Disney Parks International Franchise and Marketing Intern, Spring 2025

About the Role & Program

Disney Parks International (DPI) is the organization that oversees Disney’s international theme parks and resorts in Hong Kong, Shanghai, Tokyo and Paris. In addition to these four Disney theme parks, DPI is also responsible for the unit that develops experiences around the world leveraging popular franchises and IPs from 20th Century Studios and National Geographic.

What You Will Do

As an intern with the DPI organization, your journey will be filled with opportunities to learn and grow, all while contributing to our dynamic organization!

A day on the job may include:

• Compile written reports consolidating the consumer insight data collected from sites, DX segment, or corporate management teams relating to the franchise affinity and performances for each franchise within DPI’s remit (including Duffy and Friends, Avatar, National Geographic, etc.)
• Partner with site teams to develop and maintain a monthly newsletter focused on the latest offerings for each of the DPI’s franchises  
• Brainstorm and articulate new business ideas that would support the growth and success of DPI’s franchises 
• Build compelling and impactful presentations in support of DPI’s franchise strategy growth
• Project management including calendar coordination, meeting facilitation and follow up of activities
• Use team collaboration tools (MS Teams) to drive effective record-keeping, communication, and efficiency
• Provide support on ad hoc assignments

Required Qualifications & Skills

• Proven ability in discreet handling of confidential information
• Experienced in project management with strong organizational skills and attention to detail
• Adept at working in a fast-paced environment, leading multiple priorities at once, and managing time well
• Strong interpersonal, communication, and presentation skills
• Resourceful, innovative, and adaptable to change
• Possesses a positive spirit, diligence, and a desire to learn

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working with international teams
• Mindfulness of diverse cultures and the ability to work respectfully in multi-cultural settings
• Written proficiency in one or more of the following languages: English, Japanese, Cantonese, Mandarin

Education

• Be enrolled in an accredited 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 college/university within 6 months OR currently participating in a Disney College Program or Disney Professional Internship
  • Undergraduate students going into their junior or senior year in (or recently graduated within the past six months) pursuing a Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Business, Communications or other related field

Eligibility Requirements & Program Information

Candidates for this opportunity MUST meet all of the below requirements: 

• Be at least 18 years of age
• Have not completed one year of continual employment on a Disney internship or program
• Possess unrestricted work authorization

Additional Information

• Able to have a consistent, reliable work schedule throughout the internship
• This internship is a hybrid position and requires a working, reliable internet connection as well as a quiet, dedicated workspace
• The approximate dates of this internship are January 2025 through June 2025
• Fully available from Monday - Friday, 9 AM - 6 PM Pacific Time Zone for the duration of the internship, 40 hours each week
• Able to provide own housing for the duration internship program in the Glendale, CA area
• Able to provide/have reliable transportation to/from work

The pay rate for this role in California is $22.00 per hour. Select benefits may be provided as part of the compensation package, such as medical, financial, and/or other benefits, dependent on the level and position offered. To learn more about our benefits visit: https://jobs.disneycareers.com/benefits.