Growth Marketing Platforms Intern, Summer/Fall 2026
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.
We are seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Growth Marketing Platforms Intern to join our in-house media team. This role offers hands-on experience working with innovative paid media channels and technologies at the forefront of digital media including Programmatic CTV, Digital Audio, Mobile DSPs, and other innovative platforms. The ideal candidate is curious about how paid media innovation, data, and technology come together to shape modern marketing strategies, eager to learn how campaigns are activated and measured, and comfortable working with numbers, research, and cross-functional teams. This internship is a full-time commitment in the NY, NY area from June 2026 – December 2026.
You’ll get mentorship from experienced media buyers and marketing leaders, along with exposure to platform-specific buying strategies and optimization tactics, along with ad tech concepts including tracking integrations, measurement tools, and supply path optimization.
What You Will Do
Responsibilities:
- Assist with campaign setup, trafficking, and quality assurance across emerging media platforms (e.g., Programmatic CTV, Audio, Mobile DSPs).
- Support campaign monitoring by pulling performance data, checking pacing, and flagging optimization opportunities.
- Conduct research on industry trends, competitive activity, and new ad formats to inform channel testing.
- Partner with cross-functional teams (Analytics, Creative, Strategy) to support campaign execution ad help document campaign workflows, vendor requirements, and platform learnings.
- Contribute to knowledge-sharing efforts such as updating playbooks, training materials, and best practices.
- Stay informed on industry trends, platform updates, and emerging ad formats.
Required Qualifications & Skills
- Strong interest in digital media, advertising technology, and emerging advertising platforms.
- Proficiency in Excel/Google Sheets; familiarity with analytics or visualization tools.
- Excellent organizational skills with attention to detail.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment while managing multiple tasks.
Preferred Qualifications & Skills
- Prior hands-on exposure to paid media or programmatic execution through internships, coursework, certifications, or academic projects.
- Familiarity with programmatic platforms or ad tech tools, such as DSPs (e.g., DV360, Yahoo DSP, Amazon DSP) or related media buying systems.
- Experience working with campaign performance data, including building reports, analyzing results, or summarizing insights using spreadsheets or dashboards.
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 Information
- Fully available from June 2026 to December 2026 for the duration of the internship, around 40 hours each week.
- Able to provide own housing and transportation for the duration of the internship program in the NY, NY area.
The pay rate for this role in New York is $22.50 per hour. 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. To learn more about our benefits
Paid Media Intern, Summer 2026
About the Role & Program
Disney+ is the dedicated streaming home for movies and shows from Disney, Pixar, Marvel, Star Wars, and National Geographic, along with The Simpsons and much more. In select international markets, it also includes the general entertainment content brand, Star. The flagship direct-to-consumer streaming service from The Walt Disney Company, Disney+ offers an ever-growing collection of exclusive originals, including feature-length films, documentaries, live-action and animated series, and short-form content. With unprecedented access to Disney’s long history of incredible film and television entertainment, Disney+ is also the exclusive streaming home for the newest releases from The Walt Disney Studios. Disney+ is available as a standalone streaming service, as part of the Disney Bundle in the U.S. that gives subscribers access to Disney+, Hulu, and ESPN+. For more, visit disneyplus.com, or find the Disney+ app on most mobile and connected TV devices.
The Growth Marketing team is tasked with driving new subscriber acquisition & driving Disney Streaming’s profitability business objectives for Disney+ and The Disney Bundle. The team is responsible for the planning, execution, and optimization of user acquisition and performance marketing campaigns. The ideal candidate has a passion for the digital media landscape and understands the intricacies and unique attributes of every step in the marketing funnel.
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. This internship is a full-time, three-month commitment in the New York, New York area from June-August 2026.
What You Will Do
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
Required Qualifications & Skills
- 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!
Preferred Qualifications & Skills
- Media agency internship experience
- Digital Media Marketing internship experience
- Global/international media buying experience
Education
- 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
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 Information:
- The approximate dates of this internship are June through August 2026
- 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
The pay rate for this role in New York is $22.50 per hour. 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. To learn more about our benefits