About the Role & Program

6 MONTH INTERNSHIP. AVAILABILITY FROM JUNE THROUGH DECEMBER IS REQUIRED.

Through innovative storytelling and a culture of teamwork, Disney Live Entertainment (DLE) builds, produces, and delivers remarkable and immersive entertainment experiences! From the intimate to the spectacular, our work can be seen at Disney theme parks, resort hotels, cruise ships, and other locations worldwide. This remarkably diverse and widespread team of entertainment professionals brings magical worlds to life through creative expertise, performance excellence, outstanding resourcefulness… and a dash of pixie dust!

What you will do

The Communications Intern is responsible for providing tactical support to the DLE Communications team, developing and implementing communication plans, messaging, and activations that support business objectives, and effectively engaging internal and external audiences. Key responsibilities include:

• Supporting various DLE Communications and Walt Disney Public Relations / Public Affairs goals and objectives.

• Producing compelling visual and editorial content for DLE social media platforms.

• Taking the lead in running the DLE social content calendar and optimizing the social media process flow.

• Providing valuable writing, graphic, and communications strategy support for DLE tactics.

• Actively participating in on-site rehearsals and photo/video shoots as needed for new projects.

Required Qualifications & Skills

• Experience using social media and video editing software.

• Strong presentation, writing/positioning, and editing skills.

• Strong computer proficiency in Outlook, Microsoft Office, and Adobe Creative Suite.

• Proficient in AP Style, grammar, and punctuation.

• Proven track record in maintaining confidential information and collaborating with team members at all levels, including executives.

• Demonstrated leadership, interpersonal, and project management skills; confirmed ability to meet deadlines.

Preferred Qualifications

• Prior Disney Parks Cast Member experience.

• Possess basic iMovie or video editing experience.

• Bring an entertainment background (Costume, Theater, Choir, Dance, etc.) to enhance our creative team.

Education

Senior or recent graduate pursuing a bachelor’s degree in communications, public relations, journalism, or equivalent

Eligibility Requirements & Program Information

Candidates for this opportunity MUST meet all the below requirements:

• 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 have graduated from a college/university within six months at the time of application posting OR currently participating in a Disney College Program (DCP) or Disney Internship.

• Be at least 18 years of age and possess unrestricted work authorization.

• Have not completed one year of continual employment on a Disney internship or DCP.

Additional Information

• The approximate dates of this internship are May/June 2024 through January 2025. Interns will work 40 hours per week (onsite in Orlando, FL) and must be fully available throughout the internship.

• Must provide own housing for the duration of the internship. Must have reliable transportation to/from work (We can possibly assist with housing opportunities for Florida Professional Interns through American Campus Communities; for more information, click here).