Onyx Collective Programming Intern, Summer/Fall 2025
Disney Entertainment
**About the Role & Program**
Join us for the opportunity to intern with Disney Entertainment Television's newest content brand, Onyx Collective! Onyx Collective is a premium content brand under Disney Entertainment Television, with programming exclusively available to stream on Hulu in the U.S. and Disney+ internationally. Onyx Collective curates globally entertaining stories by creators of color and underrepresented voices, all with a culturally specific point of view, including Oscar®-winning documentary film “Summer of Soul (…Or, When the Revolution Could Not Be Televised),” Emmy® Award-nominated and Peabody Award-winning documentary “Aftershock,” Emmy Award-winning docuseries “The 1619 Project,” “Reasonable Doubt,” “Black Twitter: A People’s History,” “How to Die Alone,” “Queenie,” “UnPrisoned,” “ _Sly Lives! (aka The Burden of Black Genius)”_ and the upcoming series “Deli Boys”.
The approximate dates of this internship are from June 2025 through December 2025. If selected for this internship, you will report directly to SVP of Scripted Series. A cover letter indicating why you’re interested in the Summer/Fall Onyx Collective Programming Internship is required.
**What You Will Do**
As an intern for this team, you will be primarily responsible for ensuring the day-to-day business is flowing efficiently; that Scripted programming teams have what is needed to effectively collaborate with the various partners across the organization and within the industry as they actively develop the Onyx Collective content slate.
Responsibilities Include:
+ Database Management – including confidential Airtable programming & tracking grids, Contacts and Distribution Lists Updates, and Writer & Director List Updates
+ Reading incoming scripts, books, and submissions to provide coverage and thoughtful feedback in team meetings
+ Research and prepare info sheets for various internal and external meetings & events
+ Schedule and attend team meetings to capture notes as needed
+ Assist the team with administrative tasks, including but not limited to covering creative executives’ desks (rolling calls, calendar management, expenses, & travel), management of office supplies, and coordinating internal event logistics as needed
+ Regular communication with the office of the President and programming teams to stay informed of priorities and needs
**Required Qualifications & Skills**
+ Proficiency with Microsoft Office – including SharePoint, Outlook, Excel; G-Suite; Airtable
+ Self-starter who is highly organized with acute attention to detail
+ Strong written and verbal communication skills
+ Strong sense of urgency, confidentiality, and accountability
+ Comfortable working in a sometimes ambiguous, always fast paced / start up environment
+ Ability to be flexible (pulled in many directions)
+ Experience in and curiosity for television development
+ Familiarity with the entertainment industry or is interested growing in the industry (e.g. creative development space)
+ Experience in developing and implementing processes
+ Experience working with creative executives and senior leadership
**Preferred Qualifications**
+ Previous experience in a professional environment
+ Passion for learning and eagerness to be a team player
+ General knowledge of the television industry
**Education**
+ Junior or Senior year 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 Required Documents**
+ **A cover letter indicating your interest in the Onyx Collective Programming Intern, Summer/Fall position and articulating your interest in our content is required.**
**Additional Information**
+ Able to have a consistent, reliable work schedule throughout the internship
+ The approximate dates of this internship are June 2025 through December 2025
+ Fully available from Monday through Friday, 9am to 6pm PT for the duration of the internship, 40 hours each week (if applicable)
+ Able to provide own housing for the duration internship program in the Los Angeles, California area
+ Able to provide/have reliable transportation to/from work
The pay rate for this role in California is $22.00 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 visit: https://jobs.disneycareers.com/benefits.
**Job ID:** 10110608
**Location:** Los Angeles,California
**Job Posting Company:** Disney Entertainment Television
The Walt Disney Company is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or protected veteran status. Disney fosters a business culture where ideas and decisions from all people help us grow, innovate, create the best stories and be relevant in a rapidly changing world.
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