About the Role & Program
D23 : The Official Disney Fan Club was established to bring Disney fans closer to the magic through one-of-a-kind experiences and special events, quarterly publications, exclusive online content, and opportunities to meet others who share the same affection for Disney, 365 days a year! Ready to get started?
The selected candidate will report to the Senior Manager, D23 Creative & Programming. We are looking for someone who will work full time between the approximate dates of January 2025 - June 2025.
What You Will Do
The D23 Event Marketing Intern will have a one-of-a-kind opportunity to work directly with the team who produces and markets D23 events.
You will have the outstanding opportunity to contribute to and understand :
Communications : Assist in drafting and researching articles, event communications and recaps. Build presentations for both internal and external functions.
Help in crafting, setting up, and fulfilling event surveys.
- Project Management : Coordinate team meetings and agendas, managing master event calendar, track production landmarks, and regularly update event documents based on team input.
- Event Support : From assisting with brainstorming and master planning to creating run-of-show documents, to on-site operations such as interacting with guests and coordinating select areas of operation (e.g., check-in.)
Required Qualifications & Skills
- Ability to work a flexible event schedule, including nights, weekends and holidays as needed.
- Knowledge and genuine interest in the full portfolio of The Walt Disney Company’s past, present and future including films, animation, television and theme parks.
- Capability to work on multiple projects in a positive, pro-active manner.
- Excellent written and verbal communication, organization and follow- through skills
- Attention to detail and ability to learn quickly and adapt to a fast-paced and ever-changing environment.
- Demonstrated success partnering with teams and working independently with minimal direction, prioritizing and meeting deadlines.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)
- Extremely comfortable working in Google Suite, Keynote, designing quality, in-depth presentations.
- Present a professional business image of excellence through professional dress, written and oral presentations
Preferred Qualifications
- Familiar with D23 : The Official Disney Fan Club, and deep knowledge of Disney’s history, brands, processes and culture
- Previously completed an internship within the entertainment industry or 1-3 years of experience working in hospitality, event planning, project / program management or marketing / membership
- Advanced writing and editing experience
- Knowledge of digital online tools such as WordPress
- Design, event, and production experience
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 junior, senior or recent graduate with a major or previous coursework in Event Hospitality Management, Communications, Marketing or a 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
- Candidate should be available to work full time hours (approximately 40 hours per week) for the duration of the internship
- Able to provide own housing and transportation to and from work in the Glendale, CA area
Apply promptly! A high volume of applicants is expected for the role as detailed below, do not wait to send your CV.
The pay rate for this internship based in California is $22 per hour. Select benefits may be provided as part of the compensation package, such as medical, financial, and / or other benefits.
To learn more about our benefits visit : https : / / jobs.disneycareers.com / benefits
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