefits.

Job posting segment

Comms & PA

Job posting primary business

Comms & PA DLR

Primary job posting category

Communications Intern

Employment type

Full time

Primary city, state, region, postal code

Anaheim, CA, USA

Alternate city, state, region, postal code

Date posted

2026-10-05