Job Description

Strategy and Business Development MBA Internship - Summer 2021

Apply NowApply Later Job ID 772728BR Location Los Angeles, California, United States Business Direct-to-Consumer and International Date posted Jan. 26, 2021

Job Summary:

The Walt Disney Companys Disney Media & Entertainment Distribution (DMED) is a global business segment that brings together the Companys best-in-class product, technology, and commercialization teams.

DMED is responsible for the monetization of Disneys content around the world. This entails P&L management and operation of the Companys portfolio of streaming services including Disney+, Hulu, ESPN+, and the upcoming international general entertainment offering, Star; its U.S. linear television channels and the ABC-owned stations; theatrical film distribution; content licensing and distribution; and global advertising sales.

Using a wealth of consumer insights from across The Walt Disney Company, DMED makes content investment and distribution decisions to maximize audience engagement and commercial impact across platforms, collaborating with creative leaders in Disneys Studios, General Entertainment, and Sports organizations.

DMED Strategy and Business Development is a team of professionals with backgrounds in consulting, investment banking, private equity, media & entertainment, and technology who serve as in-house advisers to the DMED segments executive leadership. Examples of work the group has led recently include:

* Developing long-term financial plans and international expansion plans for Disneys suite of direct-to-consumer services (Disney+, Hulu, ESPN+, and the upcoming international general entertainment offering, Star)
* Defining content investment strategies across media distribution outlets including theatrical, linear networks, and direct-to-consumer
* Modeling the release of theatrical films through alternative windows and distribution outlets
* Assessing potential partnerships for our direct-to-consumer services
* Creating materials for Board of Directors meetings and Investor Day presentations to share the segments strategy with the Board and the investor community

Responsibilities:

You will

* Work within our team to support the segments strategic plans, conducting analyses and creating strategic frameworks alongside our full time analysts and associates
* Have the opportunity hone your quantitative and qualitative problem solving skills while building a rich base of knowledge at the intersection of media & entertainment and technology from a principal perspective
* Gain exposure to the executive decision-making process at Disney and have the opportunity to influence the strategic direction of one of Americas most successful corporations

Disney Strategy alumni have risen to senior executive positions within the company and also have an excellent track record of placement at leading investment management, media & entertainment, and technology firms.
Basic Qualifications:

* Excellent record of academic and professional achievement currently enrolled in a top MBA program
* Demonstrated analytical, leadership, and interpersonal skills
* A team-oriented and collaborative attitude
* A passion for business, media & entertainment, and technology

Required Education

* Currently enrolled in an MBA program; on track to graduate by summer 2022 OR must have graduated from an MBA program within 18 months

Additional Information:

* Must be at least 18 years of age
* Must not have completed one year of continual employment on a Disney internship or program concurrent to this internship
* Must possess unrestricted work authorization

Work Environment

* This internship is a remote internship. The internship requires a working, reliable internet connection as well as a quiet, dedicated work space.
* The approximate dates of this internship are May/June 2021 through August 2021
* Candidate must be available to work full time hours on Pacific Standard Time for the duration of the internship

About Direct-to-Consumer and International:

Comprised of Disneys international media businesses and the Companys various streaming services, the Direct-to-Consumer and International segment aligns technology, content and distribution platforms to expand the Companys global footprint and deliver world-class, personalized entertainment experiences to consumers around the world. This segment is responsible for The Walt Disney Companys direct-to-consumer businesses globally, including the ESPN+ sports streaming service, programmed in partnership with ESPN; Disney+, the dedicated streaming home for entertainment from Disney, Pixar, Marvel, Star Wars, National Geographic; and the Companys ownership stake in Hulu. As part of the Direct-to-Consumer and International segment, Disney Streaming Services, developer of the ESPN+ and Disney +, oversees all consumer-facing digital technology and products across the Company.

About The Walt Disney Company:

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. From humble beginnings as a cartoon studio in the 1920s to its preeminent name in the entertainment industry today, Disney proudly continues its legacy of creating world-class stories and experiences for every member of the family. Disneys stories, characters and experiences reach consumers and guests from every corner of the globe. With operations in more than 40 countries, our employees and cast members work together to create entertainment experiences that are both universally and locally cherished.

This position is with American Broadcasting Companies, Inc., which is part of a business segment we call Direct-to-Consumer and International.

American Broadcasting Companies, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, protected veteran status or any other basis prohibited by federal, state or local law. Disney fosters a business culture where ideas and decisions from all people help us grow, innovate, create the best stories and be relevant in a rapidly changing world.

We will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories consistent with applicable law.

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