Corporate Innovation Intern, Glendale, Summer 2026

The Walt Disney Company • Glendale, CA

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About The Position

About the Role & Program At Disney, we're storytellers. We make the impossible possible. We do this through utilizing and developing cutting-edge technology and pushing the envelope to bring stories to life through our movies, products, interactive games, parks and resorts, and media networks. Now is your chance to join our talented team that delivers unparalleled creative content to audiences around the world. The Corporate Innovation team at The Walt Disney Company is a highly visible corporate team of professionals who act as in-house consultants/strategists responsible for the identification, analysis, development and execution of corporate innovation initiatives. Specific activities include developing data-driven hypotheses, strategies, and tactics to develop new businesses; identifying, evaluating and negotiating equity investments; managing a portfolio of current investments; incubating or accelerating potential new businesses, assessing emerging market opportunities and fostering innovation within and across TWDC's businesses. The team's activities and accomplishments have contributed to the global strategy and success of The Walt Disney Company across its business units: Studio Entertainment, Media Networks, Direct-to-Consumer International, and Parks, Experiences and Consumer Products. As an intern on the Corporate Innovation team, you will be involved in developing technical solutions for potential business opportunities, due diligence, and sourcing of technologies. The responsibilities center on software development and prototyping, analysis and research of relevant trends and technologies, and the respective companies in those sectors. Creating software applications and presentations of work will also be a primary function of this internship.

Requirements

• Experience using Microsoft Azure, Google Cloud platform, and Amazon AWS APIs
• Proficiency with writing and deploying code
• Familiarity with recent vibe coding tools
• Proficiency in navigating different software solutions to build apps
• Proficiency in Zoom, Microsoft Office (i.e., Excel, PowerPoint, Teams, etc.) and Keynote
• Self-starter with ability to work in a fast-paced entrepreneurial environment
• Strong organization & communication skills
• An online portfolio of recent, relevant coding work is required as part of this application process. This can be from previous internships and personal and/or college courses. This portfolio must be included as a URL link listed on your resume. For full consideration, please include a link in your resume. Applicants without a portfolio will not be considered a complete application packet and may not be fully considered for the position.

Nice To Haves

• Passion for startups, venture investment, and technology
• Experience preparing presentation materials

Responsibilities

• Develop software solutions for potential business opportunities
• Conduct research and due diligence on potential opportunities
• Prepare a variety of presentation materials for the Corporate Innovation team
• Assist with evaluation of industry research on technologies and markets with the potential to impact and/or disrupt the future of media and entertainment
• Research and identify critical technologies that impact the media and entertainment business globally
• Investigate emerging innovation trends
• Participate in tech community outreach

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Intern
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees