Posts Tagged ‘HBCU’
Making a social impact: Meet Payton, ESPN and HBCU in LA intern
Payton, an intern with the ESPN social content team and HBCU in LA, seized the summer by gaining on-the-job experience while working for the worldwide leader in sports. HBCU in LA, the signature initiative of the Entertainment Industry College Outreach Program (EICOP), provides access to internships and housing in Los Angeles, New York City, and…
Read MoreHBCU Alumni Spotlight Ryan, Manager of Advertising and Media
Ryan is a Manager of Advertising and Media here at The Walt Disney Company. Ryan is a proud Hampton University Pirate who majored in Strategic Communications at the Scripps Howards School of Journalism and Communications. Here’s a peek into how she’s creating magic as an HBCU alumni and Disney employee! Tell us about your role!…
Read MoreHBCU Alumni Spotlight on Maya, Production Assistant at ESPN
Maya is a Production Assistant with ESPN+ Originals through the ESPN Next program. She is a proud Howard University alumna and during her tenure studied broadcast journalism at The Cathy Hughes School of Communications. Learn more about how attending an HBCU shaped her for success at Disney! Tell us about your role! I am a…
Read MoreBringing Hollywood Magic to HBCU in LA, Disney Style
At Disney, we want all youth to have access to rewarding opportunities in our industries. Through the Disney Future Storytellers initiative, we are empowering the next generation of storytellers and innovators and helping today’s youth dream about their future, build their talents and skills, and become who they imagine they can be. As part of…
Read MoreHBCU Alumni Spotlight: Jonathan, Product Integration Manager
Meet Jonathan—a three-time graduate of Florida A&M University, member of Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc., and Product Integration Manager at Disney Parks, Experiences and Products. Attending an HBCU prepared Jonathan to make an impact at The Walt Disney Company—read more about how Jonathan is making magic for all guests visiting the Walt Disney World® Resort!…
Read MoreHBCU Spotlight: Chloe, Disney College Program HBCU Cohort participant
Have you ever wondered what it would be like to arrive at a place and instantly know you belong? What about helping others arrive to that place and have the same experience you did? For Chloe, a former participant of the Disney College Program HBCU Cohort powered by Disney on the Yard, both are things…
Read MoreProfessional Intern Spotlight: Damien Jenkins – Talent Acquisition Marketing Account Management Intern
Meet Damien, a professional intern with Talent Acquisition Marketing supporting account management. In this role, Damien assists with marketing initiatives to support recruitment efforts for brands we know and love such as ESPN, Disney Studios, and even Disney Programs. As a recent college graduate, Damien brings different perspectives and ideas to the team he supports,…
Read MoreProfessional intern spotlight: Kordrick Gibbons, Walt Disney Imagineering architecture professional intern
Kordrick is a recent graduate of Hampton University who has found himself living out the highest of his goals: to work for Walt Disney Imagineering! Beyond goals and projects within the architecture field, Kordrick hopes to aid those coming behind him in achieving their goals, too. What is your role, specific title, and how would…
Read MoreTruly undefeated: Sports journalist Bill Rhoden and his work to inspire the next generation
For Bill Rhoden, accomplished sports journalist and author, it all started when he was just eight years old. “I can’t remember where my interest in sports begins and ends. My earliest memory is just racing against my father, who was a track star in college and played football, always wondering at what point I would…
Read MoreAttending 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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