What are the responsibilities and job description for the Summer/Fall 2025 Graduate Associate, Sustainable Production position at The Walt Disney Studios?
Job Summary :
Summer / Fall 2025 Graduate Associate, Sustainable Production
This is an exciting time for advancements in sustainable production in the film and television industry. Walt Disney Entertainment is committed to taking meaningful and measurable action to support a healthier planet for future generations, while producing entertainment of the highest quality.
The Walt Disney Studios Sustainable Production Team oversees environmental impact reduction across the full banner of respected film studios, including Disney, Lucasfilm, Marvel Studios, Searchlight Pictures, and 20th Century Studios. We take pride in finding solutions via a combination of ingenuity, resourcefulness, collaboration, and best practices.
This role will provide an opportunity to learn through supporting the team in daily operations, by researching and documenting new resources, initiatives, and solutions, and by contributing to meaningful projects. Reporting to the Manager of Production Environmental Sustainability, the Graduate Associate will observe and participate in a creative, hands-on, fast-paced environment. The ideal candidate should have a passion for entertainment and media, environmental sustainability, and acumen for data management technology, and a strong desire to learn.
This Graduate Associate opportunity is a full-time commitment in Burbank, CA from May 2025 - November 2025.
What You Will Do :
Assist with tracking of program progress - benchmark, and follow-up where needed to ensure productions are meeting Disney sustainability goals and targets
Identify and document sustainable production “wins”
Assist with updating program materials to reflect new opportunities and progress in environmental practices and evolving areas of impact
Research and catalog new technologies and vendors for productions globally
Collaborate with production to promote, test, and integrate new clean technologies that reduce carbon emissions
Required Qualifications & Skills :
Enrolled in a graduate degree program (Masters, MBA, at the time of application
Previous experience working in the entertainment industry and a passion for Film / Television
Experience using Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook
Experience working in collaborative environments and managing multiple projects
High attention to detail and experience multitasking in a fast-paced environment
Motivated self-starter and dedicated team player who is both an active listener, collaborator, and confident working independently
Creative thinker, able to seek innovative solutions
Strong organizational nature and skills
Preferred Qualifications & Skills :
Prior internship experience in sustainability or environmental field
Fluency in graphic design programs such as Canva or InDesign are a plus
Experience with video editing software (Adobe Premier Pro,
Bachelor’s degree in film studies (Media, preferred
Bachelor’s degree in Sustainability / Environmental Studies or equivalent preferred
The pay rate for this role in California is $30.40per 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 : / / / benefits.
Salary : $30
