Brand & Franchise Intern | Washington, DC
Embark on an exciting journey as an intern with the Brand & Franchise team at National Geographic! Be part of a passionate group dedicated to revitalizing the iconic Nat Geo brand within the Disney portfolio. Our mission is to elevate brand value, spark synergy across Disney divisions, and unlock new growth through bold, strategic initiatives. You’ll help shape the future of the Nat Geo brand for both adult and kids audiences, contribute to high-profile campaigns like Earth Month, build influential partnerships, and strengthen collaboration with the National Geographic Society.
As an intern, you’ll work side-by-side with talented teams from National Geographic Content, the National Geographic Society, and The Walt Disney Company, gaining hands-on experience in brand strategy, integrated marketing, franchise development, and audience insights. This is your chance to make a real impact, expand your professional network, and help create meaningful connections that inspire audiences worldwide.
This is a full-time internship, and the approximate dates are from May/June 2026 through August/September 2026. If selected for this internship, you will report directly to the Director at National Geographic Brand & Franchise Management. A cover letter indicating your interest in the National Geographic Brand & Franchise Intern, Summer 2026 is optional and welcome!
- A cover letter indicating your interest in The National Geographic Brand & Franchise Intern, Summer 2026 is required.
Content TV & Film Editorial Research Intern | Washington, DC
Imagine working side by side with industry leaders and building upon the skills you’ve learned in the classroom through real-world, hands-on experience with an internship on National Geographic magazine’s Editorial Operations team. Our team facilitates the production of articles for National Geographic magazine and nationalgeographic.com as well as Instagram posts. We help support our authors and text editors through the fine tuning of copyediting and fact-checking, applying the standards in our Style Manual and ensuring the accuracy, clarity, and integrity that readers expect from a 138-year-old brand. We set and monitor production milestones and schedules by outreach to assigned story teams. We also facilitate National Geographic’s production in 20 international markets through supplying files as well as explanatory memos for translators that accompany individual articles.
This internship is a full-time, and the approximate dates of this internship are from May/June 2026 through August/September 2026. If selected for this internship, you will report directly to the VP, Editorial Operations. A link to your portfolio or published writing sample on your resume is required for the National Geographic Editorial Operations Intern, Summer 2026 position. A cover letter indicating your interest in the role is also required.
- A cover letter indicating your interest in The National Geographic Content TV & Film Editorial Research Intern, Summer 2026 is required.
Production Management Intern | Washington, DC
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.
- A cover letter indicating your interest for the National Geographic Production Management Intern, Summer 2026 position is required.
Documentary Films Intern | Burbank, Ca
Join us for the opportunity to learn how National Geographic develops, commissions, and distributes documentary films! We are committed to bringing the world premium, feature documentaries that cover timely, gripping, and globally relevant stories from the very best documentary filmmakers in the world.
Our team handles all aspects of content management during each film’s life cycle from pitch through development, production, distribution, and awards. With 4-5 films per year, each piece of content receives a bespoke strategy that includes some combination of A-list festivals, a limited theatrical release, a robust awards campaign, impact initiatives and streaming.
This internship will grant insight into all aspects of our business and provide the opportunity to attend pitches, internal meetings, and National Geographic events. You will also gain insight into our key strategic initiatives through a combination of the responsibilities below.
This is a full-time internship, and the approximate dates of this internship are June 2026 through August 2026. If selected for the opportunity, you will report directly to the Senior Manager, Documentary Films.
- A cover letter indicating your interest in the National Geographic Documentary Films Intern, Summer 2026 position is required to be considered for the opportunity.