Yield Optimization Intern, Summer 2025
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- HEALTH INSURANCE & WELLBEING
- CHILDCARE OPTIONS
- PAID TIME OFF
- RETIREMENT PROGRAMS
- TUITION ASSISTANCE
- WEEKLY PAY
"There are so many opportunities to grow and learn within Disney! There is never a dull moment at work."
Diana, Principal Counsel
Job Summary:
About the Role & Program
Do you love using data to tackle sophisticated, impactful business problems? Are you excited by the notion of developing new processes central to highly visible strategies at Walt Disney World? If so, you might be a phenomenal fit for our Yield Optimization team!
As part of the Revenue Planning & Optimization organization, our team is responsible for financial and operational analysis supporting the strategic revenue objectives of Disney Experiences. Candidates should have a natural curiosity to understand the "why" behind business performance, take a proactive role in problem-solving, be results oriented, be able to prioritize, and be standout colleague in a collaborative environment.
The approximate dates of this internship are May 2025 through August 2025.
What You Will Do
As a Yield Optimization Intern, you will be part of an analytically driven and operationally engaged team that helps bring remarkable experiences, unparalleled services, and innovative products to life across both our Theme Park Admissions and Bookable Experiences teams!
Translate business questions into actionable plans for analysis including demonstrating conceptual, statistical, and financial techniques.
Use, monitor, and improve dashboards and data visualizations.
Extract, analyze, and interpret detailed data sets.
Articulate clear, accurate insights and value propositions of proposed solutions to business opportunities.
Build strong presentations that show context to analysis and link to actionable recommendations.
Learn from and collaborate with dedicated analytical professionals who are passionate about their roles.
Required Qualifications & Skills
Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly with analyzing large data in Microsoft Excel.
Able to query data with SQL.
Experience with data visualization using Tableau, PowerBI, or similar.
Creative, detail oriented, problem solving and analytical skills.
Sense of responsibility, independence, ownership and pride in delivering quality results, and understanding business impacts.
Curiosity about pursuing an analytical career path.
Preferred Qualifications
Proven experience with a programming language (Python, R, etc.)
Education
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 have graduated from a college/university within 6 months OR currently participating in a Disney College Program or Disney Professional Internship.
A student studying in their junior or senior year, or a recent graduate within 6 months of graduation date is eligible to apply.
A major in Industrial Engineering, Statistics, Computer Science, Economics, Finance, Mathematics, Hospitality Management, or related major preferred.
Eligibility Requirements & Program Information
Candidates for this opportunity MUST meet all of the below requirements:
Be at least 18 years of age.
Have not completed one year of continual employment on a Disney internship or program.
Possess unrestricted work authorization.
Additional Information
The approximate dates of this internship are May 2025 through August 2025.
Fully available Monday through Friday for the duration of the internship, 40 hours each week.
Able to provide/have reliable transportation to/from work.
Able to provide own housing in the Orlando, FL area.
Limited housing opportunities for Florida Based Professional Interns may be available through American Campus Communities, for more information click here.
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About Walt Disney World Resort:
Since opening in 1971, Walt Disney World Resort has played an important role in many childhood and family memories. Today, hundreds of millions of guests from around the globe visit this magical place to enjoy a Disney vacation. Through a combination of creativity, innovation and technology, the resort immerses guests in classic Disney tales and new kinds of family entertainment. Drawing from a rich heritage of storytelling, Walt Disney World Resort cast members bring Disney magic to life through unmatched attention to detail and superior guest service.
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 Disney Destinations, LLC, which is part of a business we call Walt Disney World Resort.
Disney Destinations, LLC 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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