Posts Tagged ‘Employee Stories’
Part of the Story: From Disney Interns to Disney Technologists
At The Walt Disney Company, the possibilities for your career are endless. Meet five technologists at Disney who started their careers as Disney Interns and now work for the company in full-time roles. Zoë, Senior Data Engineer, Disney Experiences Technology & Digital Zoë started her Disney journey as a Software Engineer Intern. She chose to…
Read MoreFinding a Dream Career with ABC News at NAHJ
The National Association of Hispanic Journalists (NAHJ) Conference is here! At the event, attendees are given the chance to meet with recruiters and employees from both ABC News and ESPN to learn more about working for The Walt Disney Company. Gio, co-anchor for Good Morning America (GMA) Saturday & Sunday and ABC News transportation correspondent,…
Read MoreAhead of the trends at ESPN: Meet Celene, senior SEO analyst
Attending NAHJ this year? Stop by the ESPN booth to meet employees like Celene, a senior SEO analyst based in Los Angeles who works behind-the-scenes to maintain ESPN’s status as the world’s leading multiplatform sports entertainment brand. Let’s pass the ball to Celene for a Q&A on how she uses analytics to keep ESPN ahead…
Read MoreQ&A with Corporate Real Estate Operations: Meet Tim, Senior Manager
Curious about what it takes to keep a brand-new corporate campus up and running at Disney? Meet Tim Yung, senior manager of engineering services with the Corporate Real Estate Operations team. Follow along with our Q&A to learn more! Tell us about yourself. What brought you to working at Disney? “Ever since I was a…
Read MoreA Non-Traditional Career Path to Pinewood Studios
The opportunities for your next chapter are endless here at The Walt Disney Company! Moving from one industry to another can be a big change, but Craig, a Senior Security Manager with Lucasfilm is proof that career paths are not always linear. In Craig’s role as a Senior Security Manager at Lucasfilm based out of…
Read MoreMaking music at sea with Disney Cruise Line: Meet Katie, Pianist
“I’ve always wanted to work on cruise ships, so when I saw the audition for Disney Cruise Line, I knew that I would be auditioning for a company that takes pride in what they produce and show. If they wanted me, then that meant that I was good enough for the BEST! This meant a…
Read MoreESPN NEXT participant spotlight: Anissa, content associate
When you are part of The Walt Disney Company, your career can take many different directions. From being an intern at National Geographic to pursuing the ESPN NEXT program, Anissa has developed a passion for production and sports media in her early career. After completing her degree in media and journalism from University of North…
Read MoreDisney Dream Teams from Unlikely Places: Meet Sarah
Sarah was at an advertising agency in New York City when she took the first steps toward what would be her Disney journey. “I wanted to get stronger digital experience and found MAKER Studios,” Sarah said. Not long after, Sarah’s team at MAKER Studios transitioned into what was then called Disney Interactive. As a newly…
Read MoreEmpowering the Next Generation of Storytellers: Meet Ariel Hernandez
Successfully fostering the leaders of tomorrow means providing valuable access to the youth and young adults of today — something Ariel Hernandez knows a thing or two about. Ariel is on Disney’s Enterprise Outreach and Engagement team and is passionate about creating talent attraction opportunities that provide inspiration, information, and hands-on experience for early career…
Read MoreDisney Program Participants Join the Reopening Team of 1900 Park Fare
“I wish my wish as dream makers do… and believe in myself to make it come true.” These are the words spoken each day as guests from around the world dine at the newly reimagined 1900 Park Fare restaurant at Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort. Cast members fortunate enough to call 1900 Park Fare home are…
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