Walt Disney Imagineering, Communications Intern, Spring 2025

Job ID 10100706 Location Glendale, California, United States Business Disney Experiences Date posted Oct. 24, 2024

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Job Summary:

About our Program: Magic is Within You

Walt Disney Imagineering is the creative force that imagines, designs, and brings to life all Disney theme parks, resorts, attractions, and cruise ships worldwide. Working across a spectrum of teams that range from creative and conceptual to scientific and technical, we blend an innovative mixture of storytelling, art, science, and technology to create immersive experiences, memorable destinations, and innovative entertainment for families around the globe!

What You Will Do

Across Disney, we‘re storytellers, and at Walt Disney Imagineering, we make the impossible, possible. This is where imagination and creativity combine with cutting-edge technology to build unforgettable experiences in our Disney parks, resorts hotels, cruise ships, entertainment districts, and more. Now is your chance to join our talented team of Imagineers as an intern on the Walt Disney Imagineering Communications Team to tell the stories of our greatest storytellers and the outstanding feats to bring them to life!

As a Walt Disney Imagineering Communications Intern, you will have the opportunity to….

Projects

Provide overall support for a variety of discipline-specific projects which support overall Walt Disney Imagineering Communications and Disney Experiences Communications goals and objectives
Drive special projects as defined by the Director of Walt Disney Imagineering Communications
Assist in the preparation of special projects and presentations, materials, etc.
Support a variety of communications requests across our executive, external, and internal communications portfolios
Work with requesting organizations to determine details and logistics of events
Keep Imaginers' bios and headshots up to date

Office Coordination

Coordinate with administrative team for overall department and organization (ensure processes are consistent and demonstrate across all teams, manage office coverage)
Coordinate Walt Disney Imagineering Communications leadership work sessions, off-sites, and events as assigned

Administrative

Support and maintain project trackers with organization, consistency, and efficiency
Establish and maintain a comprehensive follow-up system
Assist in creating and managing a system of filing office records and documents, both digitally and in hard copy; file and retrieve corporate documents, records, and reports
Maintain and update the engagement grid
Help compile and edit weekly news briefing reports

Eligibility Requirements

Required Qualifications & Skills

Previous reporting/writing/editing experience with a student or professional publication in print, television, or online media
Proficiency with AP writing style, blogging, and social media writing styles
Proven track record to develop effective communication products
Strong sense of customer service to all clients, including internal and external partners. Illustrates attention to detail and exhibits the superior organization skills necessary to assist in coordinating all forms of communication (internal and external) for timely delivery of replies and processing information requests
Excellent written and verbal communications skills crucial to effective interaction with all levels of the organization including senior-level executives and their assistants
Ability to prioritize tasks and ensure all deadlines are met
Ability to handle confidential information and to exercise good judgment and discretion when managing sensitive issues
Knowledge of administrative and clerical procedures and systems such as word processing, managing files and records, transcription and other office procedures and terminology, phone, calendar maintenance, filing, etc
Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, Keynote and Outlook

Preferred Qualifications

Video editing experience and production
Previous experience working in media relations or with a PR Agency (or related)
Previous experience as a Disney Cast Member

Education

Currently enrolled as a Junior or higher, or graduated within the past 6 months, in an accredited college/university, earning a degree majoring in Communication/Marketing Communication/Visual Communication or related field

Materials Required:

A writing sample is required for this position. For full consideration, please include a link to your writing sample on your résumé. Applicants without a writing sample link on their résumé, will not be considered a completed application packet and may not be fully considered for the position. Samples must be previously published or created for coursework; no theme park idea submittals will be accepted

Additional Information

Be enrolled in an accredited college/university taking at least one class in the semester/quarter (spring/fall) prior to participation in the internship program OR must have graduated from a college/university within 6 months at time of application posting OR currently participating in a Disney College Program or Disney Internship.
The approximate dates of this internship are from January 2025- June 2025
Must be 18 years of age
Must not have completed one year of continual employment on a Disney Internship or Program
Be aligned with The Disney Look appearance guidelines
Must possess unrestricted work authorization
You are expected to work FULL-TIME hours (approximately 40 per week) during the internship.
Able to have a consistent, reliable work schedule throughout the internship.
This internship is located in Glendale, CA; candidates should be receptive to providing their own transportation and housing for the duration of the internship

The pay rate for this role in California is $22.00 per hour for undergraduate students, $30.40 per hour for graduate students . 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.

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About Disney Experiences:

Disney Experiences brings the magic of Disney stories and franchises to life through theme parks, resorts, cruise ships, unique vacation experiences, products and more around the world. Disney shines in the travel industry with six resort destinations in the United States, Europe and Asia; a top-rated cruise line; a popular vacation ownership program; and an award-winning guided family adventure business. Plus, Disney's global consumer products operations include the world's leading licensing business; the world's largest children's publishing brands; one of the world's largest licensors of games across all platforms; and Disney store locations around the world and on the web.

About The Walt Disney Company:

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 Disney Experiences.

Walt Disney Parks and Resorts U.S., Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, ancestry, age, marital status, military or veteran status, medical condition, genetic information or disability, or any other basis prohibited by federal, state or local law. Disney champions a business environment where ideas and decisions from all people help us grow, innovate, create the best stories and be relevant in a constantly evolving world.

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