Job Summary:

Disney Media & Entertainment Distribution (DMED) brings together the Company’s best-in-class product, technology, and commercialization teams together into one global organization. DMED manages operations of the Company’s streaming services including Disney+, Hulu, ESPN+, Disney+ Hotstar and Star; as well as all domestic broadcast and cable television networks. DMED is also responsible for the P&L management and all distribution, network and engineering operations, sales, advertising, data, and certain key technology functions worldwide for the Company’s content engines.

Be a part of an innovative team and culture…

Responsibilities:

A Day in the Life… As part of the Disney Streaming Communications team, the Intern will be responsible for supporting the team on a broad range of external communications projects, with a special focus on Hulu initiatives. Day to day projects will be inclusive of researching, writing, and submitting award entries, creating coverage recap reports, creating briefing sheets for executive interviews or appearances, helping to maintain editorial and event calendars and team repository of documents, various admin tasks like scheduling meetings and tracking budget and other duties as assigned.

Basic Qualifications:

• Proficient in Word, Microsoft Office and Outlook
• Writing samples of articles and/or other communications projects that demonstrate skill, creativity and mastery of grammar rules
• Excellent writing, verbal and interpersonal communication skills to implement while working with colleagues across departments at all levels
• Enthusiastic, proactive, eager to learn and willing to take on new challenges
• Well organized, with strong relationship building and time management skills
• Ability to take direction from multiple stakeholders, balance numerous projects simultaneously, prioritize deadlines and effectively work in a fast-paced environment
• Ability to manage confidential information
• An appreciation for the Disney and Hulu brands!

Preferred Qualifications:

• Proficiency with web, photo and other multimedia software (such as WordPress, etc.)
• Experience compiling media lists and coverage reports a plus

Required Education

• Currently enrolled in an accredited college or university in your Junior year taking at least one class at an accredited college or university at time of application

• Currently pursuing an undergraduate degree with a major in Communications, Marketing, Public Relations, Journalism or related field

Additional Information:

• The approximate dates of this internship are May/June to August – Summer 2022.
• The candidate must be available to work full-time hours (approximately 40 hours per week) for the duration of the internship
• Must not have completed one year of continual employment on a Disney internship or program
• Must possess unrestricted work authorization
• Must be at least 18 years of age
• The Intern is responsible for providing their own housing and transportation to and from work.
• Work Environment: The selected candidate must be located in the Los Angeles/Santa Monica area, the intern will be invited to work from the office three days a week when/if the team returns to in-person. For remote work the intern must have a working, reliable internet connection as well as a quiet, dedicated workspace and the ability to work independently is required.

About Disney Media & Entertainment Distribution:

Comprised of the Company’s international business units and various direct-to-consumer streaming services, Disney Media & Entertainment Distribution (DMED) aligns technology, media distribution and advertising sales into a single business segment to create and deliver personalized entertainment experiences to consumers around the world.

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 with the following business segments: media networks, parks and resorts, studio entertainment, consumer products and interactive media. 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 Streaming Services LLC, which is part of a business segment we call Disney Media & Entertainment Distribution.

Disney Streaming Services LLC is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or protected veteran status. Disney fosters a business culture where ideas and decisions from all people help us grow, innovate, create the best stories and be relevant in a rapidly changing world.