Leveling Up Classic Stories Through the Magic of Gameplay: Meet Erin
The Disney Games team is made up of creative thinkers who build the next generation of Disney and Pixar games and experiences. Meet Erin, a manager of Game Design and Narrative for Walt Disney Games.
Read MoreHeroes Work Here: Spotlight on ESPN’s Rosetta Ellis-Pilie, US Army Veteran
Recently, we sat down with ESPN’s Vice President of Talent Development & Negotiations and US Army veteran Rosetta Ellis-Pilie as she shared her experience transitioning into her current role at ESPN, what it was like helping launch Disney’s Heroes Work Here program, and skills she’s brought along the way.
Read MoreFaith, Trust, and Pixie Dust
Making Disney Aspire graduation dreams a surprise and reality with a bit of Disney magic.
Read MoreDreams Take Flight with UK Early Careers
UK Early Careers participants let their dreams take flight in programmes that provide a fantastic springboard for their future careers at Disney.
Read MoreHBCU Alumni Spotlight on Jianna Cousin, ABC News Digital News Associate
Jianna Cousin, ABC News Digital News Associate at Disney General Entertainment, is a proud HBCU alum! While attending Clark Atlanta University, Jianna became a member of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. and studied Mass Media Arts with a concentration in Journalism. Learn more about how attending an HBCU prepared her for success at Disney!
Read MoreHBCU Spotlight: Ida Muldrow, Costume Designer, Disney Live Entertainment
Disney is a place of storytelling and where our favorite stories come to life! When you visit a Disney theme park or resort, the costumes, or uniforms, that cast members wear are an extension of the immersive stories and experiences we create for our guests. For Ida, Costume Designer with Disney Live Entertainment, an exciting opportunity to tell a new story through costume came last year allowing her to revisit a lived experience to create an authentic outcome.
Read MoreDisney Employees Inspire Careers in the Screen Industry at Pinewood Studios’ Futures Festival
Last month, the UK Talent and Crew Experience team participated in Pinewood Studios’ Futures Festival 2022 — the biggest free UK careers event for 14 to 22-year-olds looking to start a career in the Film and TV industry. During the two-day event, more than 4,000 participants met with employers and industry professionals, took part in workshops, and attended panels that aimed to inspire and encourage careers in the screen industry.
Read MoreCamaraderie and Collaboration in Industrial Engineering: Meet Sidh
Behind the magic of every Disney experience are our Industrial Engineers, who utilize strategic thinking, collaboration, and innovation to help create life-long memories for guests from all over the world. Meet Sidharth Parwani (Sidh), an Associate Industrial Engineer who helps to generate valuable insights through data analytics and influences data-driven decisions.
Read MoreFAST (Future APAC Storytellers) Leadership Program
We are pleased to announce that the FAST (Future APAC Storytellers) Leadership Program officially commenced in mid-2022! During this rotational, two-year leadership program, nine participants across APAC will work directly with our top APAC executives and leaders on strategic projects across all areas of our business such as Disney+, Consumer Products, Studio Marketing, and more. Learn more about the exciting opportunity from Caroline Bourke, who is part of the APAC Org Talent & Solutions team in HR and is the co-lead for the FAST Program project team.
Read MoreWe Do Talk About Bruno
Employees named Bruno from across the globe come together in celebration of Encanto’s first anniversary.
Read MoreHBCU Spotlight: Tai McEachin, Proprietor, Entertainment – Disney’s Animal Kingdom Theme Park
Tai’s Disney career is rooted in childhood memories of visiting the parks with her family. From two Disney Internships and a career spanning 15 at Walt Disney World® Resort, there was never a specific role in mind for Tai. Instead, her focus was on being the best version of herself in each role she held, and her desire to create the same happiness and memories for others that sparked her career. Today, Tai serves as the Entertainment Proprietor at Disney’s Animal Kingdom Theme Park leading atmosphere entertainment and operations that lead to exciting moments for guests and an inclusive workplace for her cast.
Read MoreGiving Thanks for Disney Aspire
Now is the time of year when we think about what we’re thankful for, and that is especially true for our Disney Aspire participants and graduates. Since its debut in 2018, Disney Aspire has enabled thousands of employees and cast members with the opportunity to pursue their dreams by providing 100% tuition paid up front at our network of learning partners and universities.
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