Disney Programs
Professional Intern spotlight: Lauren Ritter, marine conservation education
Tell me about your Disney story. What inspired you to pursue an internship with The Walt Disney Company? I started coming to Disney when I was 18 months old. We came every other year growing up. I have always loved Walt Disney World® Resort and everything the company stands for. One of my close friends…
Read More9 magical moments from Grace Hopper Celebration of Women in Technology 2018
Building the memorable characters, iconic stories, and immersive worlds that The Walt Disney Company is known for wouldn’t be possible without technology and the passionate people behind each innovation. Last month, technologists and recruiters from across The Walt Disney Company attended the Grace Hopper Celebration (GHC)—the world’s largest gathering of women in computing—to showcase the…
Read MoreDisney Professional Intern spotlight: Ben Mikelberg, show writer intern
Tell me about your Disney story. What inspired you to pursue an internship with The Walt Disney Company? My Disney story starts in merchandise. I worked at the Disney Store in Long Island, New York, which was a great job to have. I enjoyed it so much I eventually transferred down to the parks in…
Read MoreTips for landing an ABC News internship
“Straightforward news. Straight to the heart of the story.” This is the commitment at ABC News and why more Americans choose ABC News, making us America’s number one news source. It’s extremely exciting to have such a prominent and reputable news organization within The Walt Disney Company. They also offer many fantastic internship opportunities for…
Read MoreHow to take advantage of a meet and greet
At Disney, informational interviews are called meet and greets. In this meetings, you meet with someone to learn more about what they do in their role, their Disney journey, and to ask them questions to get to know them better. Whether on a Disney College Program or Professional Internship, your leaders will tell you these meetings…
Read MoreCracking the Code, Part Three: Inspiring women prepare for the future with professional technology internships at Disney
Technology and diversity are two major forces that drive the culture at Disney, and empowering women to be involved in the tech industry is key to inspiring the future of technology. There are endless opportunities for women in tech at The Walt Disney Company – and they are constantly growing! Think you might be interested…
Read MoreCracking the Code, Part Two: Inspirational women in technology Disney Professional Internships
Technology and diversity are two major forces that drive the culture at Disney, and empowering women to be involved in the tech industry is key to inspiring the future of technology. There are endless opportunities for women in tech at The Walt Disney Company – and they are constantly growing! Think you might be interested…
Read MoreNew Zealander shares her experiences as a Cultural Exchange Program participant
“Busy, magical and fun!” That’s how Lauren of Christchurch, New Zealand, describes our Disney AustraliaandNew Zealand Cultural Exchange Program which she recently completed. Prior to working as a Merchandise Hostess at the Walt Disney World Resort in Orlando, she studied at Victoria University of Wellington and the University of Canterbury, completing a Bachelor of Arts…
Read MorePassing on the passion: Janneth’s journey to inspiring Girls Who Code
Within a company filled with magic, it’s easy to wonder where all of it comes from. Pull back the curtain on The Walt Disney Company and you’ll see that technology and diversity are two of the major forces helping create unforgettable experiences for guests and consumers, as well as a culture of innovation for employees.…
Read MoreSpotlight on ESPN’s Charlotte office
We are thrilled to welcome ESPN interns throughout the year in Bristol, New York City, Los Angeles, Austin and Charlotte, and we wanted to take this opportunity to shine a spotlight on Charlotte, North Carolina, location! The Charlotte office is ESPN’s college sports hub and is home to ESPNU and the SEC Network. With its…
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