Event Associate
Apply Now Apply Later Job ID 10148091 Location Glendale, California, United States Business Disney Experiences Date posted Apr. 20, 2026Job Summary:
About the Role & Team:
The Event Associate is part of a team that plans, develops and produces large-scale, complex and high-profile media, marketing, and internal events in support of Disney Consumer Products and the Disney Experiences segment. You will collaborate and communicate with stakeholders for events, meetings, and conferences across the globe, providing event leadership and project management.
Success in this role requires strong partnership and exceptional organizational skills, and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
What You Will Do:
As the Event Associate, you will:
Independently plan and execute the timely and accurate completion of tasks as part of the broader event projects.
Develop, update, and organize event resources and project/event planning documents such as action items, milestones, consolidated itineraries, planning grids, and recaps.
Serve as a conduit for the flow of information with leadership and partners and clearly communicate details surrounding the status, key updates, and completion of work.
Troubleshoot and resolve any issues that arise on the event day.
Identify and report risks/issues to management with the ability to propose resolutions.
Track, manage, and reconcile vendor invoices and budget financials for project components.
Nurture and maintain effective internal & external relationships with key collaborators, vendors, and other key partners.
Cultivate and maintain effective external relationships with vendors and other crucial partners.
Stay informed of current industry trends, best practices, and other beneficial information to role and leverage that knowledge to improve events.
Required Qualifications & Skills:
1+ years of experience in event production, including:
Strategic Thinking & Execution: Offer a fresh perspective, remain laser focused on ROI and relevancy with a transformative mindset to implement event strategies that advance organizational goals.
Service Oriented Operational Excellence: Strong organizational, planning, and project management skills with attention to detail and quality.
Technical Proficiency: A general understanding of event systems, AI tools, and other event management software.
Flexibility: Willingness to travel domestically and internationally, and work a varied schedule that may include evenings, nights, and weekends.
Strong Collaboration: Skilled at relationship-building and working in a team-oriented environment.
Innovative and Agile Approach: Creative, nimble, disruptive to the status quo, genuinely optimistic, and able to coordinate multiple projects simultaneously with confidence.
Brand Awareness: An appreciation for the Disney brand and understanding of the many global businesses represented within Disney Experiences.
Education:
Bachelor’s degree in event management, communications, public relations, or equivalent experience.
The hiring range for this position in Glendale, CA is $65,300 - $87,500 per year. The base pay actually offered will take into account internal equity and also may vary depending on the candidate’s geographic region, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience among other factors. A bonus and/or long-term incentive units may be provided as part of the compensation package, in addition to the full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits, dependent on the level and position offered.
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 Disney Consumer Prod & Interactive Media, which is part of a business we call Disney Experiences.
Disney Consumer Prod & Interactive Media 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.