Internship in the USA for Programmers at Walt Disney

Walt Disney is offering an ABC Entertainment Current Programming Internship. This internship provides a first-hand look at how the Current Programming department guides all current scripted series from the time the show is picked up through the entire run of the series. The Current department works closely with the writers and producers, as well as the studios that produce them, on the creative of each show.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Reading story areas/outlines/drafts, watching cuts in order to write (and revise as needed) coverage/summaries for weekly Current Report.
• Supporting Current Assistants, Coordinator and Manager with desk and phone coverage.
• Helping to create and maintain upkeep of departmental documents.
• Helping Current Assistants, Coordinator and Manager to create and maintain Executive-specific grids for tracking talent (writers, directors), which may include research on entertainment databases.
• Ad-hoc projects as requested by Current Executives, Coordinator and Assistants.

• Basic Qualifications:
• Currently 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 at time of application, or be currently participating in the Disney College Program, Disney Culinary Program or Disney Professional Internship Program.
• At least 18 years of age.
• Unrestricted work authorization.
• Candidates must have the ability to provide their own relocation, housing, and transportation. Position is located in Burbank, CA.
• Proven skills utilizing MS Office Suite: Outlook, Excel, Word, PowerPoint.
• A strong interest in scripted television specifically, and hunger to learn about network television in particular.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Must be responsible, dependable, and organized with excellent communication/writing skills.
• Must be able to listen and take direction well, as well as be able to follow through independently with multiple projects once assigned.
• Must be able to multitask and prioritize assignments by importance and deadline.
• Preferred Qualifications:
• Junior or Senior-level standing college student, Graduate student, or a recent graduate.
• Previous internship or work experience within a related field, especially in a remote environment.
• Experience in covering phone lines and scheduling for executives and/or senior leadership.
• Knowledge of current series on ABC and other networks.

About Walt Disney:-

The Walt Disney Company, together with its subsidiaries and affiliates, is a leading diversified international family entertainment and media enterprise with the following business segments: media networks, parks and resorts, studio entertainment, consumer products and interactive media. Disney’s stories, characters and experiences reach consumers and guests from every corner of the globe. With operations in more than 40 countries, its employees and cast members work together to create entertainment experiences that are both universally and locally cherished.

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