Media Magic: Inspiring Connections and Careers at NABJ-NAHJ 2022
After several years of virtual attendance, The Walt Disney Company was excited to be back in person at the 2022 NABJ-NAHJ Convention and Career Fair in Las Vegas, Nevada! Not only was this year significant because of the ability to once again be in person, but also because for the first time several Disney businesses teamed up under The Walt Disney Company banner to jointly participate as a titanium-level sponsor of this year’s conference. Segments including ESPN, ABC News, ABC Owned Television Stations and Disney Parks, Experiences and Products had a presence at the conference.
Read MoreBuilding a Career with Hong Kong Disneyland: Meet Sam Chan
We’re excited to shine a light on Sam Chan, a Senior Manager of Marketing at Hong Kong Disneyland Resort! As part of the Integrated Strategy and Planning team, she supports the marketing initiatives for Hong Kong, China, and international markets by analyzing consumer research and providing recommendations on the type of new products and interactive experiences that should be brought to life. Read along as she shares how working for Hong Kong Disneyland Resort has given her tremendous opportunities to learn, explore new fields and create magical memories for guests.
Read MoreDisney Intern Spotlight: Two Friends, Two Coasts – Former Classmates Follow Their Dreams
Mikhaila Estwick and Maureen Zeufack met during their freshman year of high school and became friends during biology class. Today, the high school friends are both pursuing their dreams with The Walt Disney Company – on opposite coasts. Learn how the Disney UNCF Corporate Scholars Program brought these two together and what advice they have for future Disney Interns.
Read MoreBehind the Magic with Industrial Engineering: Meet Kennedy
Have you ever wondered about what goes on behind the magic coming to life at Disney Parks? Whether planning the opening for a brand-new attraction or the day-to-day park operations, our Industrial Engineering team ensures everything runs smoothly, safely, and efficiently to ensure a seamless experience for our guests. Meet Kennedy, a Senior Industrial Engineer providing strategic and analytical support to the EPCOT Park Operations team at Walt Disney World Resort.
Read MoreABC OTV and Nat Geo Celebrate the Power of Nature Through Public Art
National Geographic and the local stations unveiled murals throughout April 2022 celebrating the nature in New York, Philadelphia, Chicago, and San Francisco inspired by the photography of National Geographic photographers. The murals reflect four themes: wildlife, the Amazon, forests, and oceans.
Read MoreApprenticeship Program Announces 14 New Members
Disney General Entertainment Content is excited to announce 14 new members of the Apprenticeship Program. The Apprenticeship Program creates opportunity and access for top underrepresented entry-level individuals by removing barriers and providing pathways into Disney General Entertainment and the media/entertainment industry as a whole.
Read MoreDisney LATAM Helps Build Sustainable Public Schools, Contributing to a World in Balance
Disney collaborates with nonprofit TAGMA to support the Una Escuela Sustentable initiative in Latin America.
Read MoreCurious About the Disney College Program? Attend an Informational Session
Are you interested in the Disney College Program but have a few questions before applying? We get it! And we’d like to give you some answers.
Read MoreMeet Charlene Pugh, Analyst on the Connected Experiences Team
Hear from Charlene about her career at Disney, her experiences with the Wakanda @Disney family, and why innovation and storytelling are so important at The Walt Disney Company.
Read MoreDisney Among Best Places to Work for Disability Inclusion
For the fifth consecutive year, The Walt Disney Company has earned a top score on the 2022 Disability Equality Index (DEI), the world’s most comprehensive benchmarking tool to measure disability workplace inclusion. As a top scorer, the company was recognized as one of the “Best Places to Work for Disability Inclusion.”
Read MoreThe Walt Disney Company Joins Propel Education Center in Support of the Next Generation of Diverse Storytellers and Innovators
Disney will co-create curriculum, provide mentors and place students of Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) in internships to prepare them for future careers.
Read MoreHBCU Spotlight: Jordan Waddell, Merchandising Project Manager, Development, Optimization & Standards, Disney Parks, Experiences and Products
Jordan classifies himself as non-traditional. From his decision to attend North Carolina A&T to the beginning of his career at Walt Disney World. The North Carolina native is proof of Disney’s long-standing relationships with historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs). Lear how after attending a career fair for extra credit, the relationship between Jordan and his future employer was sealed.
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