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FX Creative and Cultural Diversity Intern, Spring 2025
Apply Now Apply Later Job ID 10096726 Location Los Angeles, California, United States Business FX Networks Date posted Nov. 04, 2024Job Summary:
About the Role & Program
The Creative & Cultural Diversity department oversees FX and FX Productions’ commitment to diversity and inclusion by ensuring representation and equity are reflected in all aspects of the company’s culture, creative relationships and content! The team collaborates closely with Disney Entertainment Television’s Diversity Equity and Inclusion team on corporate and FX-specific initiatives. This role will support the development and execution of programs and initiatives that will produce diverse and inclusive content and culture at FX Networks, FX Productions, and all FX Original Programming.
As an intern on this team, you will report directly to the Coordinator of Creative and Cultural Diversity at FX.
What You Will Do
As our Creative and Cultural Diversity Intern, you'll play a key role in supporting our coordinator in executing a variety of exciting initiatives. Your day-to-day tasks will involve researching diverse vendors to enhance our programming and brainstorming innovative ways to broaden our storytelling aperture through engaging events and learning opportunities. You’ll help run logistics for all of FX’s cultural events, including Heritage Months, our quarterly music mixer, and other morale-building initiatives.
In addition to the fun stuff, you'll also assist with keeping our operations running smoothly by updating important department records, organization, and note-taking. On event days, you’ll be our on-site champion, helping oversee activities to ensure everything is executed efficiently. If you’re passionate about television, enjoy working in a collaborative environment, and are excited about making an impact, we want to hear from you!
On any given day, you will:
- Support the development and implementation of programs and initiatives that grow the FX brand as an industry-leader committed to cultural diversity.
- Support the Coordinator in managing day to day operations, including but not limited to; taking detailed notes during meetings, record-keeping, and other logistics as assigned by SVP & Coordinator.
- Support FX Affinity Groups with Heritage Month and other community activations, including drafting invite language, creating graphics, liaising with vendors, tracking attendance and expenditures.
- Craft monthly FX Cultural Events Newsletter to FX community in partnership with DET DEI and other TWDC shared services.
- Assist with FX Inclusion Think Tank deliverables and logistics, including helping build PowerPoint presentations and communication documents for the Think Tank.
- Partner with Coordinator to maintain records and track inclusion standards reporting.
Required Qualifications & Skills
- Deep familiarity with FX’s brand and content
- Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and/or Keynote
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills; active listening skills
- An inclusive mindset and personal dedication to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
- High attention to detail and experience with multi-tasking in a fast-paced environment
- High level of integrity, confidentiality and discretion when given access to sensitive information
- Has previous experience working in a corporate environment
- Passion for television/media/storytelling
Preferred Qualifications
- Previous experience working in the television/entertainment industry
- Possesses a mindset of innovation and thinking outside the box when it comes to finding ways to champion inclusive content and strategy
- Has a positive can-do attitude and is open to feedback
- Familiarity with Microsoft SharePoint and Airtable
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 at time of application posting OR currently participating in a Disney College Program or Disney Internship
- A student studying in their senior year or a recent graduate within 6 months of graduation date
Eligibility Requirements & Program Information
Candidates for this opportunity MUST meet all 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
- The approximate dates of this internship are January 2025 through June 2025
- Fully available for the duration of the internship, working 40 hours each week
- Able to provide own housing for the duration internship program in the Los Angeles, CA area
- Able to provide/have reliable transportation to/from work in the Los Angeles, CA area
Print This Role Description: Strong candidates may be invited to complete a phone interview. We strongly encourage applicants to print a copy of this role description, so they can refer to it in the event they are selected for a phone interview. Note that this role description will not be accessible once the posting is closed.
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 FX Networks:
FX, a division of Disney Entertainment Television, is a multiplatform brand that develops, produces, commissions and markets original programming for Hulu and the FX and FXX linear channels in the U.S., and Star+ in Latin America and Disney+ in all other international territories. The FX brand mark appears above the title across its entire slate of originals. Over the past two decades, FX has been responsible for some the most-critically acclaimed and award-winning shows on television. Some of the brand’s current and legacy titles include the dramas American Horror Story, American Crime Story, The Americans, Damages, Fargo, Justified, Nip/Tuck, Pose, Rescue Me, The Shield and Sons of Anarchy; the comedies Archer, Atlanta, Better Things, DAVE, It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia, Reservation Dogs and What We Do in the Shadows; and a growing slate of docuseries and documentary films.
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 FX Networks, LLC PAY SVC, which is part of a business we call FX Networks.
FX Networks, LLC PAY SVC 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.
We will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories consistent with applicable law.