Summer Paid Intern - Programming & Content Planning

This is a Full Time Paid Internship


Be a part of an innovative team and culture…

National Geographic Channel is committed to bringing the world premium science, adventure and exploration content in the form of exciting natural history, unscripted, scripted, and feature documentaries. You will get a chance to work alongside a high preforming network team at the top of the industry. You will help shape best practices and unique ways to make a splash in an exciting and robust media landscape with one of the world's most recognized brands.

The National Geographic Programming team is responsible for the planning and scheduling of hundreds of hours of premiere content per year. From linear television to Disney , to Hulu and beyond, our team crafts the release strategies that connect our content with the biggest possible audiences across all platforms. We are the ultimate curators, platform strategists and slate planners. Come join the fun!

Responsibilities:

A Day in the Life…

For every piece of content, a lot of thought and effort is put behind how and when it is presented to an audience. Why is one show launching on one platform rather than another? Why was one specific release date chosen over another? Being a content strategist is a constant balancing act. A day in the life may include brainstorming new ideas for a ''Collection'' on our TV app, or cross-checking information that listings providers and sending out. You may also work on checking competitors' release strategies and reporting back. You may also be screening potential acquisitions and giving feedback, or you may be helping us refine how we organize our inventory.
• Will be responsible for helping source missing descriptions and metadata, and work with relevant teams to fill gaps
• Will be responsible for auditing our own platforms (making sure the content is appearing as intended)
• Will help write metadata (descriptions, etc.) for all platforms

Basic Qualifications:

• Highly motivated self-starter who is truly passionate about content planning and strategy
• Someone who knows the competitive landscape and can tell you the hottest 5 new shows right now
• Someone who sees themselves in a content strategy role in the future and wants to learn the ropes
• A candidate with high attention to detail, professional demeanor, a strong work ethic, and most of all a desire to learn

Required Education

• Be eligible to work in the United States without sponsorship by the Company
• 18 years of age or older at the time of the internship
• Be enrolled full-time in an undergraduate or graduate degree program at an accredited university, and be sophomore status or above
• Able to provide their own housing and transportation for the duration of the internship

Additional Information:

Internship Eligibility:
• Be eligible to work in the United States without sponsorship by the Company
• 18 years of age or older at the time of the internship
• Be enrolled full-time in an undergraduate or graduate degree program at an accredited university, and be sophomore status or above
• Able to provide their own housing and transportation for the duration of the internship
• Candidate must be available full-time (40 hours/week) from June 6th through August 19th
• Must be available to work 40 hours week on a hybrid schedule with at least 1 day in person and remaining days remote.
• Ability to provide own relocation, housing and transportation. Position is located in New York, NY

About National Geographic:


About The Walt Disney Company:

The Walt Disney Company, together with its subsidiaries and affiliates, is a leading diversified international family entertainment and media enterprise with the following business segments: media networks, parks and resorts, studio entertainment, consumer products and interactive media. From humble beginnings as a cartoon studio in the 1920s to its preeminent name in the entertainment industry today, Disney proudly continues its legacy of creating world-class stories and experiences for every member of the family. Disney's stories, characters and experiences reach consumers and guests from every corner of the globe. With operations in more than 40 countries, our employees and cast members work together to create entertainment experiences that are both universally and locally cherished.

This position is with National Geographic Partners, LLC, which is part of a business segment we call National Geographic.

National Geographic Partners, LLC 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.