Fx Business Affairs Jd Intern, Spring 2024

Be a part of an innovative team and culture…

Disney Entertainment Television is a collection of renowned content brands at The Walt Disney Company creating original entertainment and news programming for the company’s streaming platforms Disney+, Hulu and Star, and its broadcast and cable networks. Its extensive portfolio is comprised of ABC Entertainment, ABC News, ABC Owned Television Stations, Disney Branded Television, Freeform, FX, Hulu Originals, National Geographic Content and Onyx Collective, in addition to Disney Television Studios, which include 20th Television, 20th Television Animation, ABC Signature and Walt Disney Television Alternative. Responsible for over 4,500 hours of programming a year across more than 300 programs of all genres, Disney Entertainment Television’s creative brands are at the forefront of groundbreaking storytelling, captivating audiences and generating critical acclaim. In 2023, Disney Entertainment Television’s programming excellence earned 163 Emmy® nominations across daytime, primetime, news & documentary, and children’s & family categories.

FX Legal/Business Affairs negotiates deals and drafts license agreements as well as agreements for above-the-line talent (producers, writers, directors, actors and casting directors) and underlying rights for scripted and unscripted streaming programming. The Department also provides support for other departments within the company (e.g. development, production, finance, legal), and ancillary activities.

A Day in the Life…

As an intern, you’ll be involved in a variety of exciting projects that will challenge and develop your skillset. Projects/work will include drafting deal memos and short form agreements along with playing the role of an information hub by distributing negotiation updates, closed deals, and signed agreements between different departments.

What we are looking for…

We are seeking hard-working individuals who have a passion for entertainment law, negotiation theory, and the television business. This is your chance to gain hands-on experience in an encouraging and creative environment!

While prior experience in media/entertainment is a plus, it’s not a deal-breaker. Here are the basic qualifications we’re looking for:

• Outstanding interpersonal and communication skills
• Strong interest in entertainment law, the television business, and/or negation theory/strategy (relevant coursework is a bonus)
• Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook is a must and familiarity with OneNote is highly desirable
• A detailed-oriented approach, even when processing a large volume of documents
• Demonstrated ability to multitask and meet deadlines under pressure

Required Education:

• All students must be currently enrolled in a Juris Doctorate (JD) degree program.

Preferred Education:

• Preference shown for students who are in at least the second year of their JD degree program.

The pay rate for this internship in California is $41.40 per hour. Select benefits may be provided as part of the compensation package, such as medical, financial, and/or other benefits. To learn more about our benefits visit: https://jobs.disneycareers.com/benefits.

Program Eligibility

• Must provide own relocation, housing and transportation. Position is located in Los Angeles, CA.
• The approximate dates of this internship are January 2024 - May 2024.
• Must possess unrestricted work authorization.
• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Candidate must be available to work part time hours (approximately 24 hours per week) for the duration of the internship.
• Must not have completed one year of continual employment on a Disney internship or program.

The pay rate for this internship in California is $41.40 per hour. Select benefits may be provided as part of the compensation package, such as medical, financial, and/or other benefits. To learn more about our benefits visit: https://jobs.disneycareers.com/benefits.