Job Summary:

Be a part of an innovative team and culture…

The ABC Signature Casting Department is responsible for overseeing the casting process for all scripted television shows currently in development and production for the studio.

Team values include:

• Creating a supportive team environment where each member feels comfortable sharing opinions and thoughts.
• Finding new ways to approach challenging situations and problem solving.
• Pushing each other to do better and think outside the box.

Responsibilities:

A Day in the Life…

As an intern with the Casting team, you will assist with the day-to-day responsibilities of the busy studio casting department:

• Become a member of a smart, fun, and collaborative team.
• Assist the department in identifying and casting emerging talent.
• Help find new and creative ways to work together with an eye toward quality and efficiency
• The ABC Signature Casting team seeks a self-motivated candidate who is curious, embraces innovation, has a strong desire to learn, grow, and help drive diversity, equity, and inclusion priorities around market, culture, and people.

Your role may include:

• Liaising with talent representatives regarding actor availability and material for casting consideration.
• Supporting department team members in desk and phone coverage.
• Assisting in compiling grids/charts, documents, memos and scheduling.

Basic Qualifications:

What we are looking for…

• Proven skills utilizing Microsoft Office (Outlook, Excel, Word, PowerPoint)
• A high attention to detail and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment
• A demonstrated proficiency with both Mac and PC operating systems
• A strong interest in Television and the Entertainment Industry
• Previous experience in entertainment and casting

Preferred Qualifications:

• Senior or recent graduate within six months preferred

Required Education

• Currently enrolled in an accredited college or university and taking at least one class, or be a recent graduate of an accredited college or university within the last six (6) months at time of application, or be currently participating in the Disney College Program, Disney Culinary Program or Disney Professional Internship Program.

Additional Information:

• All candidates must be eligible to work in the US.
• All candidates must be at least 18 years old.
• All candidates must be able to have a consistent, reliable work schedule throughout the session.
• All candidates must provide their own housing and transportation for the duration of the internship. Position is located in Burbank, CA.
• The approximate dates of this internship are June through December/January.
• Candidate must be available towork full-time hours (approximately 40 hours per week) for the duration of the internship.

About ABC Studios:

The General Entertainment Content group creates original entertainment and news content for the Company’s streaming platforms and its cable and broadcast networks.

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 Riverside Television Services, LLC, which is part of a business segment we call ABC Studios.

Riverside Television Services, 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.