Disney Programs
Spotlight: Emily O’Connell | Content Strategist, Disney Digital Network
Everyone’s Disney journey is different. Emily O’Connell, Content Strategist in the Disney Digital Network, has had the ultimate adventure from the Disney College Program, to a Disney Professional Internship, to her dream role! Along the way, she experienced and learned more than she could have ever hoped for. Her story is truly empowering and encourages…
Read MoreParticipant spotlight: Brien, Cultural Exchange Program
“I wanted to do something adventurous.” – Brien, Cultural Exchange Program participant When you participate in a Disney International Program, you are embarking on a once-in-a lifetime adventure. For Brien, the Cultural Exchange Program has brought him excitement, lifelong friendships and knowledge about different cultures he never expected to gain. Introduce yourself and tell us…
Read MoreDisney Professional Intern Spotlight – Kim, Disney Service Center
For most, having the opportunity to be a part of the Disney Internships and Programs family in any capacity is a once-in-a-lifetime experience. For Kim, it has been a “three in a lifetime” experience thus far! Beginning her journey on the Disney College Program as a merchandise cast member, Kim has participated in two Disney…
Read MoreDisney Professional Intern Spotlight: Natalie, Digital Comics Intern, Marvel
“I identify with having to overcome obstacles to achieve my dreams and refusing to give up or settle for less,” says Natalie – a Digital Comics Intern at Marvel Entertainment. Natalie, a recent graduate of Ringling College of Art and Design, showcases a level of dedication that is sure to inspire Disney Professional Internship hopefuls…
Read MoreDisney Professional Intern Spotlight: Shanna, Communications Intern, Disney|ABC Television Group
Meet Shanna, a University of California-Santa Barbara undergraduate and Communications Intern at Disney|ABC Television Group (DATG). Shanna currently studies Communication and hopes to continue working in this field once she graduates. Before coming to DATG, Shanna volunteered at a teen-to-teen crisis hotline, interned at a boutique talent agency, worked at a casting agency, and even…
Read MoreAttending an HBCU? See what Disney has in store for you!
Attending an HBCU? If so, you may be thinking to yourself how do I fit in with The Walt Disney Company? Is this a company for me? Have any others interned with Disney before from an HBCU? The answer, of course, is YES! HBCUs are a focus for our campus recruitment team. We seek out…
Read MoreAt the heart of DisneyTECH: Clayton, Walt Disney Attractions Technology
At Disney, we believe the real power of technology is its ability to transform. Whether designing shows or user experiences, special lighting effects or software design, creativity allows technologists like Clayton to think outside the box. Clayton started his Disney journey as a Professional Intern and presently powers the magic as a Research and Development…
Read MoreFrom Disney College Program to Disney Professional Internship (and how to get there!)
Ever wondered what it’s like to transition from a Disney College Program to a Disney Professional Internship? What are the differences? Which one is a better fit for you? Kristen and Anthony have traveled down this same path and here to shed some light on these questions. As cast members who were participants on the…
Read MoreDisney Professional Internship Spotlight: Andrea, Corporate Alliances
Every Disney story is unique, and Andrea, a Business Development Professional Intern in Corporate Alliances, has a story defined by proactivity and passion. Her passion for The Walt Disney Company shines when she relives her Disney journey. Through participating in over one hundred meet-and-greets, relentless networking, and a commitment to her own personal education and…
Read MoreGirls Who Code 2016: A conversation with Jennifer Lee, Director and Screenwriter, Walt Disney Animation Studios
Last year’s Girls Who Code Summer Immersion Program powered by Disney brought bountiful learnings for the students, not only in computer science and STEM-related subjects, but also life and career-related wisdom. From life lessons shared by Ed Catmull, who will be coming back and speaking to our Girls Who Code (GWC) 2017 class, to career…
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