Company: 1413 Walt Disney Entertainment Title: Disney Live Entertainment Tech Intern, Spring 2027 Location: Lake Buena Vista, FL, USA Posted Date: Posted Today Sidebar Info: Learn more about us .
Job Description: Job Posting Title:Disney Live Entertainment Tech Intern, Spring 2027Req ID:10159987Job Description:About the Role & ProgramThrough innovative storytelling and a culture of collaboration, Disney Live Entertainment creates, produces, and delivers remarkable and engaging entertainment experiences. From the intimate to the spectacular, our work can be seen at Disney theme parks, resort hotels, cruise ships, and other locations the world over! This diverse team – representing a wide variety of disciplines and talents from technical directors, writers, and lighting designers to choreographers, cosmetologists, and music producers – brings magical worlds to life through technical expertise, performance excellence, incomparable ingenuity, unparalleled spectacle… and a dash of pixie dust!The approximate date of this internship is January 2027 to May 2027, located in Orlando, FL.What You Will Do The Entertainment Tech Intern will 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 & Skills 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 conditionsEntertainment 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 skillsPreferred QualificationsTechnical experience in live entertainment in at least one of the following fields:Digital Audio and Sound ReinforcementLighting with Conventional and Moving Light OperationRiggingVideo Engineering and Projection MappingShow Control/AutomationAdvanced System NetworkingEducationCurrently enrolled as a Junior, Senior, or Graduate student earning a degree in Theater, Technical Theater, Technical Production, or related fieldEligibility Requirements & Program Information Candidates for this opportunity MUST meet all the requirements below: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 agePossess unrestricted work authorizationPossess a valid US driver’s license and have the ability to operate a company vehicleHave not completed one year of continual employment on a Disney internship or Disney College ProgramAdditional Information Be compliant with The Disney Look appearance guidelinesAble to provide reliable transportation to/from work Fully available Sunday through Saturday, for the duration of the internship, 40 + hours per weekWe provide limited housing opportunities for Florida-based Interns through American Campus Communities. For more information, click here.Recommendation - Print This Role Description: We encourage applicants to print a copy of this role description so they can refer to it if they are selected for an interview. Please note that this role description is not accessible once the posting is closed. The pay rate for this role in Orlando is $21.14 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: Posting Segment:Disney Live EntertainmentJob Posting Primary Business:Walt Disney World (DLE)Primary Job Posting Category:Architecture and Design Intern, Creative Intern, Entertainment-Ent/Stage Tech, Production Intern, Project Management Intern, Stage Productions InternEmployment Type:Full timePrimary City, State, Region, Postal Code:Lake Buena Vista, FL, USAAlternate City, State, Region, Postal Code:Date Posted:2026-09-04
About The Walt Disney Company
The Walt Disney Company operates as a diversified international media and entertainment enterprise. Its business segments include Disney Entertainment, ESPN, and Disney Experiences. The company produces movies, television programs, and consumer products while managing theme parks and resorts. It maintains headquarters in Burbank, California, and employs over 193,000 people.
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