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Disney Parks International Franchise and Marketing Intern, Spring 2025

Apply Now Apply Later Job ID 10101636 Location Glendale, California, United States Business Disney Experiences Date posted Oct. 17, 2024

Job Summary:

About the Role & Program

Disney Parks International (DPI) is the organization that oversees Disney’s international theme parks and resorts in Hong Kong, Shanghai, Tokyo and Paris. In addition to these four Disney theme parks, DPI is also responsible for the unit that develops experiences around the world leveraging popular franchises and IPs from 20th Century Studios and National Geographic.

What You Will Do

As an intern with the DPI organization, your journey will be filled with opportunities to learn and grow, all while contributing to our dynamic organization!

A day on the job may include:

  • Compile written reports consolidating the consumer insight data collected from sites, DX segment, or corporate management teams relating to the franchise affinity and performances for each franchise within DPI’s remit (including Duffy and Friends, Avatar, National Geographic, etc.)
  • Partner with site teams to develop and maintain a monthly newsletter focused on the latest offerings for each of the DPI’s franchises  
  • Brainstorm and articulate new business ideas that would support the growth and success of DPI’s franchises 
  • Build compelling and impactful presentations in support of DPI’s franchise strategy growth
  • Project management including calendar coordination, meeting facilitation and follow up of activities
  • Use team collaboration tools (MS Teams) to drive effective record-keeping, communication, and efficiency
  • Provide support on ad hoc assignments

Required Qualifications & Skills

  • Proven ability in discreet handling of confidential information
  • Experienced in project management with strong organizational skills and attention to detail
  • Adept at working in a fast-paced environment, leading multiple priorities at once, and managing time well
  • Strong interpersonal, communication, and presentation skills
  • Resourceful, innovative, and adaptable to change
  • Possesses a positive spirit, diligence, and a desire to learn

Preferred Qualifications

  • Experience working with international teams
  • Mindfulness of diverse cultures and the ability to work respectfully in multi-cultural settings
  • Written proficiency in one or more of the following languages: English, Japanese, Cantonese, Mandarin

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 must have graduated from a college/university within 6 months OR currently participating in a Disney College Program or Disney Professional Internship
    • Undergraduate students going into their junior or senior year in (or recently graduated within the past six months) pursuing a Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Business, Communications or other related field

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

  • Able to have a consistent, reliable work schedule throughout the internship
  • This internship is a hybrid position and requires a working, reliable internet connection as well as a quiet, dedicated workspace
  • The approximate dates of this internship are January 2025 through June 2025
  • Fully available from Monday - Friday, 9 AM - 6 PM Pacific Time Zone for the duration of the internship, 40 hours each week
  • Able to provide own housing for the duration internship program in the Glendale, CA area
  • Able to provide/have reliable transportation to/from work


The pay rate for this role in California is $22.00 per 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://jobs.disneycareers.com/benefits.

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 Disneyland International, which is part of a business we call Disney Experiences.

Disneyland International 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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