The Walt Disney Studios, Content Security Intern, Summer 2026

About the Role & Program:
The Walt Disney Studios is a leader in the industry that brings memorable, life-changing stories to the world through Disney Motion Picture Productions (MPP), Marvel Studios, Pixar, Walt Disney Animation Studios, 20th Century Studios, Searchlight Pictures, and Lucasfilm. The incredible movies, shows, and characters that have come to life on the big screen and in our homes are thoroughly embedded in minds and cultures across the globe. At The Walt Disney Studios, you will be part of a team that helps propel our legacy into the future with a vision as far-reaching as our characters, worlds, and stories.

The Content Security organization within The Walt Disney Studios is focused on protecting the magic – we ensure that all film and episodic storytelling is protected from a variety of risks. We do this by employing the best practices from the world of cyber security, technology, and a deep understanding of the world of media and entertainment creative workflows.
We have an opportunity for a thoughtful and dynamic intern seeking to develop their career in media and entertainment technology.

What You Will Do:

• Engage in process meetings with creative, business, and technology leaders

• Analyze business processes for potential security risks

• Communicate security trends and patterns identified

• Interface with internal stakeholders on a variety of security related topics

• Define process documentation for media and entertainment workflows

• Manage data for key department workstreams, such as user onboarding and content approvals

Required Qualifications & Skills:

• Demonstrated interest in technology, cybersecurity, and the media and entertainment industry

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to assess complex workflows and identify potential risks

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills; able to translate technical concepts for non-technical stakeholders

• Highly collaborative and proactive team player with a growth mindset

• Familiarity with Large Language Models (LLMs) and an understanding of prompt design and AI-generated outputs

• Detail-oriented with the ability to manage multiple projects in a dynamic, fast-paced environment

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Preferred Qualifications & Skills:

• Previous internship or project experience in information security, cybersecurity, or technology operations

• Exposure to media production, post-production, or content creation workflows

• Familiarity with information security principles, such as access control, data protection, and threat analysis

• Understanding of media asset management systems or digital content workflows is a plus

• Experience with process documentation, data tracking, or business analysis

Education:

• Junior or Senior year preferred

• Major or previous coursework in Information Security, Cybersecurity, Computer Science, Information Technology, Media Technology, or related major preferred

Eligibility Requirements & Program Information:

• Be enrolled in an accredited college/university pursuing a degree taking at least one class in the semester/quarter (spring/fall) prior to participation in the internship program AND returning to school the semester/quarter following the internship 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

The pay rate for this role in Burbank, CA is $31.00 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.