Disney Live Entertainment Tech Intern, Fall 2026

Summary: Walt Disney Imagineering is a leader in creating remarkable entertainment experiences. They are seeking an Entertainment Tech Intern to support technical operations at Walt Disney World theme parks, assisting with audio/video/lighting equipment and ensuring safety during performances. Responsibilities: - Participate in equipment staging for all Walt Disney World theme parks, water parks, Disney Springs, and ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex - Support the Parks’ technical daily operation, atmosphere shows, parades, props logistics, and special events - Assist Stage Technicians and perform the detailed operation of audio/video/lighting equipment, adhering to stage manager cues, time code, and/or self-cued events - Assist with safety checks before, during, and after performances to ensure safe performance Required Qualifications: - Ability to adapt to this physically taxing role in an active environment that encompasses frequent lifting, climbing, squatting, and standing for long periods of time, and the ability to work, inclement or extreme weather conditions - Entertainment technicians work within a live-show theatrical environment (environments such as radio, television, or film do not meet the qualifications) - Validated understanding of theatrical terminology, documentation, and show-related equipment, including exposure to tech staging assist, props, and/or puppetry with an understanding of electrical circuitry - Strong oral/written communication with leadership experience, excellent interpersonal and partnership skills - Currently enrolled as a Junior, Senior, or Graduate student earning a degree in Theater, Technical Theater, Technical Production, or related field - Be enrolled in an accredited college/university, taking at least one class at the time of application posting, OR currently participating in a Disney College Program or Disney Internship - Be at least 18 years of age - Possess unrestricted work authorization - Possess a valid US driver's license and have the ability to operate a company vehicle - Have not completed one year of continual employment on a Disney internship or Disney College Program - Be compliant with The Disney Look appearance guidelines - Able to provide reliable transportation to/from work - Fully available Sunday through Saturday, for the duration of the internship, 40 + hours per week Preferred Qualifications: - Technical experience in live entertainment in at least one of the following fields: - Digital Audio and Sound Reinforcement - Lighting with Conventional and Moving Light Operation - Rigging - Video Engineering and Projection Mapping - Show Control/Automation - Advanced System Networking Required Skills: Live entertainment technical experience, Theatrical terminology, Technical staging assistance, Props handling, Puppetry, Electrical circuitry, Digital audio, sound reinforcement, Lighting operation, Rigging, Video engineering, Projection mapping, Show control, Automation, System networking, Partnership skills Internship Start Date: Start in 2026 Fall Benefits: Medical, Financial, Other benefits