Food & Beverage and Merchandise Stylized Photography Intern, Spring 2027

Imagine working side-by-side with industry leaders in your field of study. Imagine building upon the skills you've learned in the classroom within a family of legendary brands passionate about creating world-class experiences on a global scale. Now, imagine yourself in a paid Disney Internship. Food & Beverage and Merchandise Stylized Photography Intern, Spring 2027 Job ID 10159304 Location Lake Buena Vista, Florida, United States Business Walt Disney World Resort Date posted Aug. 26, 2026 Job Summary: About the Role & Program Do you love photography with an eye for detail and approach all tasks, big and small, with a goal to ensure success across all projects? We are seeking a photography intern to join our Food & Beverage and Merchandise team. You will have the opportunity to gain experience in every area of photography including learning art direction, food styling, photo retouch, lighting, coordination of scheduling, and client-facing interactions to help build one-of-a-kind memories at the Walt Disney World Resort! We are looking for a dedicated individual who is passionate about food & beverage and will report directly to the Creative & Photography Manager. Our new team member will work hand-in-hand with creative partners to deliver the highest quality photography in the most efficient and timely manner, planning all workflow logistics from start to finish. The approximate dates of this internship are January 2027 - June 2027. What You Will Do You will take photos and videos for the Food & Beverage Line of Business (LOB) for menus, marketing, and social needs You will focus on capturing images for the Merchandise LOB for both Guest and Cast-facing tools and reports Merchandise photos will support Merchandise Product Locator, Merchandise Mobile Checkout, Stockroom & Store Inventory Management You will be supplying content for a variety of Guest-facing media, including Disney Parks Blog and other social media channels/platforms Required Qualifications & Skills You have a background in photography including coursework/examples of work showing technical expertise and photography studio experience You bring experience covering social media and/or Public Relations You are proficient with professional use of DSLR cameras; Nikon or other professional models You have proficiency with Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Lightroom, and Adobe Acrobat You possess a valid US driver’s license and the ability to operate a company vehicle and/or your own personal vehicle under inclement weather, including minimal lighting You are comfortable working in an outdoor environment in various weather conditions with prolonged standing and/or walking You are able to lift heavy equipment up to 50 pounds Preferred Qualifications You are knowledgeable of studio lighting systems You are able to ideate moodboards for photoshoot planning purposes You bring familiarity within a Macintosh environment You bring a love for the entertainment and Food & Beverage industries Previous video experience Willing to learn and tackle additional creative projects as needed Required Materials Resume (outlining all of your required qualifications) Portfolio (must be included as a URL link on your resume) Education You’ll be an undergraduate or a recent graduate (within 6 months of your graduation date) pursuing a degree in Photography or related field Eligibility Requirements & Program Information Candidates for this opportunity MUST meet all of the below requirements: Be enrolled in an accredited college/university takingatleast oneclass in the semester/quarter (spring/fall) prior to participation in the internship program ORmust have graduated from a college/university within6 months at time of application posting OR currently participating in aDisney College Program or Disney Internship Be at least 18 years ofage Have not completed one year of continual employment on a Disney internship orprogram. Possess unrestricted workauthorization Additional Information: Fully available for the duration of the internship (approximately 40 hours each week) Able to provide/have reliable transportation to/from work Be compliant with The Disney Look appearance guidelines Limited housing opportunities may be available for Florida Based Professional Interns through American Campus Communities, for more information click here (opens in new window) Recommendation – Print This Role Description: Please note that this role description will not be accessible once the posting is closed. We strongly encourage applicants to print a copy of this role description so they can refer to it in the event they are invited to interview for this position. The pay rate for this role in Orlando, FL is $22.10per 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: About Walt Disney World Resort: The Walt Disney Company, together with its subsidiaries and affiliates, is a leading diversified international family entertainment and media enterprise that includes three core business segments: Disney Entertainment, ESPN, and Disney Experiences. 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 Walt Disney Parks and Resorts U.S., Inc., which is part of a business we call Walt Disney World Resort. 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