Protecting the Magic as a Paralegal Manager
Today, we’re excited to share a Q&A with paralegal manager Jo-Ann Diaz de Leon! Jo-Ann was preparing to begin her Marriage & Family Therapy master’s program at Mount Saint Mary’s University when a Disney recruiter contacted her after seeing her résumé online. “I recall thinking that I had a unique opportunity to work at the…
Read MoreBringing the Magic Home: Meet the Disney Consumer Products Türkiye Team
CONTRIBUTED BY Kelly Ann Vasquez Meet Onur, Basak, and Pınar, three passionate leaders at Disney Consumer Products Türkiye who are shaping how fans experience Disney every day. Whether it’s a Mickey-inspired fashion line or a perfectly placed toy on a store shelf, their work brings Disney magic into homes across the country. Onur Erdogan Onur…
Read More5 tips for a successful NABJ
Are you headed to the National Association of Black Journalists Convention (NABJ) this year? Meet Shadeed! He has been with ESPN for 17 years. Currently a senior studio operator, he has been attending NABJ since 2019 as a talent ambassador. Shadeed has worked on an array of shows including SportsCenter, NFL Live, First Take and…
Read MoreMeet Joey Chou, the artist behind the art inside Bay Lake Tower at Disney’s Contemporary Resort
CONTRIBUTED BY Jill Chabot At The Walt Disney Company, we partner with talented individuals to help us breathe magic into the places and spaces where guests vacation. This Life at Disney story goes beyond the nametag to feature a different kind of magic maker – the renowned artist whose mid-century-inspired artwork now breathes vibrancy and…
Read MoreOpening Doors to an Exciting Career with ABC News at NABJ
Are you attending the National Association of Black Journalists (NABJ) conference this year? ABC News wants to meet you! Danielle, an Emmy Award-winning Senior Manager of Field Operations at ABC News, shares her advice: “Don’t hesitate to reach out to Disney and ABC News to explore the wide range of opportunities available. Be proactive, stay…
Read MoreFrom conference connections to ESPN: Jasmin Matthews’s path to sports storytelling
CONTRIBUTED BY Kelly Ann Vasquez For Jasmin Matthews, ESPN has been a constant presence since childhood, from watching games to tuning into her favorite shows after school. Her passion for sports and storytelling grew alongside those experiences and shaped her career ambitions early on. Fresh out of college, Jasmin was eager to turn that passion…
Read MoreMaking Connections at AAJA: Advice from a Seasoned ABC Journalist
CONTRIBUTED BY Brennah Chirumbole As a young girl growing up in the Hudson Valley of New York, Pauline distinctly remembers watching Connie Chung anchoring the news on television. “She was someone who looked like me and was on the national stage,” she recalls, “I was inspired to follow her path.” But Pauline’s path to a…
Read MoreHow Four Chefs Are Leading the Magic in Walt Disney World Kitchens
July is National Culinary Arts Month, and there’s no better place to celebrate than at Walt Disney World, where world-class cuisine meets unforgettable storytelling. Behind every bite, our talented team of culinary cast members are creating exceptional dining experiences in our parks and resorts. Here’s how four extraordinary chefs are cooking up a little…
Read MoreMaking the most of your Disney Internship: Mylé’s Story
At The Walt Disney Company, Disney Internships offer the chance to receive hands-on, real world work experience in a specific field of study. Interns enjoy exclusive perks all while building a network with people around the world. For one intern in particular, this experience was the beginning of a meaningful career at The Walt Disney…
Read MoreHow a Disney Trip Led to a Dream Career
Can you remember your first trip to Walt Disney World? Disney cast member Brittany Wylie can – because that trip changed her life forever. More than 20 years ago, she visited Walt Disney World for the first time with her family. While at The Seas with Nemo & Friends, she fell in love with animals.…
Read MoreWhich Disneyland Culinary Dish are You?
From bold bites to sweet-and-savory showstoppers, Disneyland Resort is full of unforgettable dishes. But which one best matches your flavor personality? Take this quiz to find out which Disneyland culinary creation you’re most like! How to play: Based on your responses to each prompt, follow the arrows until you reach your delicious match. Let’s dig…
Read MoreA champion of future storytellers: Alicia Szeto, ESPN NEXT production assistant, on the impact of attending AAJA
🎶 Siri, play the SportsCenter theme song. 🎶 While some would say the soundtrack to their life consists of songs from their childhood or young adulthood, for Alicia Szeto, production assistant in the ESPN NEXT program, ESPN was the ever-present background music to her life. From a young age, she was always watching and absorbing,…
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