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Disney Experiences (DX) External Communications Intern, Spring 2025
Apply Now Apply Later Job ID 10102267 Location Bay Lake, Florida, United States Business Disney Experiences Date posted Nov. 04, 2024Job Summary:
About the Role & Program
In Communications, we are responsible for shaping the reputation of Disney Experiences. As a Communications intern, you will contribute to creative and strategic external communication and content creation for owned and earned media and external community members and stakeholders. This internship opportunity provides experience working across our segment business unity with a variety of different Disney partner groups, contributing to multiple external channels. As a member of the Public Affairs organization, you will support reputational storytelling, day-to-day media inquiries, issues, and crisis management. We are looking for results-oriented communicators focused on transforming the way we tell these uniquely Disney stories through engaging written and visual communication.
What You Will Do
- Contribute to the development of communication strategies that protect and enhance the reputation of Disney Experiences.
- Write articles and produce content for external communications vehicles, including blog posts, social media posts, executive speaking points, media messaging, and more.
- Develop and design clever and strategic visuals across a variety of mediums, including infographics, executive presentations, short-form videos, digital slides, and more.
- Help facilitate photo and video shoots in support of content creation efforts.
- Help facilitate media shoots with reporters covering stories at Walt Disney World Resort.
- Assist in media monitoring and analysis to help provide strategic communication recommendations to Public Affairs executives.
- Demonstrated passion and commitment to diversity and inclusion including inviting diverse perspectives, fostering an inclusive work environment, and supporting workforce diversity.
Please Apply If You Have
- Strong administrative skills.
- Well-versed in grammar and punctuation.
- Writing and presentation skills.
- Must be able to remain calm under pressure.
- Ability to work under tight deadlines and manage multiple priorities while maintaining professional poise.
- Good collaboration and integration skills.
- Proven ability to work well independently or in a group is a self-starter.
- Proficiency in basic computer functions necessary to operate in a Mac/MS Office environment.
- Ability and willingness to learn new software applications.
It Would Be Great If You Have/Are Familiar With
- Disney parks knowledge/experience.
- Well-versed in AP Style.
- Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite.
Education
- You will be a recent graduate (within 6 months of your graduation date) pursuing a bachelor’s degree in Communications, Journalism, Public Relations, Digital Media, or a related field.
- 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.
Materials Required
- A writing portfolio is required for this position. Please include a link to your writing sample/portfolio on your resume for full consideration. Applicants without a sample link on their resume will not be considered a completed application packet and may not be fully considered for this position.
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
- Be aligned with The Disney Look appearance guidelines.
- Able to have a consistent, reliable work schedule throughout the internship.
- This internship is a hybrid position - Must be able to provide a working, reliable internet connection as well as a quiet, dedicated workspace.
- The approximate dates of this internship are January 2025 through June 2025.
- Must be able to work FULL-TIME hours (approximately 40 per week) for the duration of the internship.
- Able to provide/have reliable transportation to/from work.
- Florida Housing: We provide limited housing opportunities for Florida Based Disney Interns through American Campus Communities, for more information click here.
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.