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January 25, 2026
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Paid Media Intern, Summer 2026

New York, NY, USA
Internship
Hybrid
$22.50/hr - $22.50/hr
Intern
The Walt Disney Company is a leading entertainment company, and they are seeking a Paid Media Intern for their Disney+ Growth Marketing team. The intern will assist in the planning, execution, and optimization of user acquisition and performance marketing campaigns, while gaining experience in the digital media landscape.

Responsibilities

  • You’ll be responsible for compiling updates on partner capabilities and offerings through vendor contact and disseminating to the rest of the team
  • You’ll also monitor trends, tools, opportunities and applications in both the digital media ecosystem and in the streaming industry, and apply knowledge accordingly, all while working in a fast-paced and dynamic working environment, supporting new products/businesses supported by a proven large-scale media property
  • On any given day, you might:
  • Learn and assist in applying Disney+’s display, video, and audio strategies to drive subscriber acquisition, conversion & efficiency
  • Assist with various essential tasks including budget management and reconciliation, media ad trafficking, tracking, and reporting
  • Support team in development and evaluation of publisher RFPs, while effectively utilizing media research tools and resources to create strong media plan recommendations
  • Maintain media plan documentation, insertion orders, contact lists, post-launch proof of placement decks, etc. from the beginning through the end of the campaign lifecycle
  • Execute Quality Assurance (QA) of ad tracking functionality and creative units to identify and solve any issues
  • Track partner performance daily to ensure campaign effectiveness, holding partners accountable for achieving KPIs

Qualification

Required

  • Ideal candidate will have some experience with direct response campaigns
  • Hands on experience with Google Marketing Platform suite (i.e. DV360, CM, etc.), Yahoo DSP or Amazon DSP
  • Skilled in all Microsoft Office Products, specifically Excel
  • Flexibility & ability to work in a fast paced and dynamic environment
  • A strong communicator with a can-do, positive attitude and a strong desire to get things done
  • Sense of humor and desire to have fun!
  • 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
  • Candidate must be able to have a consistent, reliable work schedule and available to work full time hours (approximately 40 hours per week) Monday through Friday for the duration of the internship
  • Able to provide own housing and transportation in the NY, NY area

Preferred

  • Media agency internship experience
  • Digital Media Marketing internship experience
  • Global/international media buying experience
  • Preferred Junior or Senior in pursuit of a Bachelor of Arts or Bachelor of Science degree
  • Majors in Business Administration, Marketing, Communications, Advertising, Media or related majors are preferred

Benefits

  • 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.
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