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Hardlines Licensing Intern, Spring 2027

CompanyThe Walt Disney Company
LocationGlendale
Work ModeOn Site
PostedSeptember 17, 2026
Internship Information
Core Responsibilities
The intern will support the hardlines licensing team by managing licensee requests, maintaining buy boards, and handling POS data and franchise intel. They will also act as a liaison for marketing approvals and assist in crafting product presentations to drive business strategy.
Internship Type
full time
Company Size
10462
Visa Sponsorship
No
Language
English
Working Hours
40 hours
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About The Company
Imagine a career at Disneyland Paris. From the moment you arrive, you’ll be immersed in a dynamic and multicultural team of talent that welcomes our Guests every day to create magical souvenirs they’ll cherish forever. Since 1992, we’ve opened our Park gates to 320 million visitors and made the dreams of millions come true! You too could be part of the magic! The success in delivering these projects and their stories is thanks to our team of 15,000 Cast Members who live Walt Disney’s vision: they bring imagination and wonder to our guests while seeing their own careers flourish. And this is where you can get involved. We have 500 different job profiles across our corporate and operations departments, so whether you’re interested in the operational roles within our Park, maybe to work part-time alongside your studies, or if you’re interested in Marketing, Finance, Engineering and our other corporate roles, we invite you to apply to us! Discover our many career opportunities in our recruitment website careers.disneylandparis.com :
About the Role

Job Posting Title:

Hardlines Licensing Intern, Spring 2027

Req ID:

10160427

Job Description:

About the Role & Program:

From toys to apparel, books to games, and much more, Disney Consumer Products (DCP) brings our company’s products, through stories and characters, to markets worldwide. With a portfolio of renowned franchises, including Disney, Pixar, Marvel, Star Wars, 20th Century Studios, and National Geographic, our efforts to deliver innovative and experiential products are designed to entertain and inspire!

As our Spring 2027 intern, you'll support our dynamic and fast-paced multi-category hardlines business that encompasses stationery, outdoor, seasonal, sports, collectibles, and novelties (to name a few), ensuring there's never a dull moment.

If selected for this role, you will report to the Manager of Licensing Hardlines, Disney & Pixar.

This internship is a full-time, six-month commitment in the Glendale, California, area from January 2027 to June 2027.

What You Will Do:

Our Hardlines licensing intern will work with the team and top licensees to build best-in-class products, driving strategy to gain market share and maximizing floor space to increase revenue.

If you're excited by a diverse set of responsibilities and eager to make a real impact, we invite you to join us on this exciting journey where you will:

  • Dive into the world of licensee requests and research and respond with agility, ensuring our partnerships flourish
  • Attend meetings and transform discussions into actionable insights. Your resourceful notetaking will keep our category team aligned and informed
  • Take charge of maintaining and updating buy boards, ensuring our strategies are always up-to-date and ready for action
  • Handle Box folders that contain POS data, orders, pitches, and franchise intel
  • Act as a liaison between our team and others for marketing approvals, ensuring our campaigns and promotions are seamless and compliant
  • Maintain and distribute licensee lists with meticulous care, keeping our records accurate and accessible
  • Collaborate with our team to handle PR and social media requests, amplifying our brand presence
  • Capture crucial data for business analysis, including trend research and retail shopping visits
  • Provide invaluable support in the contract and amendment process when requested, making sure our partnerships are rock-solid
  • Craft product presentations that showcase our categories in the best light possible

Required Qualifications and Skills:

  • Excellent digital literacy; very skilled in Keynote, Microsoft Office suite, Microsoft Outlook
  • Proficiency attending and hosting meetings and webinars with communication platforms like Zoom and Teams
  • Meticulous and organized, able to balance multiple projects across a variety of franchises/brands at a time
  • Proven experience finding creative solutions to business problems
  • Proactive and adaptable, with the ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment

Preferred Qualifications and Skills:

  • Prior coursework and/or internship experience in licensing
  • Previous Disney College Program participant

Education:

  • Currently enrolled as an Undergraduate Senior, Pursuing a degree in Marketing, Communications or Business

Eligibility Requirements & Program Information:

Candidates for this opportunity MUST meet all of the below requirements:

  • Be enrolled in an accredited college/university pursuing a degree taking at least one class at the time of application 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

Additional Information:

  • This internship is a full-time, six-month commitment in the Glendale, California area from January 11th, 2027, to June 4th, 2027
  • Able to have a consistent, reliable work schedule throughout the internship
  • Fully available Monday through Friday for the duration of the internship, 40 hours each week
  • Able to provide own housing for the duration of the internship program
  • Able to provide/have reliable transportation to/from work
  • Be compliant with The Disney Look appearance guidelines
The pay rate for this role in Glendale, CA is $23.00 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.

Job Posting Segment:

NA - Brand Commercialization

Job Posting Primary Business:

Regional (NA - Brand Commercialization)

Primary Job Posting Category:

Licensing Intern

Employment Type:

Full time

Primary City, State, Region, Postal Code:

Glendale, CA, USA

Alternate City, State, Region, Postal Code:

Date Posted:

2026-09-17
Key Skills
KeynoteMicrosoft OfficeMicrosoft OutlookZoomTeamsCommunicationOrganizationResearchData analysisProject managementMarketingLicensingTrend researchRetail shoppingNotetakingCollaboration
Categories
MarketingCreative & MediaRetailAdministrativeManagement & Leadership
Benefits
MedicalFinancial