| Job Description | Imagine a career with an organization that brings smiles to millions every day. Imagine working with people whose passion for what they do is simply indescribable. We are The Walt Disney Company, live with a rich legacy of innovation, entertainment, and lifelong memories. With our vast array of both businesses and professionals, you’ll have the opportunity to join a team that’s beloved around the world, and to find out how it feels to love what you do. We invite you to discover for yourself why a career with Disney is the opportunity you‘ve been looking for. The Disney / ABC Television Group is one of today's premier media entertainment companies, combining high-quality content with strategic use of technology to deliver compelling news and entertainment viewing experiences to hundreds of millions of people around the world. Our employees are leading, creating, and innovating, making bold moves in unexpected directions that redefine not just what a media company does, but what it can do. At the Disney / ABC Television Group, you can be part of media's evolution, helping us create what's next. ABC continues to develop strategic partnerships in such emerging technology sectors as wireless, e-commerce, broadband and video-on-demand, delivering a broad range of content directly to fans, creating new revenue and marketing opportunities and furthering the relationship with its audience. In addition to making episodes available on ABC.com and Hulu, the network launched the critically acclaimed ABC Player iPad app, which provides users with easy access to episodes. Episodes from hit ABC series are also available for purchase through Apple’s iTunes Store and Xbox Live. For a summary of our different business areas visit www.disneyabctv.com |
| Responsibilities | This intern will assist with content strategy across all three kids’ networks. The selected candidate will work closely with Managers and Directors on the Digital Media team to develop content strategies for network priorities. Focus will be on developing and producing game and activity content for our premiere “Watch” apps. The ideal candidate will be a critical thinker and self starter, able to juggle multiple requests with a high attention to detail. The candidate will also be able to work in a fast-paced team environment and adapt, creatively, based upon input and direction given from leaders. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to: •Work with digital team to brainstorm new digital strategies which drive engagement for network shows •Write proposals for third parties to develop games and activities •Give feedback, direction and insight on games and activities currently in development or production. |
| Basic Qualifications | •All students must be eligible to work in the US •All students must be at least 18 years old •You must currently be enrolled in an accredited college or university and taking at least one class – OR – be a recent graduate of an accredited college or university within the last six (6) months - OR - be currently participating in the Disney College Program, Disney Culinary Program or Disney Professional Internship Program in order to qualify for this internship. •All students must be available to a minimum of 2 full work days (8 hours/day), and one partial day (4 hours) for a total of 20 hours/week •All students must provide their own housing and transportation for the duration of the internship •All candidates must possess a working knowledge of the Digital business, including insights for consumer needs and trends •All students must have a strong proficiency with Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint |
| Preferred Qualifications | •MBA Students in their 2nd year •Ability to provide 5 full days (8 hours/day) •Cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher •Previous experience within a Digital environment •Previous experience within a Marketing/Strategy environment •Basic Understanding of Digital Platforms and Technology •Knowledge of casual gaming and games for mobile apps |
| Job Posting Industries | Television |
| Additional Information | Compensation: Intern positions are paid employment opportunities. This position is with: ABC Cable Networks Group. Application Procedures: Submit a resume online. A cover letter is not required, but preferred. The cover letter should contain your professional areas of interest, experience and how you would benefit from an internship with The Disney ABC Television Group. The deadline to apply for this internship is July 18, 2014 We are an Equal Opportunity Employer – Female/Minority/Veteran/Disability |
| Internship Program Type | Professional Internship |
| Primary Location-City | Burbank |
| Primary Location-State | CA |
| Primary Location-Country | US |
| Auto req ID | 193614BR |
| Job Posting Title | MBA Intern, Digital Media Content Strategy, Fall 2014 |
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