Studio Production Finance Intern

Job Description

About The Role: Studio Production Finance Intern – Live-Action Films

Embark on an extraordinary journey behind the scenes of Disney’s iconic live-action films! Since its groundbreaking live-action debut with Treasure Island in 1950, Disney has continued to push cinematic boundaries, collaborating with renowned artists and filmmakers to create timeless blockbusters like the Pirates of the Caribbean franchise, Cruella, and the upcoming Mufasa: The Lion King and Lilo & Stitch. This is your chance to be part of the magic that brings these incredible stories to life.

The Studio Production Finance department plays a critical role in the financial stewardship of Disney’s entire live-action slate, ensuring responsible and strategic management from concept to completion. We are actively seeking a highly motivated and talented intern to join our dynamic team and support the full life-cycle financial management of these high-profile productions.

If selected for this unparalleled opportunity, you will gain invaluable experience reporting directly to the Director of Budgeting & Financial Analysis, receiving mentorship and guidance that will shape your career in entertainment finance.

What You Will Do:

As a Studio Production Finance Intern, you will be deeply embedded in the financial operations of our live-action film productions, contributing to critical decision-making processes and gaining hands-on experience in a fast-paced environment. Your responsibilities will include:

• Comprehensive Financial Analysis: Dive into complex financial data to provide insightful analysis related to historical spending trends, future spend forecasts, and the intricate world of domestic and international production incentives. You will also contribute to the meticulous review and analysis of feature film budgets, helping to ensure financial efficiency and strategic resource allocation.
• Feature Film Budgeting & Forecasting: Play a vital role in the core financial planning of our productions. You will assist in the development of detailed feature film budgets and contribute to the ongoing forecasting of production costs, providing essential support for financial stability and successful project delivery.
• Executive Support & Ad Hoc Projects: Provide essential day-to-day support to senior executives within the Production Finance department. You will also have the unique opportunity to build and execute ad hoc financial projects for studio leadership, allowing you to develop problem-solving skills and contribute directly to strategic initiatives.

Required Qualifications & Skills:

To thrive in this role, candidates must possess a strong foundation in finance and a keen aptitude for analytical work, coupled with exceptional communication abilities:

• Advanced Proficiency in Data & Reporting Tools: Demonstrated expertise in Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook. A strong command of data visualization and business intelligence platforms such as PowerBI, Tableau, and/or MicroStrategy is highly preferred, indicating your ability to work with large datasets and present complex information clearly.
• Exceptional Communication Skills: Proven strength in both oral and written communication, essential for interacting with various stakeholders, articulating financial insights, and drafting clear, concise reports.
• Strong Presentation Acumen: Demonstrated proven presentation skills, enabling you to effectively convey financial information and analysis to diverse audiences, including senior leadership.
• Prior Entertainment Industry Experience: Previous experience within the entertainment industry is a mandatory requirement, indicating a foundational understanding of the unique dynamics and operational nuances of film or television production.

Preferred Qualifications & Skills:

While not strictly required, these additional qualities and experiences will significantly enhance your application:

• Proactive & Curious Mindset: A highly proactive individual with a strong sense of initiative, a natural curiosity for exploring new areas of financial analysis, and a genuine passion for learning about the intricate processes of film production.
• Hands-on Production Experience: Previous direct experience in film or television production, providing a practical understanding of filmmaking logistics and how financial decisions impact on-set operations.

Education:

• Currently pursuing a graduate degree or MBA with a dedicated focus in Entertainment Finance or a closely related financial discipline from an accredited college or university.

Eligibility Requirements & Program Information:

Candidates for this exciting opportunity MUST meet all of the following strict requirements:

• Be currently enrolled in an accredited college/university pursuing a degree and taking at least one class at the time of application, OR be currently participating in a Disney College Program or Disney Internship.
• For current Disney Interns, College, International, or Culinary Program Participants: Please note that 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 at the time of application.
• Possess unrestricted work authorization in the United States for the duration of the internship.

Additional Information:

• Availability: Must provide full work availability from June through August 2026.
• Location & Logistics: This position is located in Burbank, CA. Successful candidates will be responsible for providing their own housing and transportation for the duration of the internship.
• Compensation: The pay rate for this role in California is $30.40 per hour.
• 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. To learn more about our comprehensive benefits, please visit: https://jobs.disneycareers.com/benefits.

Join us in shaping the financial landscape of Disney’s next generation of live-action masterpieces!