Job Description

ABC News Digital Audience Insights Internship - Summer 2021

Apply NowApply Later Job ID 769021BR Location New York, New York, United States Business Direct-to-Consumer and International Date posted Feb. 10, 2021

Job Summary:

The Walt Disney Companys Disneys Media & Entertainment Distribution (DMED) is a global business segment for The Walt Disney Company (TWDC) with the mission of providing consumers around the world access to the content they want most, on the latest platforms, at a time of rapidly-evolving consumer habits. Combining the Companys direct-to-consumer streaming services ESPN+, Disney+ and Hulu -- and third party distribution parties, alongside Disneys international media businesses, DMED aligns cutting-edge technology with world-class content and beloved brands to expand the Companys global footprint and deliver highly-personalized entertainment experiences to diverse consumers around the world.

ABC News, the award-winning global source of straightforward news, seeks a talented digital intern who will help to discover new audiences and deepen engagement amongst existing ABC News audiences. Our ideal candidate will balance powerful analytic skills with an entrepreneurial spirit that will continually help define success for the news organization.

Responsibilities:

You will

* Present analytic insights across key areas of focus for ABC News Brands, including but not limited to: Mobile video insights, E-commerce audience trends, and future streaming platform opportunities

Basic Qualifications:

What you bring to the role

* Self-Starter, Inquisitive, Motivator
* Collaborator: will work with Primary Research, Product, Strategy, and Content teams
* Strong technical background (knowledge of data management platforms and digital platforms)
* Familiarity with consumer digital consumption trends
* Experience in Media & Entertainment, Marketing, and/or Applied Data Analytics
* Passionate about media and television; understand the impact
* Comprehend the intersection of media and technology and how it fits into the big picture

Required Education

* Currently enrolled or must have graduated within the past 18 months from an accredited college/university, earning a degree in Business, Media/Entertainment, TV/Film, Management, Marketing, Applied Data Analytics, or related

Preferred Education

* MBA candidates or recent MBA graduates

Additional Information:

Additional Information

* At the time of application, must 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 18 months OR currently participating in a 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, 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 in Eastern 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 Walt Disney Direct-to-Consumer & International, which is part of a business segment we call Direct-to-Consumer and International.

Walt Disney Direct-to-Consumer & International 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.

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