Posts Tagged ‘Employee Stories’
How Media Engineers Enable Disney’s Streaming Connection with Audiences
What is Media Engineering at Disney? Nick, Senior Vice President, Media Engineering “Media Engineering is critical to our streaming platforms. We help bring Disney’s great storytelling to all of our users around the world. At our scale, we couldn’t accomplish what we do with off the shelf systems, so we’ve made deep investments in encoding…
Read MoreMeet Akilah, Race & Culture Reporter for ABC Owned Television Stations
The National Association of Black Journalists (NABJ) 2024 conference is here! We sat down with Akilah, Race & Culture Reporter for ABC Owned Television Stations (ABC OTVS) to hear her career journey and her personal connection to NABJ. Tell us about your career journey with ABC OTV. How did you get your start? “I accepted…
Read MoreA World of Opportunities Through Disney Auditions: Meet Fabien
In a tale as old as time, what was initially thought of as a summer job has grown into a career spanning two decades and three international Disney destinations. Meet Fabien Grandrie, currently a performer at Shanghai Disney Resort, but who began his career in his home country of France performing at Disneyland Paris. “I…
Read MoreMeet Two Brothers Sharing the Stage as Vocalists at Disneyland Paris
It…is…time…to meet two exceptional performers at Disneyland Paris! Before Alexandre Carter and Jean-Yves Amusan were sharing the stage as vocalists in The Lion King: Rhythms of the Pride Lands, they were brothers growing up and honing their talents singing in their family’s gospel group. “It was through a friend who was already working on The…
Read MoreThe Cosmetology Behind Disney’s Iconic Looks
At the heart of Disney’s magical experiences are countless dedicated cast members who bring stories to life in ways that leave lasting impressions. Among these are the talented cosmetologists who work behind the scenes, ensuring down to each detail that the final look is amazing. These professionals are responsible for the stunning hairstyles and flawless…
Read MoreESPN NEXT alumni spotlight: Michael, associate producer
When it comes to sports storytelling and media, there’s no better place than ESPN. Michael was completing his degree at the University of Connecticut and seeking the first step of his career when he discovered the ESPN NEXT program. He was immediately compelled to apply because of the possibility to work for the number-one sports…
Read MorePart 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…
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