Walt Disney Parks & Resorts Careers – Lake Buena Vista, FL
Internship
Company Overview:
Since its opening in 1971, the Walt Disney World Resort near Orlando, FL has grown to feature four theme parks – the Magic Kingdom ® Park, Epcot ®, Disney’s Hollywood Studios ®, and Disney’s Animal Kingdom ® Theme Park. In addition, more than 20 themed resort hotels, two water parks, and the Downtown Disney® Area, a daytime and nighttime entertainment complex, are part of the Walt Disney World Resort.
Department Overview:
Disney Destinations is comprised of five renowned resort locations around the world including Disneyland ® Resort in California and Walt Disney World ® Resort in Florida, and also encompasses the world-class Disney Cruise Line ®, eight Disney Vacation Club® resorts and Adventures by Disney ® (immersive Disney-guided travel around the world).
This position is part of the Disney Destinations Public Relations team. Supporting the Alliance Marketing organization, Disney Destinations PR drives Disney messages through a broad range of domestic and international consumer media including digital and social media. The team’s PR efforts primarily support the Walt Disney World Resort business and are business-to-consumer focused, with emphasis on consumer and social media (e.g. news, travel, lifestyle, entertainment/celebrity, bloggers) in all formats (e.g. newspapers, magazines, online, digital, social, broadcast).
Responsibilities
Support domestic and international PR and Social Media efforts targeted to markets served by Disney Destinations PR, including general domestic, US Hispanic and Latin America. Professional Interns support the PR team’s core business, which includes managing relationships with consumer media, servicing on-property visits, participation in media FAMs and press events, Alliance Marketing support and internal communications.
Specific responsibilities include:
Assist PR and Social Media Managers with projects, both in the office and in the field, including, but not limited to:
Coordinating media visits and assist with hosting media on an as-needed basis
Provide general administrative support, i.e. correspondence and phone coverage
Assist in writing press releases and listings, captioning photos
Create and maintain media-coverage summary reports
Insure databases for media information, projects and other related information are current
Assist with special projects as needed
Basic Qualifications
These are the minimum qualifications you need to be considered for this position:
Currently enrolled in, or graduated within 6 months of the start date of this internship, in an accredited U.S. college/university as a junior or higher, earning a degree majoring in Journalism, Public Relations, Marketing or similar major
Demonstrated computer proficiency within a Windows or Mac environment
Demonstrated strong written and verbal communication skills
Demonstrated strong partnering skills
Must have a car and valid driver’s license and insurance
If selected for an interview with the hiring leader, you will need to bring a portfolio showcasing your writing with you to the interview.
Preferred Qualifications
Prior Participation in the Disney College Program
Previous internship experience in Journalism, Public Relations or Marketing
Previous reporting/writing experience with a student or professional publication
Familiarity with Associated Press writing styles
Proven self starter and with the ability to balance multiple priorities
Working knowledge of the Walt Disney World Resort
Verbal and written proficiency in Spanish
Additional Information
Internship Eligibility:
Must be enrolled in a U.S. college/university taking at least one class in the semester/quarter (spring/fall) prior to participation in the internship program OR must have graduated from a U.S. college/university within 6 months of the start date of the internship for which you are applying for OR currently participating in a Disney College Program or Disney Professional Internship
Must be at least 18 years of age
Must not have completed one year of continual employment on a Disney internship or program. Note: Once you have completed one consecutive year of employment on a Disney internship or program, there must be a minimum 6 month gap before the start of a new internship or program
Must possess unrestricted work authorization
Must provide full work availability
Must provide own transportation to/from work
Current Active Disney cast members must meet Professional Internship transfer guidelines (for Walt Disney World cast members this is no more than four points and one reprimand in the last six months; for Disneyland cast members this is six months of consecutive service and a performance record clear of any disciplinary issues (warnings, suspensions, etc.) for at least six months)
Program Length:
The approximate dates of this internship are January 2014 through June 2014. Interns must be fully available for the duration of the internship.
Housing:
A limited amount of company-sponsored housing is available on a first-come, first-serve basis.
Application Deadline:
The deadline to apply for this internship is October 2, 2013.
Attention International Students:
If you are currently studying in the United States on an F-1 or J-1 Visa and do not have a Social Security number, please contact our office at 407-828-1736 PRIOR to applying.
Recommendation – Print This Role Description:
Strong candidates may be invited to complete a phone interview. We strongly encourage applicants to print a copy of this role description so they can refer to it in the event they are selected for a phone interview. Note that this role description will not be accessible once the posting is closed on October 2, 2013.
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