Disney 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…

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Attending 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…

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At 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…

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Disney 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…

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Disney Professional Internship Essentials: Get Noticed, Get hired

The Disney Professional Internships team is eager to find talented candidates like you for our wide variety of internship opportunities. The next chapter of your story could be a Disney internship, and we want to help! Top 5 ways to get noticed for a Disney Professional Internship Make your résumé stand out by making it…

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Disney Professional Intern Spotlight: Diego, Horticulture

Meet one of the faces behind the beautiful topiaries at the Epcot International Flower and Garden Festival. Diego attended the University of Alabama as a Biology major and dreamed of an internship with Walt Disney ParksandResorts. Spoiler alert: his dreams came true with a horticulture internship at Walt Disney World Resort! What’s your favorite part…

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Building a stronger résumé – get involved!

Students often ask how they can best build experience that adds to their résumé value. One rewarding and potentially long-lasting option is to take part in your school’s various associations, clubs or in a national organization. Here are a few tips on “how-to” become involved! Where passion meets opportunity During your academic journey, seek out…

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Leadership Lessons: Mike Soltys, Vice President, Communications, ESPN

‘Leadership Lessons’ is a series of interviews with Disney executives who started their career with the company as a participant on the Disney College Program or as a Disney Professional Intern . What was your first role? How did you start your ESPN career? A chance meeting at the University of Connecticut with ESPN founder…

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